US Indirect Tax Manager

Acrisure; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure is seeking a US Indirect Tax Manager to join our Chicago team. You will lead the corporate tax function, focusing on domestic indirect tax compliance and process improvement, while collaborating with the VP of Tax on strategy and governance.

You will drive tax planning, enhance controls, and oversee data for sales and use, property, gross receipts, and excise taxes across states. This role includes mentoring junior members and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates time management and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute US indirect tax strategies to minimize sales and use tax exposure while maximizing refund opportunities.
• Lead multistate sales and use tax refund studies and manage refund claim filings.
• Manage indirect state tax compliance including tax calculations and data gathering.
• Advise leadership on indirect tax impacts of new products and initiatives.
• Lead ERP-related indirect tax workstreams and system integrations.
• Drive automation to improve tax compliance and data quality.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Self-motivated

Time management

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Independent worker

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Avalara

Job description

A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.

In the last twelve years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Acrisure was built on entrepreneurial spirit. Prioritizing leadership, accountability, and collaboration, we equip our teams to work at the highest levels possible.

Job Summary:

Acrisure is seeking a US Indirect Tax Manager to join our growing team in Chicago. The role will be pivotal in the corporate tax function, primarily engaging in the Company’s domestic indirect tax compliance and process development. You will also be working with the Vice President – Tax to develop tax strategy, create governance, and execute process improvements in the indirect tax function.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute US indirect tax strategies to minimize sales and use tax exposure while maximizing refund and overpayment recovery opportunities.
• Lead multistate sales and use tax refund studies, identify tax recovery opportunities, and manage refund claim filings through resolution.
• Manage all indirect state tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing supporting tax calculations and gathering relevant data for sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts and excise tax
• Advise business leaders on the indirect tax impacts of new products, services acquisitions and operational initiatives.
• Lead the indirect tax workstream for ERP implementations, upgrades, system integrations and business transformation initiatives.
• Drive automation initiatives that improve tax compliance, reduce manual processes, and enhance tax data quality across source systems.
• Maintain and improve tax calendar and ensure timely completion of US state indirect tax filings
• Develop and implement indirect tax best practice processes and meet internal control requirements, including exemption certificate process and applicable registrations
• Provide advice, direction and support to resolve indirect tax and property tax issues
• Responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory tax law developments and analyze/interpret changes to tax laws and its impact to the applicable tax returns and Company
• Create payment procedures and account reconciliations for various US indirect taxes and accounts
• Identify, develop, and implement US indirect state tax planning opportunities
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements that promote efficiency and accuracy
• Support research and resolution of various state indirect tax audits and notices
• Communicate and develop relationship with business and finance personnel as well as outside consultants and financial statement auditors
• Lead and mentor tax team member(s), including providing guidance and support to ensure ongoing development

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional, organized, and strong communicator.
• Self-motivated and driven.
• Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, work independently, and use discretion surrounding sensitive information.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex tax matters to non-tax professionals.
• Self-starter with a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Must have a strong commitment to excellence, be a team player, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Ability to challenge the status quo and build processes and implement improvements

Education and Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive U.S. tax compliance experience, ideally from a mix of Big 4/public accounting and in-house corporate tax roles.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, and gross receipt tax.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes.
• Experience with Avalara software preferred