US Indirect Tax Manager - Lead Compliance & Audits

Zoetis, Inc; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis, Inc. is seeking a state and local tax professional to manage the US indirect tax function from Parsippany, NJ.

You will lead compliance, audits, planning and software implementation (SAP S4, Vertex), mentor a small team, and collaborate with finance, legal and external advisors.

The role requires 7+ years of indirect tax experience, a Masters in Taxation (CPA preferred), and strong communication in a fast-moving pharma environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant indirect tax experience.
• Proficient tax and non-tax software skills a must.
• Experience with SAP S4 and Vertex are a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and project management skills required.
• Experience with handling and negotiating US indirect tax audits.
• Ability to manage and lead teams and people.

Responsibilities

• Interface with leadership and stakeholders to provide effective end-to-end indirect tax processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline indirect tax compliance and manage co-sourced obligations.
• Oversee implementation of sales and use tax software and coordinate with advisors and internal users.
• Oversee audits of sales/use, personal property, and real estate tax.
• Lead processes changes due to mergers, acquisitions, or changes in tax law.
• Communicate changes in sales and use tax laws and update tax systems (ASC 450).
• Work with business units to improve tax systems and resolve disputes.
• Review indirect tax account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with external auditors on year-end inquiries.
• Mentor a team of 1-2 professionals and assist on special projects.

Skills

Indirect tax expertise

Tax planning

Audits

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Masters in Taxation

CPA

JD/Tax

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Vertex

Tax software

Job description

Zoetis, Inc. is seeking a state and local tax professional to manage the US indirect tax function from Parsippany, NJ.

You will lead compliance, audits, planning and software implementation (SAP S4, Vertex), mentor a small team, and collaborate with finance, legal and external advisors.

The role requires 7+ years of indirect tax experience, a Masters in Taxation (CPA preferred), and strong communication in a fast-moving pharma environment.