Director of Indirect Tax

Overview

A leading technology and business services organization is seeking a Senior Director of Indirect Tax to lead its global indirect tax function. This role involves managing compliance, planning, audit management, business support, and strategic tax initiatives across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions, including US sales & use, property, telecommunications tax, VAT, and GST.

This is a remote position based in the United States, with a preference for candidates near Dallas, Texas, but location flexibility is offered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic tax planning and comprehensive sales/use, telecom tax, VAT/GST strategies across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure timely preparation, review, and filing of all relevant telecom and indirect tax returns (e.g., sales/use, excise, gross receipts, telecom-specific taxes, VAT/GST, and fees).
• Manage telecom and indirect tax audits, liaise with tax authorities, and prepare research memos to support the company’s tax positions.
• Monitor and interpret changes in indirect tax legislation and update policies and processes accordingly.
• Optimize tax processes by leveraging technology such as Vertex and ONESOURCE for improved efficiency and accuracy in tax calculations and filings.
• Maintain exemption certificate programs and taxability matrices for services.
• Provide advisory support on tax policies, programs, and practices, including guidance on transactions, product/service taxability, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, sales, and billing teams to ensure accurate tax calculation within billing and ERP systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of telecom and indirect tax professionals, including internal staff and third-party advisors.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and governmental tax agencies.
• Prepare and present reports on indirect tax compliance and strategy to senior leadership and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field; advanced degree (JD, MST, MBA) preferred.
• CPA, JD, or similar tax certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in indirect taxation.
• Experience with telecom taxation in a large or multinational corporation or a highly regulated industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of US federal, state, local, and international telecom tax rules, including excise, gross receipts, 911, telecom surcharges, and PUC regulations.
• Strong technical expertise in tax accounting, compliance, and audit management.
• Advanced experience with tax engines and ERP systems such as Vertex, ONESOURCE, SAP, and PeopleSoft.
• Proven leadership, project management, and communication skills suitable for cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, financing, or international tax optimization.
• Familiarity with supply chain structures for global IT services, SaaS, DaaS, telecom services, hardware resale, and billing system integration.
• Prior telecom industry experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay range for this remote role is $140,501 - $260,188, reflecting minimum and maximum target compensation across all US locations.
• Actual compensation depends on factors including work location, experience, technical skills, and qualifications.
• Eligibility for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
• Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending or health savings accounts; life and AD&D insurance; short and long-term disability coverage; paid time off; employee assistance programs; participation in a 401(k) program with company match; and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.

Location

• Remote within the United States.
• Preference for candidates near Dallas, Texas, but not required.

Note: This role requires compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.