Overview
This role manages ongoing tax compliance, reporting, and planning for a diversified, multi-entity holding company structure. Responsibilities cover both income tax and indirect tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and risk management while supporting day-to-day business operations.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a complex, multi-entity environment with both domestic and international activity.
Responsibilities
Direct Tax (Income, Franchise, Withholding)
- Manage federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance for all U.S. entities, including:
- Estimated tax payments
- Extensions and returns
- Apportionment and nexus analysis
- Support income tax provision calculations (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax analysis
- Partner with Accounting on tax-related journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures
- Coordinate with external auditors to provide required schedules, explanations, and reconciliations
- Support tax planning initiatives focused on compliance, cash flow, and effective tax rate management
Indirect Tax (Sales, Use, VAT, GST)
- Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple states and local jurisdictions
- Manage VAT/GST compliance for international operations, as applicable
- Maintain nexus determinations and taxability matrices by product, service, and jurisdiction
- Partner with Operations and IT to ensure accurate tax calculation in billing, ERP, and e-commerce systems
- Manage indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, coordinating with external advisors as needed
Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
- Prepare (internally and/or with third-party support), review, and file timely and accurate federal, state, and local tax returns, including:
- Income
- Franchise
- Sales & use
- Excise
- Property
- Payroll
- Coordinate with controllers and finance teams to gather and validate tax data
- Oversee estimated tax payments and extensions to support proper cash planning
- Maintain a compliance calendar to track all filing deadlines and obligations
- Manage interactions with tax authorities, including audits and notices, to resolve matters effectively and minimize exposure
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Maintain and enhance tax calendars, workpapers, and compliance checklists
- Document tax positions, assumptions, and internal procedures
- Drive continuous improvement in tax processes to support scalability and accuracy
- Evaluate and support automation and system improvements related to tax calculation and reporting
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 6–10+ years of progressive tax experience (public accounting and/or industry)
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax
- Solid experience with sales and use tax compliance
- Experience working with multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Avalara and ERP systems
- Experience with VAT/GST and international tax compliance
Compensation & Benefits
Not specified.
Location
Remote-US