Indirect Tax Manager - Sales and Use Tax Audits

Overview

This role supports the Indirect Tax Team by designing, implementing, and defending indirect tax strategies, with a focus on domestic non-income tax audits. The Indirect Tax Manager – Sales and Use Tax Audits supports state and local audit activity including sales and use tax, business license tax, gross receipts tax, and other indirect taxes.

The position is based in Irving, Texas. Remote work flexibility may be available.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage state & local tax audits by evaluating information requests and assisting with strategies to defend tax filing positions.
• Represent the employer in communications with tax authorities, under guidance from senior leadership.
• Conduct tax research and analysis and document conclusions in collaboration with senior tax professionals.
• Perform detailed reconciliations and gather, validate, and analyze large volumes of transactional data.
• Prepare and provide thorough audit documentation, including audit-ready documentation, exemption certificates, and transaction details.
• Assist in managing audit resolutions, including settlements, appeals, and protests by compiling and ensuring workpapers support positions with clear citations to statutes, regulations, and audit methodologies.
• Develop well-supported tax positions and technical analyses addressing taxability, exemptions, sourcing, and product or service classification to defend audit transactions and manage indirect tax risk.
• Collaborate with internal and external personnel on audit responsibilities related to mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Prepare and manage indirect tax audit accruals and coordinate with FP&A and accounting teams on related entries.
• Respond to business queries related to non-income tax matters and foster productive relationships across departments.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance audit and compliance functions.
• Summarize audit results, communicate and educate findings to Indirect Tax colleagues, and participate in the design and implementation of compliance improvements.
• Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
• Mentor and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8–10 years of relevant indirect tax experience, including directly leading sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and business license tax audits.
• Experience in a multi-corporate, multi-state environment; distribution or healthcare industry preferred.
• Strong technical background in indirect tax audit techniques and resolution.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Critical Skills

• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax topics to non-tax audiences.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with strong presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to ask insightful questions, identify underlying explanations, and deepen understanding to produce accurate, well-supported conclusions.
• Strong documentation excellence, including clear, well-organized workpapers and technically sound, supportable audit positions.

Additional Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with compliance activities, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and Vertex preferred.
• Familiarity with exemption certificate management systems and tax research tools (CCH, RIA, TTR).

Education

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance or related relevant experience.
• CPA and CMI preferred.
• Graduate degree in Business, Accounting, or Tax a plus.

Physical Requirements

• General office demands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package as part of Total Rewards; base pay range for this position: $108,300 - $180,500.
• Additional compensation (if applicable) may include an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities.
• Benefits details are provided separately by the employer.

Location

• Irving, Texas
• Remote work flexibility may be available.