Overview
A leading digital automotive platform is seeking a Tax Manager to lead and evolve its indirect tax function. This role requires strong indirect tax experience and operational agility, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. The Tax Manager will oversee all indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, and business licenses.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all domestic indirect tax compliance, including U.S. Sales and Use Tax filings using Avalara for multiple entities.
- Oversee property tax, gross receipts tax, and business license filings.
- Ensure timely and accurate tax filings, payments, and reconciliations.
- Manage indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, coordinating documentation and responses with internal teams and external advisors.
- Monitor and assess nexus exposure, taxability rules, and regulatory developments across jurisdictions to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
- Advise management on tax implications of new business initiatives and acquisitions as applicable.
- Collaborate with outside auditors and advisors, managing audits and ensuring accurate, timely responses.
- Perform month-end tax account reconciliations.
- Support the Tax Director on income tax-related matters as needed.
Requirements
- Experience in public accounting with a mid-tier or larger firm.
- CPA license preferred.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Strong indirect tax background, preferably with experience in technology-based and/or SaaS industries.
- Experience with sales and use tax, property tax, and local/city tax filings.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze, and interpret relevant tax laws for complex matters.
- Superior analytical skills, strong work ethic, and attention to detail.
- Strong project management, written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
- Advanced management and leadership skills, with ability to coach and motivate talent.
- Collaborative and enthusiastic, maintaining high integrity and honesty.
- Familiarity with Avalara and various ERP systems.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $96,000 - $128,000 USD per year.
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental premiums.
- 401(k) plan with company contributions.
- Wellness reimbursement account.
- Learning and development reimbursement opportunities.
- Flexible PTO for exempt employees and generous PTO accrual for non-exempt employees.
- 14 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
- Flexible work arrangements with a combination of remote and in-office work.
Location
- Headquarters located in Santa Monica, California, with regional office locations.
- Flexible work schedule with remote work options, but attendance expected for key collaborative moments.
Equal Opportunity
The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable law.