Overview
The organization is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Tax Manager to oversee transactional tax compliance. This hands-on role will manage multi-jurisdictional tax filings, resolve discrepancies through general ledger reconciliations, and serve as a key point of contact for tax audits. The Tax Manager will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize tax systems and support compliance with evolving sales, use, VAT, and excise tax regulations.
This role reports to the Senior Tax Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns (including Sales & Use, VAT, GST, and gross receipts taxes) to ensure timely and accurate filing.
- Reconcile indirect tax liability accounts during month-end closing, identify variances, and prepare necessary journal entries.
- Gather documentation, pull data transaction reports, and assist in managing state, local, or international tax audits and notices.
- Maintain and update transaction tax software (e.g., Avalara) integrated with the ERP system to ensure accurate tax calculations.
- Oversee the collection, validation, and maintenance of customer tax exemption certificates.
- Research complex indirect tax issues related to new product launches or business expansions and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with service providers; lead role for state filings compliance.
- Provide recommendations to streamline existing processes and procedures.
- Assist with special projects on an as-needed basis.
- Maintain confidentiality of information to protect the organization’s value.
- Build effective relationships across the organization.
Requirements
- Eight to ten years of progressive indirect tax experience in a public accounting firm or a multi-national corporate tax department.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. state and local tax regulations (SALT), nexus rules, and/or international VAT/GST regimes.
- Experience working with ERP accounting packages (NetSuite preferred) and tax compliance engines (Avalara preferred).
- Experience working for a cybersecurity or SaaS company.
- Practical knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Proficiency with MS Excel and Word.
- Strong attention to detail, self-review to yield a low error-rate, organizational skills, and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate for problem resolution with internal finance and other department teams while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $140,000
- Competitive equity package
- Comprehensive benefits plan
Location
Remote-first team support across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC.
Additional Information
- The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws.
- All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment.