Tax Senior - Sales, Use and Incentives

Overview

This role supports the organization’s Tax function at the intersection of indirect tax compliance and credits & incentives. You will serve as the lead for sales and use tax compliance, planning, and controversy work, while also identifying and pursuing federal and state credits and incentives tied to investment, innovation, and R&D activity.

You will partner closely with Finance, Legal, and business teams to reduce risk and capture value, and report to the Director, Indirect Tax.

Responsibilities

Sales & Use Tax

• Monitor and advise on indirect tax law changes and their impact on the business
• Identify opportunities for tax optimization, exposure reduction, and refund recovery
• Support remediation, controversies, and corrective filings related to indirect tax
• Support technology transformation and process improvement initiatives for indirect tax
• Support financing lease taxability
• Perform other duties as assigned

Credits & Incentives

• Manage engagements involving sales and use tax exemptions and incentives related to Data Center operations and other state credit programs (e.g., New Markets Tax Credit, Qualified Opportunity Zones, etc.)
• Identify eligible company activities, gather and analyze supporting documentation, and assist in preparing claims and filings
• Prepare and review deliverables including calculations, tax forms, memoranda, executive summaries, and audit response support
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and flag opportunities for new incentives or process improvements

Cross-Functional & Leadership

• Define and execute deliverables, track project status, and maintain reporting on tax initiatives
• Build relationships across Infrastructure, Finance, Legal, and business teams
• Coordinate day-to-day workstreams and provide guidance across various teams
• Research business operations to tailor tax strategies to specific needs
• Communicate potential opportunities and risks clearly to internal stakeholders
• Liaise with external parties including tax advisors and state and local authorities

Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in sales and use tax
• Experience with sales and use tax compliance, planning, or controversy work
• Experience preparing technical analyses, credit calculations, tax forms, memoranda, executive summaries, or audit response materials

Preferred

• Public accounting experience or equivalent
• Experience with state and local credits and incentives programs
• Experience with tax research tools (CCH, Hein, Lexis, or RIA)
• Experience with data center tax incentives
• Licensed CPA (or CPA-eligible)/Licensed attorney/Enrolled Agent

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,800 - $101,000
• Remote role
• Bonus eligibility may be available in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on organization and individual performance
• Equity compensation may be available to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Benefits may include an Employee Assistance Program and flexible time off; specific benefits may vary by local regulations and preferences
• Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education

Location

• Remote