Global Indirect Tax Manager

Fireworks•San Mateo, CA

3d•$170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Fireworks is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Manager to own the organization’s indirect tax function. The role covers indirect tax compliance, reporting, planning, audits, and risk management, and serves as a key advisor to Finance, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and other business stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise and judgment, translating complex tax requirements into practical business solutions while providing strategic direction and oversight of day-to-day compliance and execution. The manager will advise on indirect tax implications of business initiatives, lead interactions with tax authorities, strengthen the tax control framework, and work with cross-functional teams on tax systems and process improvements. Success will be measured by compliance accuracy and timeliness, effective risk and audit management, the quality of business advice, process and technology improvements, and the development of a scalable indirect tax function that supports organizational growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive tax experience, including significant indirect taxation experience.
Strong technical knowledge of sales and use tax and/or VAT/GST.
Experience managing indirect tax compliance, audits, research, and advisory matters.
Strong understanding of accounting processes, financial systems, and internal controls.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project-management, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CA, JD, LLM, or another relevant professional qualification.
Experience with additional indirect taxes.
Experience in a Big Four/public accounting firm, multinational organization, or complex corporate tax environment.
Experience with ERP and indirect tax technology platforms such as NetSuite, Anrok, Vertex, or similar systems.
Strategic thinking and understanding of how tax considerations affect broader business decisions.
Hands-on leadership and comfort moving between technical analysis and operational execution.
Strong attention to detail combined with a commercial and risk-based perspective.
Ability to simplify complex tax concepts and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
Comfort operating in an evolving environment and building scalable tax processes.
Commitment to developing people, improving processes, and strengthening controls.

Responsibilities

Manage indirect tax compliance activities, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, excise taxes, and other applicable transaction-based taxes.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of indirect tax returns and related payments.
Maintain controls, documentation, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers for indirect tax accounts.
Monitor filing obligations, registrations, nexus requirements, and changes in the organization’s tax footprint.
Manage third-party service providers supporting indirect tax compliance and reporting.
Advise business partners on the indirect tax implications of new products, services, customer arrangements, geographic expansion, supply-chain changes, and other strategic initiatives.
Research and interpret indirect tax legislation, regulations, and administrative guidance.
Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency, reduce risk, and recover overpaid taxes where appropriate.
Partner with Legal and Finance on contracts and commercial arrangements to ensure appropriate indirect tax treatment.
Lead indirect tax audits, examinations, inquiries, and correspondence with tax authorities.
Develop audit strategies and coordinate responses, documentation, and negotiations with relevant authorities.
Identify indirect tax exposures and implement remediation plans.
Maintain and enhance the indirect tax control framework and governance over key tax processes.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, IT, and Operations to ensure appropriate indirect tax configuration in ERP, billing, procurement, and tax determination systems.
Drive automation and process improvements to improve the accuracy, scalability, and efficiency of indirect tax processes.
Support system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and business transformation initiatives from an indirect tax perspective.
Improve the use of data and analytics for compliance, reconciliations, audit defense, and tax risk management.