Indirect Tax Analyst

Christie's•New York, NY

2d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Christie’s is seeking a highly motivated US Indirect Tax Analyst to join its growing Tax function within Group Finance. The role partners with business leaders and teams across finance, legal, operations, logistics, procurement, and treasury to manage tax risk, support commercial objectives, and improve operational processes. It offers broad exposure to U.S. indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, business licensing, audit management, tax technology, commercial rent tax, and tax automation initiatives. The analyst supports tax filings, audits, research, transaction analysis, and potential tax recoveries in a complex international business environment. The role also involves developing an understanding of tax and commercial considerations related to the international movement and sale of works of art and other high-value objects. The successful candidate brings strong analytical and technical skills, attention to detail, and an interest in using technology, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to improve tax compliance and reporting.

Requirements

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and drive projects while collaborating effectively across teams.
Curiosity and willingness to continually learn about technologies, tax rules, and business processes.
Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.
Solution-oriented mindset focused on process improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review U.S. sales and use tax returns, supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and related filings.
Assist with use tax accruals, exemption certificate management, business registrations, and other indirect tax compliance obligations.
Perform data validation and reconciliation procedures to support accurate and complete tax filings.
Support month-end tax reporting and account reconciliations.
Manage tax notices and information requests from state and local tax authorities.
Support sales and use tax audits by gathering documentation, analyzing transactions, and preparing audit responses.
Assist with refund claims, nexus reviews, and other tax controversy matters.
Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks through proactive review of transactions and processes.
Research indirect tax issues and legislative developments affecting Christie’s operations.
Prepare technical memoranda, summaries, and recommendations for tax management and business stakeholders.
Assist internal departments with taxability determinations, exemption requirements, and operational tax questions.
Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and trends affecting indirect tax compliance.
Support indirect tax technology initiatives, including ERP integrations, tax engine optimization, and automation projects.
Use data analytics to identify filing variances, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
Use AI and emerging technologies to improve data gathering, audit support, compliance workflows, and tax research.
Collaborate with Finance, IT, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Operations to streamline tax processes and strengthen internal controls.
Help develop scalable and sustainable tax compliance procedures.
Support strategic tax initiatives, process transformation, and special projects.
Participate in cross-functional projects involving new business activities, system implementations, and operational changes.