Indirect Tax Manager

About the position

We are hiring an Indirect Tax Manager for our dynamic team! This role will be supporting various new business initiatives, new country expansions, M&A integrations, as well as other new products and improvements. A successful candidate will be able to build positive relationships within Tax and across the broader company, simultaneously lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, provide tax advice to key stakeholders, and support the business to satisfy eBay's tax obligations!

Responsibilities

• Lead various projects and initiatives of our global businesses, as well as lead new country expansions (including Latin America) and M&A integration projects.
• Collaborate and coordinate with a variety of eBay teams, including product, engineering, legal, accounting, finance, and customer service.
• Deliver timely and accurate indirect tax advice to business units.
• Connect with key stakeholders at all levels on statutory and go-to-market requirements.
• Analyze sophisticated tax issues and provide tax advice on strategic planning initiatives, legislative developments, and other ad hoc matters.
• Assist with M&A due diligence and integration support as needed.
• Review legal contracts and agreements between eBay and various vendors and partners to resolve any indirect tax impacts.
• Handle internal audit initiatives while focusing on taxability improvements and scalable exemption certificate solutions.
• Build playbooks and memos that detail our tax policy, position, and procedures.
• Assist with developing training material to be deployed to key functions within the business.
• Manage external advisors per the needs of the business.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to members of the team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of technical indirect tax experience gained in public accounting and/or e-Commerce industry.
• Proficient in English - other languages, including Spanish or Portuguese, advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Tax, Legal, or Accounting; advanced degree is helpful.
• CMI Certification preferred; CPA a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of sales and use taxes in the United States; knowledge of dealer & motor vehicle taxes a plus.
• Capable of working independently while acting as part of a global tax team.
• Working experience in multinational environments.
• Consistent track record of leading cross-functional projects with multiple dependencies in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven success in ability to explain sophisticated tax issues in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience with the indirect taxation trends of the digital economy.
• Experience interacting directly with US state and local tax authorities.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, get it done attitude.
• Confidence, poise, and diplomacy when interacting with all levels of management and tax authorities.
• Ability to optimally work with various teams across time zones.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in Tax, Legal, or Accounting.
• Experience in the e-Commerce industry.