Indirect Tax Manager

Service Experts Heating And Air Conditioning • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Indirect Tax Manager for Service Experts will lead all aspects of indirect tax management, including compliance, planning, and controversy, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, property tax. This role requires significant interaction across the finance organization, as well as with external service providers and tax authorities. The Indirect Tax Manager will work closely with the Tax Director to shape and execute the Company's indirect tax strategy, goals, and objectives as the business grows organically and through strategic initiatives. This role requires a hands-on, proactive leader who can drive process improvements and optimize tax efficiencies across a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting / Tax.
• 3-6 years of work experience in a Big Four or similar public accounting firm, or relevant industry experience, in sales and use tax.
• A proven track record of 2-3 years in leadership roles within Sales & Use Tax.
• Proficiency in tax software systems and tax research tools, including: SAP, Sage, MS Dynamics, Avalara, and CCH.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with property tax, combined/unitary and multi-state tax issues is beneficial.
• Strong leadership abilities to lead & communicate with others.
• A demonstrated team player with flexibility and initiative.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in tax software systems and tax research tools like OneSource and CCH is essential.
• CPA would be considered a plus.
• An accounting background would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations by conducting detailed review of sales and use tax returns prepared by analyst.
• Evaluate company's current compliance processes and provide customized and automated solutions to report sales & use tax obligations.
• Participate in assessing sales and use tax strategies and exposures.
• Develop planning activities.
• Conduct moderate to advanced tax research and analysis on state and local tax laws.
• Analyze and approve tax entries created by return filings, accruals.
• Responsible for conducting true-up analyses and making necessary adjustments.
• Reconcile tax ledger account balances to each legal entity and jurisdiction.
• Maintain internal state and local tax resources and controls, including updating matrices on tax rate changes and methodologies.
• Oversee and successfully manage indirect tax audits conducted by various taxing authorities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external tax advisors.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with incentive opportunities.
• Paid Time Off and Company Holiday Pay.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance programs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
• Life Insurance and disability insurance options.
• Supplemental benefit programs.
• World Class Training opportunities through our Experts University.
• Career Development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree