Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Cadence Systems•San Jose, CA

19h

About The Position

Cadence is seeking an Indirect Tax Senior Manager to serve as a senior individual contributor and subject-matter expert for U.S. indirect tax matters. The role contributes to responses to indirect tax legislative updates and to building a scalable, automated compliance model as jurisdictions expand taxation of digital products. It reports to the Indirect Tax Director and has one direct report. The position combines technical indirect tax expertise with knowledge of tax engines, ERP integration, data, and compliance. It partners with Finance, IT, Legal, Billing, and Sales Operations, and advises the Tax leadership team on key issues. The primary focus is North American indirect taxes, particularly the United States and Canada; global indirect tax work may be considered based on relevant experience.

Requirements

At least 6 years of progressive sales and use tax experience in a corporate tax department, public accounting, or a Big 4 or national consulting firm.
Demonstrated experience with tax determination and compliance platforms such as Vertex, Avalara, Sovos, or similar, and ERP or billing systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Salesforce.
Working knowledge of state taxation of software, SaaS, and digital goods, including product taxability analysis and exemption certificate processes.
Ability to own complex projects independently and work with cross-functional partners.
Strong analytical skills and comfort with large data sets, including Excel and reporting or BI tools; ability to translate tax rules into system requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

CMI, CPA, JD, MST, or equivalent advanced credential.
Experience in a software, technology, or SaaS environment.
Experience leading tax technology implementations or ERP migrations.
Familiarity with SOX controls for indirect tax and managing state audits.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end U.S. sales and use tax compliance across jurisdictions, including registrations, returns, payments, audits, and exemption certificate management, working with internal teams and outside providers.
Manage applicable indirect tax compliance, including routine indirect tax, gross receipts tax, property tax, business licenses, and registrations.
Assist management with the tax technology roadmap, including tax engine implementation, ERP and billing integration, product tax code mapping, rate and rule updates, and returns automation.
Apply tax technology requirements, assist with testing, and support coordinated rollout with IT and Finance Systems.
Identify and deliver automation, analytics, and data-quality improvements that reduce manual work and strengthen controls, including reconciliation of sales and use tax liability accounts to the general ledger.
Lead responses to state audits and notices, including information requests, defense positions, and resolution.
Maintain effective controls, documentation, and SOX readiness for indirect tax processes, and support Internal Audit and external auditors.
Advise on taxability, contract structuring, new products, and pricing models.
Communicate tax risks, exposures, and recommendations to Tax and Finance leadership.
Support indirect tax provision, reserves, and exposure analysis, including monthly and quarterly close activities.