Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Cadence Design Systems•San Jose, CA

2d•$150,500 - $279,500

About The Position

Cadence is seeking an Indirect Tax Senior Manager to serve as a senior individual contributor and subject-matter expert on 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. This hands-on role combines deep technical indirect tax knowledge with expertise in tax engines, ERP integration, data, and compliance. The role works with the indirect tax assistant manager and partners closely with Finance, IT, Legal, Billing, and Sales Operations, while advising Tax leadership on key issues. Its primary focus is North American indirect taxes in the United States and Canada; global indirect tax matters may be included 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 independently own complex projects and work with cross-functional partners.
Strong analytical skills and comfort working 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 with managing state audits.

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end sales and use tax compliance across U.S. jurisdictions, including registrations, returns, payments, audits, and exemption certificate management, working with internal teams and outside providers.
Manage applicable indirect tax compliance, including routine compliance, gross receipts tax, property tax, business licenses and registrations, and other indirect tax obligations.
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 requirements, assist with testing, and coordinate technology rollouts with IT and Finance Systems.
Identify and deliver automation, analytics, and data-quality improvements to reduce manual work and strengthen controls.
Reconcile 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, and 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.