Manager, Indirect Tax

Rio Tinto•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

We are looking for a Manager, Indirect tax to lead and support U.S. indirect tax compliance operations for a global mining organization. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, high-impact leader who thrives at the intersection of tax compliance, enterprise systems, and operational execution. Reporting to the US Indirect Tax Manager and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Indirect Tax function, you will: Lead and manage a team of indirect tax professionals responsible for U.S. Sales & Use, Property, Severance, and Excise/Specialty tax compliance Oversee the preparation, review, and sign-off of all U.S. indirect tax returns and payments, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness Govern the indirect tax compliance calendar and drive timely execution across all return types Serve as the primary point of contact for operational tax issues, triaging escalations and driving resolution across Tax, AP, Banking, and IT Own the functional health and defensibility of indirect tax determination in Vertex O Series and SAP, including troubleshooting and system diagnostics Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging tools such as Alteryx (or similar ETL tools), Excel PowerQuery, Power BI, and PowerApps to modernize workflows and reporting Maintain a robust control framework, supporting audits and identifying control gaps tied to ERP and tax engine logic, as well as underlying data sourcing and validation processes Coach, train, and develop the indirect tax team, translating requirements into actionable guidance and promoting knowledge sharing across all tax types

Requirements

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMI, or similar credential preferred, with experience in mining, extractive industries, or other capital-intensive sectors
8+ years of U.S. indirect tax experience, including leadership or review responsibility in a multi-state, multi-entity environment
Direct experience with Sales & Use Tax compliance; exposure to Property, Severance, and Excise taxes strongly preferred
Hands-on troubleshooting expertise with Vertex O Series and working knowledge of SAP tax-relevant transactions and data flows
Demonstrated ability to lead professionals, prioritize work, and drive issues to closure
Experience developing Alteryx workflows, Excel Power Query, Power BI reporting, and PowerApps or other low-code automation solutions

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of indirect tax professionals responsible for U.S. Sales & Use, Property, Severance, and Excise/Specialty tax compliance
Oversee the preparation, review, and sign-off of all U.S. indirect tax returns and payments, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
Govern the indirect tax compliance calendar and drive timely execution across all return types
Serve as the primary point of contact for operational tax issues, triaging escalations and driving resolution across Tax, AP, Banking, and IT
Own the functional health and defensibility of indirect tax determination in Vertex O Series and SAP, including troubleshooting and system diagnostics
Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging tools such as Alteryx (or similar ETL tools), Excel PowerQuery, Power BI, and PowerApps to modernize workflows and reporting
Maintain a robust control framework, supporting audits and identifying control gaps tied to ERP and tax engine logic, as well as underlying data sourcing and validation processes
Coach, train, and develop the indirect tax team, translating requirements into actionable guidance and promoting knowledge sharing across all tax types

Benefits

Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
Attractive share ownership plan.
Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.