Manager, US Indirect Tax

Zoetis•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

2d•$130,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, US Indirect Tax is responsible for managing Zoetis’ U.S. state and local indirect tax function. The role supports indirect tax compliance, reporting, audits, planning, and integration activities, and manages U.S. personal property tax compliance and audits, as well as the identification, negotiation, and compliance of indirect tax credits and incentives. The position works with company leadership, internal and external customers, Information Technology, business units, and external advisers to maintain effective tax processes, address tax questions and disputes, and respond to legislative and business changes. It also manages and leads a team of 1–2 professionals and contributes to special projects as needed. This is a full-time hybrid position requiring 2–3 days per week onsite in Parsippany, New Jersey. The U.S. base salary range is $130,000–$160,000. The position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentives.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant indirect tax experience.
Proficiency with tax and non-tax software.
Experience handling and negotiating U.S. indirect tax audits.
Ability to identify, analyze, and communicate complex tax issues and their effects on business operations.
Ability to manage and lead teams and people.
Strong analytical, technical, and technology skills, and strong knowledge of indirect tax processes.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to identify and communicate a broad range of tax opportunities and risks.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with cross-functional teams.
Ability to adapt to change and changing business needs.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Strong process and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Taxation.
CPA.
J.D.
Experience with SAP S4 and Vertex.

Responsibilities

Interface with leadership, internal and external customers, Information Technology, and other stakeholders to provide effective and efficient end-to-end processes.
Identify opportunities to streamline and automate indirect tax compliance, and ensure compliance with sales and use tax, property tax, and business license obligations through co-sourcing relationships with external advisers.
Manage implementation of sales and use tax software, coordinating with external advisers and internal software users.
Oversee sales and use, personal property, and real estate tax audits.
Lead implementation of processes resulting from new business practices, mergers and acquisitions, or changes in tax legislation.
Research and communicate proposed and enacted sales and use tax law changes, and direct related tax system updates, including assessment of impacts to reserves under ASC 450.
Work with business units to improve tax systems and resolve tax disputes.
Review indirect tax account reconciliations.
Collaborate with the external auditor on year-end audit inquiries.
Partner with business leaders and colleagues in tax, finance, treasury, and legal, as well as external advisers, on indirect tax questions and tax planning matters.
Manage and lead a team of 1–2 professionals.
Assist with special projects as needed.