Senior Director, U.S Indirect Tax

Associated Energy Group, LLC • Miami, FL

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About The Position

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Sr. Director, U.S. Indirect Tax to lead and elevate our national indirect tax function, encompassing Sales & Use Tax, Excise Tax, Fuel Tax, and broader State and Local Tax (SALT) obligations. This executive leader will define tax strategy, oversee compliance and audit management, drive tax planning opportunities, and ensure operational and regulatory excellence across jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will bring deep indirect tax expertise, strong leadership acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders. Experience in the oil & gas or fuel industry is highly preferred, with fuel tax exposure considered a strong advantage.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive U.S. Indirect Tax experience, including leadership responsibility; oil & gas/fuel industry background strongly preferred.
• Proven experience leading an in-house corporate indirect tax function or large program in a complex operating environment.
• Extensive technical knowledge of U.S. indirect tax regulations, SALT, Sales & Use, Excise, and Fuel Tax.
• Demonstrated success in scaling teams, building processes, and driving operational transformation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and executive communication skills.
• Expertise with indirect tax engines and ERP systems (Vertex, Avalara, SAP or similar).
• High proficiency in Excel and data-driven analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

Nice To Haves

• CPA highly preferred; MST, JD, or LLM considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership over all U.S. indirect tax matters, including Sales & Use Tax, Excise Tax, Fuel Tax, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Own and direct the national indirect tax compliance calendar to ensure timely, accurate filings and payments across state and local jurisdictions.
• Develop the strategic roadmap for indirect tax, including policy design, risk mitigation, and long-term planning initiatives.
• Lead tax planning strategies to minimize exposure, maximize efficiency, and support commercial growth objectives.
• Partner closely with Finance, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, Operations, and external advisors to evaluate tax impacts of transactions, new products, and business initiatives.
• Oversee and manage all indirect tax audits, including documentation, data readiness, response strategy, and authority negotiation.
• Provide technical guidance on nexus, taxability, exemptions, VDAs, and regulatory interpretation.
• Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and end-to-end process improvements, leveraging tools such as Vertex, Avalara, and SAP.
• Build and mentor a high-performing indirect tax team; establish talent development frameworks and succession planning.
• Stay ahead of emerging legislation and regulatory changes; brief leadership on impacts and recommended actions.
• Represent the tax function in executive forums and contribute to corporate tax strategy and enterprise risk management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentive structure
• 4 weeks of PTO + 6 paid holidays (Total: 27 days)
• Medical insurance via Florida Blue
• Dental & Vision through SunLife
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Opportunity to shape the future of tax strategy within a growing organization
• Innovative, collaborative, and high-performance work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees