Senior Manager, Indirect Tax

Quanta Services Management Partnership•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Indirect Tax serves as the corporate tax department’s subject matter expert and consultant on sales and use tax. The role oversees global administration of the Vertex sales and use tax software platform and provides strategic guidance on sales and use tax planning, audit defense, and technical matters across the organization. The position regularly supports operating companies within the Quanta family that maintain their own independent sales and use tax functions. The role also supports unclaimed property compliance, corporate entity sales and use tax filings, and property tax compliance and tax incentives for the corporate office. It works with operating companies, internal departments, external tax advisors, government tax authorities, and IT stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance, preferably in a managerial or senior-level role within a corporate tax department and/or public accounting firm.
Deep understanding of U.S. sales and use tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience advising or consulting on tax matters across multiple business units or operating companies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or CPA certification.
Experience performing sales and use tax due diligence in an M&A context.
Hands-on experience administering Vertex sales and use tax software.
Experience with other tax compliance software such as OneSource or Avalara.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert and internal consultant on sales and use tax matters for operating companies.
Provide technical guidance on contract review, nexus determinations, product and service taxability, exemption certificate management, and complex transactions.
Review and advise on operating companies’ sales and use tax positions for consistency and compliance across jurisdictions.
Monitor changes in sales and use tax laws, regulations, and practices, and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
Oversee global administration of the Vertex sales and use tax software platform, including configuration, rate and taxability content, and system updates.
Partner with IT and operating companies to manage Vertex integrations with ERP and billing systems.
Monitor and maintain sales and use tax software systems and recommend enhancements or updates.
Troubleshoot Vertex-related issues raised by operating companies and escalate to the vendor when needed.
Assist in developing and implementing sales and use tax planning strategies.
Manage relationships with external tax advisors and government tax authorities, and ensure timely and accurate responses to inquiries.
Support sales and use tax audits by coordinating with external auditors and operating company personnel and responding to audit requests.
Perform sales and use tax due diligence for prospective acquisitions and identify historical exposure and post-closing integration considerations.
Oversee the unclaimed property filing process and state reporting compliance across operating companies.
Review corporate entity sales and use tax filings prepared by operating companies before submission.
Manage property tax compliance and tax incentives for the corporate office.
Develop and maintain relationships with operating company contacts and other departments.
Conduct tax research and provide guidance on indirect tax issues.
Stay current with tax legislation and adhere to internal standards, policies, and procedures.