Tax Manager - Indirect Tax

Ecolab • Saint Paul, MN

12d • $117,200 - $175,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ecolab is seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Manager to join its North America Indirect Tax Team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in sales and use tax legislation, regulatory compliance, and technology-driven process improvements. The Tax Manager will lead compliance efforts across sales/use tax, property tax, and business licensing, while driving continuous improvement in tax processes, systems integration, and internal controls. What’s in it For You: Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments. The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing office days with working remotely while residing within a commutable distance. What you will do: This position plays a critical role in supporting Ecolab’s growth and compliance objectives by ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready tax outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally and externally with service providers to implement scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and tax accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant tax experience in a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with transaction tax calculation and compliance software.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in SAP; familiarity with Vertex O & Q Series preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of indirect tax regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex tax research and analysis.
• Experience working in a Shared Services model and managing external service providers is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with a collaborative and professional demeanor.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Technological fluency in Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, and Excel is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance for multiple U.S. entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings in coordination with external service providers.
• Manage relationships with firms responsible for preparing sales/use tax, property tax, and business license filings.
• Supervise internal tax accountants, overseeing journal entries, tax payments, and account reconciliations using Blackline.
• Drive SAP and Vertex system initiatives, including configuration, testing, and reporting enhancements.
• Monitor legislative changes and proactively identify opportunities for property tax appeals and refund claims.
• Oversee exemption certificate processes in collaboration with the Customer Master Data team.
• Provide expert guidance on the taxability of sales and purchase transactions, including applicable exemptions.
• Support indirect tax audits and lead special projects, such as recovering overpaid taxes.

Benefits

• Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing office days with working remotely while residing within a commutable distance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees