
Tax Manager - Indirect Tax Sales and Use Tax Audits
- Irving, TX
- $105,800-176,400 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Support and manage state & local tax audits by evaluating information requests and assisting in the development of strategies to defend tax filing positions, supporting leadership.
- Represent the company in communications with tax authorities, under guidance from senior leadership.
- Assist in managing audit resolutions, including settlements, appeals, and protests.
- Collaborate with internal and external personnel on audit responsibilities related to mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions.
- Prepare and manage indirect tax audit accruals and coordinate with FP&A and accounting teams on related entries.
- Respond to business queries related to non-income tax matters and foster productive relationships across departments.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance audit and compliance functions.
- Conduct tax research and analysis, and document conclusions in collaboration with senior tax professionals.
- Summarize audit results, communicate and educate findings to Indirect Tax colleagues and participate in design and implementation of compliance improvements.
- Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience in indirect tax.
- Experience managing sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, and business license tax audits.
- Experience in a multi-corporate, multi-state environment; distribution or healthcare industry preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience supervising or mentoring tax professionals.
- Strong technical background in indirect tax audit techniques and resolution.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence outcomes without direct authority.
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex tax topics to non-tax audiences.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated and team-oriented with strong presentation skills.
- Experience with compliance activities, data analysis, and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP and Vertex preferred.
- Familiarity with exemption certificate management systems and tax research tools (CCH, RIA, TTR).