Indirect Tax Senior Manager

Role Specific Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all indirect taxation, including property, sales, use, franchise, and any other indirect taxes for which the company may be liable.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all federal, state, and local indirect tax regulations and requirements.
• Manage and respond to all inquiries and communications from indirect tax authorities at the federal, state, and local level.
• Lead and manage indirect tax audits by working with key stakeholders, including Operations, Legal, Treasury, and Finance, to support the company's tax positions.
• Manages and ensures compliance with unclaimed property requirements across all applicable tax jurisdictions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide tax guidance on business transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and commercial initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization within indirect tax compliance and reporting functions.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies that support business objectives while minimizing tax risk.
• Identify, document, and pursue opportunities for tax savings, refunds, credits, overpayment recoveries, amended filings, and other recovery opportunities.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry developments and assess potential impacts to the organization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide tax guidance on business transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and commercial initiatives.
• Be the subject matter expert for the company's indirect tax system (Avalara) and related processes.

Financial / Value Creation

• Accurate and timely completion of all indirect tax filings.
• Reduction of tax exposure, penalties, and interest assessments.
• Identification and realization of tax savings opportunities, including refunds and tax avoidance.

Operational / Process

• Efficient indirect tax filing, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Strong internal controls and documentation supporting indirect tax positions.
• Improved reporting accuracy and cycle-time performance.

Strategic / Transformation

• Implementation of technology and automation solutions that improve tax operations.
• Enhanced indirect tax planning capabilities supporting business growth initiatives.

People / Stakeholder Impact

• Strong business partnership with Operations, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Commercial teams.
• Effective support of leadership decision-making through tax expertise.
• Successful management of external tax advisors and service providers.

Capabilities & Experience
Required Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect taxation, consulting, or a combination of both.
• Experience managing indirect tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Experience supporting tax audits, regulatory reviews, and business transactions.
• Prior experience in manufacturing, chemicals, industrial products, or a complex multinational environment preferred.

Technical / Functional Skills

• Strong knowledge of indirect tax regulations.
• Knowledge of unclaimed property, utility studies, tax appeals, and tax planning concepts.
• Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and research skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Avalara.

Leadership / Professional Skills

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.
• Effective stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience supporting US indirect tax operations
• Demonstrated success in savings and recovery related to indirect taxation.
• Experience implementing tax technology solutions.

Education & Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation in continuous improvement activities
• Participates in problem-solving
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring, and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Leadership & Scope
People Leadership

• May lead Tax Analysts or external tax advisors and consultants.

Budget Responsibility

• Manages departmental expenditures related to tax advisory, compliance, and audit support activities.

Decision-Making Scope

• Provides recommendations on indirect tax positions, compliance matters, indirect tax planning initiatives, and risk mitigation strategies.

Key Stakeholders

• Corporate Finance, Accounting, & Treasury
• Legal
• Commercial Leadership
• External Auditors
• Tax Authorities
• Third-Party Tax Advisors

Future-Focused Capabilities

• Utilization of indirect tax automation and digital reporting technologies.
• Monitoring evolving indirect tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve compliance, documentation, and tax research activities.
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
• credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
• outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
• driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
• empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standard.

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-Onsite