Corporate Tax Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Corporate Tax Manager to lead domestic indirect tax strategy and operations for a growing organization. This role owns end‑to‑end compliance and advisory across sales & use, property, gross receipts, and excise taxes, while mentoring a small team and partnering closely with Finance, IT, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Summary of the role

• Lead the company’s U.S. indirect tax function, with specific ownership of excise tax compliance, controls, and reporting.
• Build and manage a team of tax analysts and outside advisors; set priorities, coach for performance, and scale processes as the business grows.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all indirect and excise tax audits, notices, and inquiries; prepare responses, defend positions, and drive timely resolutions.
• Oversee multi‑state registrations, calendar management, return preparation, and payment workflows; ensure accurate determination and timely filing.
• Implement and optimize tax technology (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, ONESOURCE) and ERP integrations to strengthen data quality and automate calculations.
• Develop and maintain indirect tax policies, SOX‑aligned controls, and documentation; establish KPIs and dashboards that surface risk and opportunity.
• Partner on product taxability, supply chain changes, M&A integrations, and go‑to‑market initiatives; provide practical guidance to non‑tax stakeholders.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes impacting domestic indirect and excise taxes; translate developments into business‑ready action plans.
• Identify refunds, credits, exemptions, and process efficiencies that reduce cash outlay and improve working capital.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive domestic indirect tax experience in the United States, including multi‑state sales and use tax.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (people management and/or leading cross‑functional initiatives).
• Proficiency with tax engines and ERP systems; strong data skills (Excel or similar) and comfort with large transactional datasets.
• Proven track record building scalable processes, controls, and calendars in a high‑growth or complex environment.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax topics for non‑tax partners and influence decisions.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MST/JD‑LL.M. in Taxation preferred.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive base salary plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and company holidays; paid parental leave; life and disability coverage; and wellness resources.
• Room for career growth

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