Indirect Sales Tax Manager, Retail Channel

Company: Culligan International
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Main Responsibilities:The Indirect Sales Tax Manager is responsible for managing the company's US and Canadian indirect tax function. Leads the compliance process, supports audit defense and acts as primary contact in implementing business and tax strategies and addressing tax issues with operating businesses. This position will be part of the North American Team reporting to the VP of Tax.Specific Job Function:Manage outsourced U.S. sales and use tax; and manage the Canadian GST/QST/HST/PST tax compliance.Reconcile sales tax accounts and ensure all tax liabilities and payments are recorded accurately during month and quarter end close.Monitor business activities, conduct nexus studies and manage tax registrations.Maintain sales tax matrixes and product taxability configurations based on product descriptions.Lead the research and recommendations on special business initiatives. Collaborate with various internal teams to analyze and clearly communicate indirect tax considerations relating to internal projects.Review/research risks and opportunities on M&A projects and handle related voluntary disclosures (VDA) where needed.Lead the integration of the indirect tax functions of M&A targets.Monitor sales and use tax developments and lead initiatives on credits and incentives.Support all sales/use/GST/QST/HST/PST tax audit activities.Lead process improvement and optimization initiatives related to streamlining the sales tax process.Job Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field; CPA certification (or in progress) preferred; Master's degree in accounting/taxation a plus.6 -10 years of related corporate in-house tax and/or public accounting experience.Expertise in US sales and use tax; general knowledge of Canadian GST/HST preferred; general VAT tax knowledge a plus.Self-starter attitude that thrives in a high paced environment.Strong organizational, time management, planning and prioritization skills.Strong analytic skills.Well-developed skills on Microsoft Office toolsStrong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate tax issues in a clear and concise manner.Must have the ability to work independently, be flexible and a team player.ExperienceRequiredUS Sales and Use Tax Expertise; general knowledge of Canadian GST/HST Preferred; general VAT tax knowledge a plus6 - 10 years: Corporate In-House Tax and/or Public Accountancy ExperienceEducationRequiredBachelors or better in Accounting or related fieldPreferredCertified Public Accountant or betterMasters or better in Tax or related fieldBehaviorsPreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Keywords: Culligan International, Des Plaines , Indirect Sales Tax Manager, Retail Channel, Executive , Des Plaines, Illinois