Lead Specialist - Tax

About Our Client:
The organization operates within the education and publishing industry, managing complex tax compliance across multiple US legal entities. It addresses the challenge of coordinating indirect tax obligations, including multi-state sales and use tax, audit management, advisory support, and technology-driven process improvements, with broad operational and global considerations.
About the Opportunity:
The LEAD SPECIALIST, TAX is responsible for overseeing US indirect tax activities across various legal entities and jurisdictions. This role ensures compliance with sales and use tax requirements, manages audits and registrations, and provides practical tax advice. It plays a crucial part in aligning tax processes with business operations and technology systems, contributing to effective risk management and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
Oversee accurate and timely sales and use tax filings and payments for multiple entities.
Manage outsourced compliance providers and personal property tax filings.
Lead state registrations, de-registrations, nexus evaluation, business licensing, and exemption certificate programs.
Provide guidance on product taxability, customer inquiries, new initiatives, and changes in sales channels or operating models.
Manage indirect tax accounting including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Lead state and local tax audits and represent the organization with tax authorities and advisors.
Collaborate with Technology on tax system requirements, testing, and process improvements.
Monitor and manage global VAT/GST obligations for US entities operating internationally.
Requirements:
Deep technical knowledge of multi-state US sales and use tax.
Experience managing high-volume, multi-jurisdiction compliance in a corporate setting.
Strong experience with state and local tax audits including documentation and defense.
Experience managing outsourced providers, external advisors, and finance or shared service teams.
Ability to advise non-tax stakeholders on taxability, nexus, exemptions, and business activity changes clearly.
Experience with indirect tax accounting and balance-sheet controls.
Familiarity with ERP-connected tax engines; Vertex experience is highly beneficial.
Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple departments.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple deadlines.
Self-motivated and confident operating independently in a remote environment.
Pay Range and Compensation Package:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $110,000 and $120,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Benefits & Perks:
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Note:
RemoteHunter is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.

Work arrangement
Yes