Manager, Indirect Tax at Menasha Global, LLC Manager, Indirect Tax at Menasha Global, LLC in neenah, Wisconsin Posted in 4 days ago.
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Full-Time Job Description:
Senior Indirect Tax Manager Position Summary The Senior Indirect Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's indirect tax compliance, planning, and controversy management, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, excise, property tax, and other transaction-based taxes. This role partners closely with finance, operations, supply chain, and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting, effective risk management, and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Compliance & Reporting
- Manage timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of indirect tax returns (e.g., sales/use tax, VAT/GST, excise) across applicable jurisdictions
- Oversee tax determinations and transactional support for sales, procurement, logistics, and intercompany activity
- Maintain exemption certificate processes and documentation
- Ensure proper indirect tax treatment within ERP and tax engines Tax Planning & Advisory
- Advise business stakeholders on indirect tax implications of new products, contracts, pricing structures, and supply chain changes
- Identify opportunities to optimize indirect tax positions while managing risk
- Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business expansions from an indirect tax perspective Audit & Controversy
- Lead indirect tax audits and inquiries, including data requests, responses, and settlements
- Coordinate with external advisors and taxing authorities as required
- Assess exposure and support reserve analysis and documentation Process Improvement & Controls
- Develop and enhance policies, procedures, and internal controls related to indirect taxes
- Drive process automation and data quality improvements
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess business impact Leadership & Collaboration
- Manage and develop staff and/or coordinate work performed by shared service teams and external providers
- Partner with Finance, Legal, IT, Supply Chain, and Operations to embed tax considerations into business processes
- Prepare clear documentation and executive-level presentations on indirect tax matters Qualifications Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
- 10-15+ years of progressive indirect tax experience in public accounting and/or industry
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, VAT/GST, property tax and excise tax
- Experience managing tax audits and interacting with taxing authorities
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex tax rules into practical business guidance Preferred
- CPA, JD, MST, or equivalent professional credential
- Multinational or manufacturing experience
- Familiarity with tax technology platforms and ERP systems
- Experience with Vertex sales tax platform
- Prior people or project management experience Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Sound judgment and risk awareness
- Collaborative mindset with a continuous improvement focus
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to
VP of Tax Work Environment:
On-site, with periodic collaboration across global teams and time zones