Tax Manager

LHH is seeking a detail‑driven and proactive Tax Manager to join our clients growing manufacturing organization. This leader will oversee all U.S. indirect tax compliance, including sales & use tax, excise, and other local taxes. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on manager with the technical expertise to ensure compliance, and the leadership skills to guide a high‑performing team within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead the accurate and timely preparation, filing, and payment of all domestic sales, use, excise, and local tax returns
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• Monitor state & local tax law changes and ensure company policies and processes remain compliant.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment surrounding indirect tax processes.

• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and finance teams to ensure tax‑sensitive transactions are properly captured.
• Oversee tax determinations on customer invoicing, new product launches, and changes in raw material usage.
• Support month‑end close activities, including account reconciliations and tax accruals.

• Supervise and develop a small team of tax specialists or analysts.
• Implement process improvements to reduce risk, improve accuracy, and enhance efficiency.
• Lead responses to state & local tax audits, providing documentation and representing the company as needed.

• Leverage SAP to manage tax data, reporting, and system accuracy, ensuring proper tax coding across transactions.
• Collaborate with IT on system updates and tax automation/tool enhancements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of U.S. indirect tax experience (sales & use, excise, local taxes)—manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Supervisory or leadership experience (lead, senior, or management level).
• SAP experience required (tax configuration or transactional experience).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) strongly preferred
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• Experience supporting audits, implementing tax systems, or leading process improvements.
• Familiarity with multi‑state tax rules and manufacturing environments.
• 401k
• PTO
• Medical

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