Indirect Tax Manager

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing sales and use tax, multi-state tax filings, and assisting with other related tax areas. (The company has filing obligations in most states.) This position requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in multi-state and sales & use tax, and is committed to meeting deadlines but able to pivot and prioritize as needed.

This role reports to the Director of Tax & Treasury.

This role is hybrid, and required to be onsite 3 days a week in our Winston Salem, NC office.

• Lead the company's indirect tax function, including multistate sales & use tax compliance, gross receipts taxes, and related business licenses.
• Manage data collection and preparation to ensure accurate and timely filing of state & local sales & use tax returns, including oversight of registrations, tax notices, account maintenance, and external service providers.
• Work with outside firms for the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including federal, state, and local income taxes, sales and use taxes, and other business taxes.
• Oversee the end-to-end transaction tax cycle ensuring proper remittance and reconciliation of sales & use tax accounts in the General Ledger.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret state and local tax laws and translate technical conclusions into practical business guidance.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax laws and regulations, including nexus determination and apportionment analysis.
• Monitor nexus exposure and manage new state and local tax registrations as the company grows organically and through acquisitions.
• Manage tax audits and inquiries from various tax authorities and provide support in tax controversy matters.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax benefits in conjunction with our outside firm.
• Provide tax due diligence support for acquisitions, identifying tax exposures and integration requirements ahead of close.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments and analyze their impact on the company's operations and financial position.
• Develop and implement processes and controls to ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations.
• Own the collection, validation, and audit-readiness of sales and use tax exemption certificates across customers and jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address sales and use tax implications of business transactions and initiatives.
• Provide guidance and training to the finance team and other departments on sales and use tax matters.
• Collaborate with other departments, including accounting, legal, and operations, to ensure effective integration of tax considerations into business processes and decision-making.
• Communicate complex tax matters effectively to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Other relative duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or advanced degree (e.g., MST, MBA) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in tax, including significant multi-state and sales and use tax experience; prior experience leading a team preferred.

• Strong knowledge of tax laws and regulations, with particular depth in multi-state and sales and use tax.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience owning or administering an indirect tax technology platform, preferably Avalara, and supporting tax configurations within an ERP system.
• Utilize AI-driven tools and workflows to streamline processes, automate tasks, and…