Senior Indirect Tax Manager

Senior Indirect Tax Manager – Job Overview

Menasha Corporation is seeking a Senior Indirect Tax Manager to oversee indirect tax compliance, planning, and controversy management across various jurisdictions. The role partners closely with finance, operations, supply chain, and external advisors to ensure accurate reporting, effective risk management, and alignment with business objectives.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Reports to VP of Tax.

On‑site, with periodic collaboration across global teams and time zones.

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.