Sales & Use Tax Manager

Description Sales & Use Tax Manager

Our client is a leading multi-$Billion international building materials manufacturer.  This position will be based in the Greater Washington DC area.  We are seeking a strong Sales & Use Tax Manager to identify / initiate sales tax research and planning of projects.  Analyze the preparation of property tax returns.

Auditing:

Supervise account analysis of sales and use tax accrual accounts.  Manage State and Local Sales Tax audits.

Management:

Lead sales tax related process improvement initiatives.  Supervise/analyze preparation of sales and use tax returns by service center personnel.  Supervise and work closely with other Corporate Managers on projects that have sales tax implications.  Engage and manage consultants.  Provide regular training on local, state and federal regulations.

Preference is for local candidates

Salary:  Range from $80K - 92K plus bonus / benefits

Requirements Requirements:

*  Minimum six years of sales tax experience including participation in advanced research and planning projects.
*  Advanced level of technical skills in a multi-state environment
*  Ability to work unsupervised and to lead others
*  Well organized and detail oriented
*  Ability to plan and prioritize work
*  Excellent communication skills, oral and written
*  Strong negotiation skills
*  Must be able to work as a member of diverse teams including members from different functional areas and locations
*  Solid team building, coaching and delegation skills
*  Adaptable to change and customer focused
*  Technical/professional knowledge in procurement concepts
*  Must be able to apply tax principals consistent with sound business practices
*  Must have experience managing sales/use tax audits and negotiating settlements
*  Computer / Software skills:  Vertex TDM, JDE/E1 a plus, MS office software experience, including MS Access
*  Previous experience with multi-state manufacturing, building materials and/or construction environments
*  Must have experience using tax research tools, and familiarity with sophisticated tax concepts

Education:

Prefer Bachelor Degree or advanced education (or equivalent work experience could offset)