Our client is a large multinational retailer that serves approximately 255 million customers weekly. Their unmatched scale, cash generation, transaction volume, omni-channel business model, and capital needs offer a unique and highly complex platform for the tax team to deliver bottom line value and mitigate risks for shareholders. We’ve installed over 40 tax professionals here over the last 10 years and couldn’t hold the team and culture in higher regard.

What You’ll Do

The Director, Sales Tax Audit will be responsible for leading a team that works directly with tax authorities as well as cross-functional teams within the organization to resolve audits and provide guidance on continuous process improvements. The incoming leader will report to the Group Director, Tax and partner closely with the sales and use tax operations, transaction tax compliance, and tax technology and data teams to resolve audits effectively and efficiently. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the end-to-end controversy strategy and execution for US transaction tax audits.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Provide recommendations to continuously improve processes to prevent future audit assessments for identified risk areas and track completion of remediation items.
• Further implement and enhance audit management software.
• Calculate and set appropriate accruals for potential sales and use tax liabilities.
• Monitor tax litigation trends and legislative changes and communicate implications.

What You’ll Need

• 12+ years of experience in Indirect Tax, with experience in industry (retail and/or ecommerce) and/or consulting
• JD, LLM, Master’s Degree, CPA, CMI, or a similar advanced certification related to Taxation
• Extensive experience managing all aspects of sales tax audits, from gathering documentation to negotiating settlements
• Strong knowledge of sales and use, product, excise, and gross receipts taxes
• Proficiency in tax data analysis and leveraging data to optimize tax strategies
• Experience working with multiple jurisdictions and navigating complex tax regulations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills