What are the responsibilities and job description for the U.S. Indirect Tax Manager position at Acrisure, LLC?
Job Title: Indirect Tax Manager
Department: Tax
Location: Hybrid (on-site 4 days; 1 day remote each week) at our Chicago, IL office
About Acrisure
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, it connects clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services and more.
In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in 21 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.
Position Overview:
The US Indirect Tax Manager will be pivotal in the corporate tax function, primarily engaging in the Company’s domestic indirect tax compliance and processes development. You will also be assisting the Vice President – Tax with developing tax strategy, creating governance, and executing process improvements in the indirect tax space. The ideal candidate must have a strong commitment to excellence, be a team player, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, growing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage all indirect state tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing supporting tax calculations and gathering relevant data for sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts and excise tax
Maintain and improve tax calendar and ensure timely completion of US state indirect tax filings
Develop and implement indirect tax best practice processes and meet internal control requirements, including exemption certificate process and applicable registrations
Provide advice, direction and support to resolve indirect tax and property tax issues
Responsible for monitoring legislative and regulatory tax law developments and analyze/interpret changes to tax laws and its impact to the applicable tax returns and Company
Create payment procedures and account reconciliations for various US indirect taxes and accounts
Identify, develop, and implement US indirect state tax planning opportunities
Proactively identify and implement process improvements that promote efficiency and accuracy
Support research and resolution of various state indirect tax audits and notices
Communicate and develop relationship with business and finance personnel as well as outside consultants and financial statement auditors
Lead and mentor tax team member(s), including providing guidance and support to ensure ongoing development
Challenge the status quo and build processes and implement improvements
Education/Experience:
6 years of tax compliance experience
BS/BA in accounting or finance
Qualifications:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong knowledge of Avalara software or aptitude to be trained
Strong background of U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, and gross receipts tax
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to pivot and learn
The following are also preferred:
CPA
MBA, MST or JD;
Big 4 experience
Benefits & Perks:
Competitive compensation
Industry leading healthcare
Savings and Investments
Charitable Giving Programs
Offering Hybrid Work Options
Opportunities for Growth
Parental Leave
Generous Time Away
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
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