Manager, Indirect Tax

The Indirect Tax Manager will be responsible for accountability managing all indirect taxes (sales, use, gross receipts, B&O, property tax, and other indirect taxes) for numerous Daikin owned entities.  This role must demonstrate broad accounting, business and tax technical knowledge in resolving problems, project management, and finding opportunities to minimize tax or recover overpaid taxes.  Responsibilities will include overseeing all aspects of indirect tax compliance such as not limited to timely completion and filing of Sales & Use tax returns, general ledger account reconciliation, researching and reviewing tax laws, resolving vendor and customer tax issues, handling sales & use tax audits, maintaining tax automation system, implementing process improvements and managing special projects.  

May include:

• Oversee the timely compliance of indirect taxes in all aspects.

• Manage the journal entries and tax account reconciliations.

• Perform highly technical and complex research for new future revenue streams as well as day-to-day business operations.

• Lead efforts with defining project scope and timing.

• Implement and manage maintenance of transaction tax calculation software with product taxability mapping for integration with transaction systems across multiple lines of business and multiple legal entities for multiple geographies.

• Work closely with Information and Technology and other internal teams to implement system changes that support accurate calculation of transaction taxes in compliance with Indirect Tax laws, regulations and policies.

• Monitor business changes and initiatives for potential impact on the transaction tax calculation software.

• Manage tax audits including gathering data, documentation, reviewing information provided by the auditor, and responding to information requests from both auditors and/or third-party consultants as applicable.

• Train staff as needed

• Prepare and present tax training presentations to internal departments and subsidiaries.

• Perform and manage M&A tax due diligence.

• Provide leadership to teams from training, directing and leading staff members.

• Serve as subject matter expert for indirect tax questions for the business units as well as transaction tax calculation software.

• Identify, implement and drive continuous improvement on indirect tax processes

• Update management on project status and related issues that need awareness or resolution.

• Perform other related duties or assist with special projects as required.

Nature & Scope:

• Ensures work is aligned with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision 

• Accountable for implementation of policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results

• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from Senior Manager/Director

• Works on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects 

• Provides guidance and training to subordinates

• Has authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance and recommend for termination

• Level of signing authority established by company policy/guidelines

Knowledge & Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of standard transaction tax concepts, practices, and procedures

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels inside and outside the company

• Expert Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint Skills

• Leadership and performance management skills

• Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Possess strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively with a wide variety of people assertively and confidently

• Strong tax research skills and experience with tax research software (CCH/TTR preferred).

• Experienced user with ERP systems such as MAPICS, MINCRON, or SAP and Vertex Sales and Use Tax Calculation Engine O Series preferred

• Strong analytical skills with a working knowledge of sales and use laws in various states

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to clearly articulate complex tax requirement information to individuals and groups across the company

• Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions

• Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners

Experience:

10 years of indirect tax experience in public accounting, or multiple entities/multi-state company (manufacturing industry experience is preferred)

4 years of supervisory experience

3 years of configuring and supporting transaction tax calculation software

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.  CMI Sales Tax designation or CPA license is preferred.

People Management: Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

Some out of state travel may be required

Reports To: Director, Tax 

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.