Indirect Tax Manager

Overview

Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) are adding a  

Indirect Tax Manager to join our Accounting Department.

Locations:  

20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI  48076

2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 325 W, Birmingham, AL  35209

 

Shift Details:

• Southfield, MI (20450 Civic Center Dr., Southfield, MI 48076) – Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

• Birmingham, AL (2204 Lakeshore Drive, Suite 325 W, Birmingham, AL 35209) – In-office Monday through Friday

What We Offer:

🐾 A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.

🐾 Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly growing company.

🐾 Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule

🐾 Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

🐾 401K plan with company match

 

Job Summary: The Indirect Tax Manager oversees compliance, reporting, and strategy for sales tax, use tax, personal

property tax, and other indirect taxes. This role ensures accurate tax calculation, filing, and remittance

while managing audits, identifying tax risks, and optimizing tax processes.

 

Travel:  Less than 10%

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:  

Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of sales tax, use tax, personal property tax, and other indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions in conjunction with external service providers.

Develop and implement indirect tax compliance processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

Research and interpret state and local tax regulations to ensure compliance and minimize tax risks.

Lead indirect tax audits and inquiries, including data gathering, analysis, and communication with tax authorities.

Maintain and improve tax determination systems, ensuring proper application of tax rates on transactions.

Partner with finance, accounting, and operations teams to provide guidance on indirect tax issues.

Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization and implementing necessary updates.

Ensure accurate taxability determination for products and services across jurisdictions.

Oversee exemption certificate management, ensuring proper documentation and compliance.

Manage tax automation tools and technology, optimizing workflows and improving reporting accuracy.

Advise senior leadership on indirect tax risks, planning opportunities, and process improvements.

Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and procedural changes related to indirect taxes.

Perform additional duties as assigned within the nature and level of work.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification preferred.
• Six years of experience in indirect tax compliance, consulting, or industry taxation.
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional sales tax and use tax reporting.
• Strong knowledge of tax automation tools (i.e. Vertex, Avalara, ONESOURCE).
• Advanced Excel skills with experience handling large datasets.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

 

Identity Statement  As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

 

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal-opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.