Sr. Manager, Indirect Tax Americas
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
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About The Team And The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Manager to join the Americas Indirect Tax team to drive the operational integration of tax requirements into our evolving global marketplace! You will own the Americas regions effort in scaling our tax infrastructure to support new business initiatives M&A activities and product innovation. This role requires a highly collaborative professional who can build strong cross-functional relationships lead complex initiatives and provide clear actionable tax mentorship to collaborators across the organization.
What You Will Accomplish:
Serve as a team leader on the Americas Indirect Tax team supporting business growth product development and market expansion initiatives
Lead indirect tax M&A activities including due diligence and post-acquisition integration
Lead and drive cross-functional projects dedicated to US Global business initiatives
Collaborate with Government Relations and external industry groups to supervise and assess legislative changes across the US Canada & Latin America and communicate business impacts and implement internal controls to mitigate Indirect Tax Risks and Opportunities
Provide strategic tax advice on complex issues including legislative developments business planning and go-to-market strategies
Lead tax technology and systems enhancement initiatives including writing Business Requirement Documents reviewing Product Requirements Documents and ensuring compliance with evolving legislative and taxability changes
Support the resolution of indirect tax audits by drafting technical positions discussing with tax authorities and defending eBays marketplace facilitator status and taxability determinations.
Partner and build relationships with global teams across Product Engineering Legal Accounting Corporate Development Finance and Customer Service
Develop and maintain tax policies playbooks and documentation to support consistent and scalable processes across diverse business units and geographies
Identify and support implementation of AI-based efficiencies within the indirect tax lifecycle. This includes bringing to bear automation and machine learning to optimize taxability determinations monitoring mitigation risks and improve the speed and accuracy of legislative impact
Design and deliver training materials to educate internal stakeholders
Manage external advisors and consultants as needed
Mentor and develop team members fostering growth and knowledge sharing
What You Will Bring:
12 years of indirect tax experience in public accounting and/or the e-commerce industry
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Tax Accounting Legal or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
CPA or CMI certification preferred
Fluency in English (additional languages a plus)
Ability to work a 3 days per week hybrid schedule in an eBay office
Deep expertise in U.S. sales and use tax
Solid understanding of indirect tax regimes in Canada Mexico and Latin America
Proven ability to coordinate indirect tax due diligence and integration for M&A transactions
Experience leading complex cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment from planning through execution
Strong ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders
Familiarity with indirect tax trends impacting the digital economy
Experience interacting with U.S. state and local tax authorities as well as international tax authorities across the Americas
Experience documenting tax positions legislative impacts and audit findings including audit defense and appeals
Experience managing indirect tax audits and interactions with tax authorities including strategy responses and resolution.
Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive and goal-oriented approach
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent
Ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and time zones
Additional Strength: Experience identifying and implementing AI/automation solutions to streamline tax research document review or taxability mapping.
Additional Details
The base pay range for this position is expected in the range below:
$135200 - $219500Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including location skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements including a target bonus and restricted stock units (as applicable) in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as PTO and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired employees will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
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About Company
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