US Sales and Use Tax Manager

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated & experienced Sales & Use Tax Manager to join our multinational organization. The Sales & Use Tax Manager will be responsible for managing sales and use tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities, ensure compliance with state and local tax laws and regulations, and improve overall tax efficiency.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance with state and local tax laws and regulations;
• Collaborate with internal and/or external tax return preparers to ensure compliance requirements are timely met, including coordinating information requests between internal/external stakeholders and reviewing GE Vernova inputs/tax computations for all entities in defined region;
• Compliance related activities will include data gathering, validation and post compliance account reconciliation activities including comparing and resolving discrepancies between different data sources;
• Provide training and guidance to finance and operational teams on sales and use tax compliance and reporting requirements;
• Provide indirect tax support for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures and related integration activities lead by US indirect tax leader;
• Monitor and analyze changes in tax laws and regulations across the US and provide recommendations for proactive measures to address any potential impact, including but not limited to, providing updated taxability mapping to tax engine teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize tax planning and identify opportunities for tax savings;
• Identify areas for process, systems, reporting improvements to ensure adequacy and function of all tax compliance programs and initiatives within areas of assigned responsibility;
• Collaborate across GE Vernova Tax Team to provide training and share best practices;
• Supervise and train newcomers and analysts; and
• Additional tax related tasks as needed.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in sales and use tax compliance and consulting with strong multistate experience;
• Strong knowledge of US state tax laws and regulations.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience in managing tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Experience in supporting tax audits and disputes.
• Experience with multiple ERPs, Oracle and SAP preferred.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools, Alteryx preferred.
• Experience with Thompson Reuters ONESOURCE Sales Tax Software preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and coach junior staff members.
• Professional certification, such as CPA or CMI.
• Ability to provide tax advice to senior management and business leaders.
• Experience in managing relationships with tax authorities and external advisors.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.