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Indirect Tax Manager

Clayton

Clayton

Administration
Maryville, TN, USA
USD 85,169-106,461 / year
Posted on Jul 1, 2025

Indirect Tax Manager

This position is a management role that oversees various functional obligations and serves as a high level of management for the complexity of multi-facet blended established teams. Responsibility areas of this role include assisting with strategic planning, continuous risk management, and multi business unit coordination within a framework of rapid deadlines. This role contributes significantly to coordination with all business units and the process design, development and improvement for all areas of the functional areas of the indirect tax team. This role reports directly to the Indirect Tax Director.

Indirect Tax Manager Duties

  • Primary resource for the multifunctional areas to execute short and/or long-term goals and objectives for compliance and risk management.

  • Coordinates with senior management on interpretations and applications of law and regulatory changes in all states for making business decisions with various levels of complexity in all areas of Indirect Tax.

  • Implements action plans, generates, resolutions and solutions for sales tax, licensing, unclaimed property and business governance team responsibilities.

  • Responsible for coordinating with HR and management in decisions for team member on-boarding, terminations, complex concerns.

  • Develops P&P to recommend to senior management teams.

  • Suggests budget expenses for the Indirect Tax Team.

  • Conduct various analytical analysis to identify issues and propose corrective actions.

  • Extensive reconciliations of relevant balance sheet ledgers related to the Indirect Team.

  • Manage and lead federal and state compliance processes surrounding Indirect Tax functional areas, while coordinating between our precise leaders and advisors.

  • Coordinates internal and external audit activities for all states across the organization.

  • Makes recommendations to senior leadership on findings from tax and licensing authorities.

  • Understand, maintain and improve the processes related to tax accruals, bad debts processes, accurate ledger accounting as well as respond to state and local jurisdictions on compliance tax matters.

  • Manage and oversee all aspects of the indirect tax functions, including preparation and review of multi-state sales/use tax, property tax, business governance, Unclaimed Property and other applicable responsibilities.

  • Manages multiple specialized functional roles within the Indirect Tax team to provide guidance and support to Indirect team members.

  • Executes departmental workflow plans for various teams across multiple business units.

  • Manage and oversee all aspects of the indirect tax functions, including preparation and review of multi-state sales/use tax, property tax, business governance, licensing, unclaimed property and other applicable responsibilities.

  • Seeks out potential software that may be beneficial for process improvements and compliance across various business units based on cost, and ROI, and necessary testing to accommodate the company’s needs.

  • Serves as the principal level of coaching and mentoring for various roles on Indirect Tax functional areas on the team, including developing supervisors with the overall goal for personal growth within the team.

  • Responsible for team performance and results for indirect tax compliance across multiple business organizations.

  • Seeks out potential software that may be beneficial for process improvements and compliance across various business units. Including the implementation and extensive testing to ensure accuracy and efficiency to accommodate the company’s need.

  • Initiates team member development and initiatives to continue the growth of multiple team members.

Indirect Tax Manager Requirements

Education: High School Diploma/GED Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.

Years of Related Experience: Minimum 7 years related experience.

  • Strong Accounting background and/or experience required.

  • Strong attention to detail, communication, both written and verbal, and strong analytical skills.

  • Demonstrate excellent time management skills and use current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of service.

  • Self-directed with ability to work autonomously on projects.

  • Client-oriented work ethic, delivering high quality results.

Level 13

$85,169.00 - $106,461.00

Why Clayton?
Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.
As part of Clayton’s commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.
Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.
At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.
Clayton’s Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.
Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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