Tax Manager - Indirect Tax

About the role

Gartner is hiring a Tax Manager for its U.S. indirect tax function, covering sales and use tax, property tax, business licensing, audit defense, compliance support and other state and local tax matters, while supporting global indirect tax initiatives as needed. The role works closely with Legal, Treasury, Finance and Commercial colleagues and involves a wide range of compliance, controversy and planning projects.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the sales and use tax (SUT) matrix and review monthly use tax accruals
• Oversee exemption certificate collection, validation and maintenance, and support the monthly compliance process
• Review client and vendor contracts, including Coupa SUT inquiries, and act as main contact for indirect tax inquiries
• Identify automation opportunities, partner with Finance Systems and IT on tax determination and reporting, and support ERP and tax engine optimization
• Lead indirect tax audits and controversies, quantify exposures, negotiate findings and manage outsourced property tax compliance
• Oversee non-income tax compliance (e.g., business and commerce taxes, NY CRT, Ohio CAT) and advise on state impacts of law and business changes
• Support acquisitions, integrations and restructurings, and help the team with project management and process improvements
• Learn foreign indirect tax from global colleagues and assist with international compliance initiatives

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
• 5-7 years of experience in state and local sales/use, property and income tax compliance, planning and controversy
• Public accounting and corporate tax experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication, leadership and influence, and ability to multi-task

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion or similar ERP/EPM
• Preferred: Vertex, Coupa, OneSource Tax Provision and Workday

What we offer

• Base salary estimated between 94,000 and 134,000 USD, with an annual bonus or uncapped sales incentive plan
• Hybrid work, generous PTO, 401k match up to 7,200 USD and discounted company stock option