Director, Tax – Indirect

CDK Global

Director of Indirect Tax managing sales tax, GST, and compliance processes for CDK Global. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and leading a small tax team to ensure regulatory adherence.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $195,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage all indirect tax compliance activities, including sales tax, GST, and use tax for US states and jurisdictions, Canada, and Puerto Rico
Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns and related reporting
Maintain and enhance internal controls, process documentation, and compliance procedures
Conduct technical research and analyze the impact of indirect tax law changes on the business
Partner with cross‑functional teams including Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Accounting to ensure accurate taxability determinations for products and services
Manage configuration, maintenance, and accuracy of indirect tax automation systems (e.g., OneSource)
Serve as the primary liaison with external tax advisors and tax authorities
Manage responses to tax audits, notices, and information requests
Provide indirect tax support on business initiatives, system updates, and contract reviews
Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to drive value to CDK
Drive process improvement/automation across the organization to increase efficiency and reduce risk of errors in indirect taxation
Mentor and develop the 2 indirect tax team members to ensure strong performance and professional growth
Monitor compliance obligations across existing jurisdictions and support registration requirements where needed
Follow all CDK Global policies and procedures
Complete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements
Meet or exceed all performance expectations
Hire and train new employees
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Set goals for performance, monitor employee productivity, and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises
Role model company values and leadership expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
10+ years of indirect tax experience with multi-state exposure
Strong knowledge of sales and use tax rules applicable to technology and/or service-based industries
Demonstrated experience leading indirect tax compliance processes
Proficiency with indirect tax automation platforms (e.g., OneSource)
Strong analytical and technical tax skills, including research and interpretation of complex regulations
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
High attention to detail and ability to manage recurring deadlines effectively
Strong organizational and project management abilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

indirect tax compliancesales taxGSTuse taxtax auditstax planningprocess improvementanalytical skillstechnical tax skillsproject management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcross-functional collaborationattention to detailorganizational skillsmentoringcoachingworkflow organizationgoal settingperformance monitoring

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Finance