Director, Tax – Indirect
CDK Global
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $195,000 - $210,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401K Matching Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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