Indirect Tax Team Lead

Mortenson

Indirect Tax Team Lead overseeing indirect tax compliance and governance processes at Mortenson. Collaborating closely with Finance Operations, Legal, and external advisors to ensure compliant outcomes.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,200 - $141,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee preparation and filing of indirect tax returns monthly
Research indirect tax requirements for new activities and entities
Determine personal property tax requirements and review renditions in various tax jurisdictions
Review tax inquiries and lead exemption certificate management
Manage tax calendar, matrices, tax rates, and general ledger account reconciliations
Review of Vertex calculations, optimize configuration of system with technology partners
Develop and improve indirect tax procedures
Manage sales, use, excise, and property tax audits
Manage resolution of sales, use, excise, and property tax notices from state and local tax authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Minimum seven years related experience in business tax compliance
Previous experience in multi-state tax compliance
Previous experience in construction and real estate industries preferred
Previous experience with Vertex O Series and Oracle preferred
Superior organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to perform in a fast paced, changing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Positive, professional attitude and excellent customer service skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to collaborate effectively and build successful business relationships across the company
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

indirect tax returnstax complianceproperty tax requirementstax inquiriesexemption certificate managementtax calendar managementgeneral ledger account reconciliationsVertex O SeriesOracletax audits

Soft Skills

organizational skillsattention to detailanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsindependencecustomer service skillscollaborationprofessional attitudeconfidentiality

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting