The Indirect Tax Manager will manage the sales and use and property tax compliance process and assist in all aspects of planning and sales tax audit matters for indirect taxes.
This role can be fully remote or hybrid, with regular in-office presence in San Diego, CA or Edison, NJ.
Support the preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns (sales & use tax, withholding taxes related to indirect tax, property taxes, etc.)
Ensure correct tax treatment of construction contracts, including long-term contracts, percentage of completion billing, advance payments/deposits, and change orders.
Monitor compliance across multiple jurisdictions, sites, and project entities.
Maintain accurate indirect tax accounting and reconciliations.
Advise project, procurement, and commercial teams on indirect tax implications of construction contracts, operation & maintenance agreements, and subcontracting arrangements.
Manage indirect tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities, as assigned.
Identify, assess, and mitigate indirect tax risks related to construction projects.
Implement internal controls and processes to ensure consistent tax treatment across projects.

Requirements

B.S in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or Law (MS, JD, or CPA preferred)
10+ years of indirect tax experience, ideally within construction, engineering, or renewables
Strong knowledge of construction-specific tax issues (e.g., mixed supplies, cost-plus contracts, subcontractor taxation)
Experience handling indirect tax audits and working with tax authorities
Familiarity with ERP systems
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret complex construction contracts and translate them into correct tax treatment
Excellent and timely communication and stakeholder management skills
Customer service approach to internal stakeholders and external project owners
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple competing project priorities with frequent communication/updates
Proactive and self-motivated work ethic and can operate independently and within a team with minimal supervision
Strategic, commercial mindset with a focus on risk management and value creation
Adaptability to change and shifting priorities
Ability to effectively explain tax technical concepts to non-tax teams.

Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

indirect tax compliancesales and use taxproperty taxtax auditstax accountingtax risk assessmentconstruction contractscost-plus contractssubcontractor taxationERP systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication skillsstakeholder managementcustomer servicedetail-orientedproactive work ethicstrategic mindsetadaptability

Certifications

B.S in AccountingB.S in FinanceB.S in TaxB.S in LawMSJDCPA