Senior Manager, U.S Indirect Tax (Miami, FL)

Company Description:

Associated Energy Group, LLC (AEG Fuels) is a global aviation fuels and services supply chain management company. The company’s core business is the marketing and financing of fuel supply and logistics solutions for the world’s largest airlines, militaries, and corporate operators.

AEG Fuels serves its clients through a network of longstanding relationships with subcontracted parties around the world. Customers are afforded the benefits of negotiated fuel and throughput pricing based on AEG Fuel’s aggregate volume within a network of over 3,000 airports as well as the company’s specialized expertise in delivering products safely and on-time.

AEG Fuels is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and unparalleled 24/7 service around the world. 30 different nationalities are represented on AEG’s team and with offices in Miami, Houston, Toluca, Medellin, Sao Paolo, London, Dubai, Singapore and Shanghai the company combines a global presence with a local touch.

AEG Core Values:

• Excellence & Teamwork
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation
• Respect & Trust
• Always Do What’s Right

Position Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Manager, U.S. Indirect Tax to lead our U.S. indirect tax function, with a focus on Sales & Use Tax, Excise Tax, and State and Local Tax (SALT). This role will be responsible for compliance, tax planning, audit management, and filing obligations across jurisdictions, while driving process improvements and supporting strategic business initiatives. Experience in fuel tax is a strong plus.

This role requires exceptional technical expertise, operational discipline, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment. A background in public accounting combined with in-house corporate tax experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of U.S. Indirect Tax, including Sales & Use Tax, Excise Tax, Fuel Tax, and other transaction-based taxes.
• Oversee the indirect tax compliance calendar, ensuring accurate and timely tax return filings and payments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Design, implement, and maintain indirect tax policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute tax planning strategies to minimize exposure and maximize savings.
• Partner with internal departments (e.g., accounting, legal, procurement, operations) and external advisors to assess tax implications of business operations and changes.
• Manage indirect tax audits, including data collection, responses, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Provide technical guidance on indirect tax issues, including nexus determinations, taxability assessments, and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs).
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement in tax compliance and reporting.
• Supervise and develop a team of indirect tax professionals; provide coaching, training, and performance management.
• Stay current on U.S. tax legislation and regulatory changes; assess and communicate potential business impacts.

Requirements:

• 7 years of progressive experience in U.S. Indirect Tax with strong exposure to Sales & Use Tax, Excise Tax, Fuel Tax and SALT matters.
• Prior in house oil and gas industry experience is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a corporate tax department in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of fuel tax compliance is a plus.
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. indirect tax laws and regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
• Proficient with tax compliance systems (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, SAP).
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Education & Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• CPA certification (plus).
• Advanced degree (e.g., MST or JD/LLM) is a plus.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both executive and execution levels.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, analytical, self-starter and detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong ethics and integrity in handling confidential and sensitive financial data.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package.
• 4 weeks of PTO to start 6 Paid Holidays (for a total of 27 days).
• Health Benefits through Florida Blue.
• Dental & Vision Insurance through SunLife.
• 6% match on 401K.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture.