Tax Manager - Sales & Use

Sales & Use Tax Manager

📍 Des Plaines, IL (Hybrid)

A well-established, global organization with a strong U.S. footprint is seeking a Sales & Use Tax Manager to own and elevate its indirect tax function. This role will lead compliance, audit management, and process modernization efforts across a complex, multi-entity environment.

This is a highly visible position for a tax professional who enjoys combining technical depth, operational leadership, and cross-functional partnership—with meaningful exposure to ERP transformation initiatives.

What You’ll Own

• End-to-end responsibility for U.S. sales and use tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversight of return preparation, filings, data accuracy, exemption handling, and internal tax inquiries
• Leadership of sales and use tax audits, including preparation, authority interaction, and issue resolution
• Identification and mitigation of indirect tax risk through process improvement and controls
• Research and interpretation of complex tax issues, providing practical guidance to internal stakeholders
• Active involvement in ERP-related tax initiatives, including system implementation, testing, and optimization
• Partnership with Finance, AP, Procurement, Customer Service, IT, and external advisors to ensure consistent tax treatment
• Management of external consultants and participation in broader finance or systems-related projects

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• 7 years of progressive tax experience, with a strong focus on sales & use tax
• Background in public accounting and/or large corporate environments
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Exposure to VAT or international indirect tax is a plus
• Proven ability to lead audits, manage deadlines, and work cross-functionally
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate tax complexity into business-friendly guidance
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-impact ownership of a critical tax function
• Meaningful involvement in system modernization and process improvement
• Hybrid work model based in the Chicagoland area
• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial wellness, and work-life balance
• Organization values flexibility, development, and internal growth