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Tax Manager

Buckingham Search
Niles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2026

As the Sales and Use Tax Manager, you’ll lead the strategy and execution of tax compliance, setting the standard for accuracy and efficiency across the organization.

The Sales and Use Tax Manager plays a critical role in driving tax compliance excellence and strategic guidance across the organization. This position leads all aspects of sales and use tax operations, ensuring accurate and timely filings, managing audits, and mitigating risk. Beyond compliance, the role partners with cross-functional teams to support corporate initiatives, optimize processes, and deliver actionable tax insights that influence business decisions. Success in this role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and proficiency in SAP S/4HANA to streamline tax workflows and enhance efficiency.


Responsibilities:

  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of all sales and use tax returns, manage the tax inbox and data, and handle inquiries from internal and external customers.
  • Oversee sales and use tax audits, including the preparation of materials and negotiation with tax authorities, while identifying and mitigating potential tax risks.
  • Conduct research on complex tax issues, providing guidance to internal stakeholders and supporting corporate tax strategies.
  • Assist with the implementation and testing of SAP S/4HANA and an Exemption Certificate Management system, while improving tax compliance processes for efficiency and accuracy.
  • Work closely with the Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, IT, and other departments to ensure cohesive tax reporting and compliance.
  • Manage external consultants and lead corporate projects that enhance tax strategy and business operations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of wide-ranging public accounting experience with at least 5 years of experience in sales and use tax compliance.
  • Proficiency with SAP S/4Hana
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Experience with VAT is a plus

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000

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