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Indirect Tax Manager

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Texas, Houston
Jan 15, 2026
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Indirect Tax Manager to support and manage a complex indirect tax function within a large, multi-state energy organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on tax professional with deep sales and use tax expertise who can independently manage compliance, audits, and tax planning initiatives while partnering closely with internal stakeholders and leadership. The position offers strong visibility, autonomy, and long-term growth potential within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: * Manage federal and state indirect tax compliance, filings, audits, and responses to tax notices * Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple states, with emphasis on complex, non-retail transactions * Lead and manage sales and use tax audits, including responding to information requests and explaining transaction data flows * Ensure accurate accrual, reconciliation, and reporting of indirect tax balances in compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls * Perform tax research and planning related to sales and use tax matters, including acquisitions, restructurings, and new business initiatives * Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure indirect tax impacts are properly reflected in financial statements * Provide guidance to internal business partners to minimize indirect tax exposure on current and future transactions * Manage and maintain tax calendars to ensure timely filings, payments, and regulatory compliance * Interface with external tax advisors, legal counsel, and taxing authorities as needed * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability * Lead or support the implementation of indirect tax technology and software solutions * Support and review work performed by co-sourced or offshore tax resources * Contribute to ad hoc tax projects and initiatives in support of senior tax leadership Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field * 8+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, with strong emphasis on sales and use tax * Experience supporting large, multi-entity organizations with multi-state operations * Solid understanding of indirect tax implications related to construction, repair, energy, or industrial activities * Strong technical tax knowledge with familiarity with US GAAP and internal controls * Proven ability to manage audits, deadlines, and competing priorities independently * Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * CPA preferred; advanced degree in Tax or Accounting is a plus Required Experience: * Hands-on sales and use tax compliance and audit management experience * Exposure to motor fuels or energy-related indirect taxes strongly preferred * Experience working with indirect tax automation or ERP tax modules * Ability to operate as a self-starter in a deadline-driven environment * Experience collaborating cross-functionally with accounting, finance, and operations teams * Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment with minimal oversight Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.