Director, Indirect and Telecom Tax

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Director of Indirect Tax to lead our indirect tax function. This position reports to the Chief Accounting Officer. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SaaS, telecom tax and regulatory filings, a strong understanding of US sales/use tax, Canadian GST/HST, International VAT/GST, and experience with FCC/USAC filings. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all indirect tax laws and regulations, as well as identifying and implementing tax-saving strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of three indirect tax professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee all aspects of indirect tax compliance for SaaS/Telecom products, including the preparation and filing of transactional tax returns, US Sales/Use Tax, Canadian GST/HST, and other provincial filings.
• Manage and ensure timely and accurate filing of all state and federal regulatory filings, such as FCC/USAC reports, State PSC reports, and Canadian CRTC filings.
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize tax positions.
• Provide tax guidance on new product introductions and service offerings, ensuring that all tax implications are identified and addressed.
• Monitor changes in telecom and indirect tax laws and regulations and ensure that the company's systems and processes are updated accordingly.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors and consultants.
• Lead and support the company during federal, state, and local telecom and indirect tax audits.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including sales, legal, accounting, and business operations, to provide tax support and guidance.
• Develop and maintain internal controls over tax processes to ensure SOX compliance.
• Streamline and automate tax workflows and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax, with a focus on the telecommunications industry.
• Demonstrated experience with FCC/USAC filings and telecom tax compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GST/HST regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or Master of Science in Taxation.
• Experience with Avalara tax automation software.
• Experience working in a corporate tax department or a public accounting firm.