Tax Manager - Indirect Tax

JOB DESCRIPTION
This role is Hybrid, 3 days a week ON-SITE at our Northbrook or Chicago Office.
We are seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking tax process leader to join our team as the Manager of Indirect Tax. In this pivotal role, as an individual contributor you will have the opportunity to join our tax team and provide strategic guidance on indirect tax issues in the US and globally, reporting to the US Director of Tax. This person will keep up to date on tax technical skills, tax technology skills and implement advanced automated solutions to drive efficiencies. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to our continued growth and success by challenging the status quo and shaping our future indirect tax operations, processes, and controls in a stimulating and collaborative environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches and interprets domestic and international indirect tax legislation to determine the impact to the company, with a focus on US sales & use tax, Canadian GST/HST, and Latin American VAT.
• Proposes the most effective methods to reduce indirect tax liability and optimize compliance.
• Manages and oversees the outsourced firm responsible for preparing and filing indirect tax returns, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Reviews financial statement tax calculations related to indirect taxes.
• Resolves customer-facing indirect tax matters on invoices, including exemptions, disputes, and tax certificate management, by working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Provides secondary support for indirect tax compliance and advisory in EMEA and APAC regions.
• Supports the implementation and ongoing compliance with global e-invoicing and digital tax reporting requirements, working with IT, Finance, and external vendors.
• Represents the corporation in audits by state, local, and international tax authorities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field plus a minimum of five years of directly related experience.
• Certified Public Accountant recommended.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining excellent quality.
• Detailed knowledge of US indirect tax legislation and accounting principles; working knowledge of Canadian GST/HST and Latin American VAT preferred.
• Experience overseeing outsourced tax service providers.
• Strong mathematical and computer skills required, including spreadsheet, word processing, and research software. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with tax engines (e.g., Avalara, OneSource), ERP systems, and e-invoicing platforms preferred.

What you'll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $110,000 to $145,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At the core of our expanding organization is our Finance team. We're a growing group of professionals, based around the world, who share ideas, work together and innovate to drive strategic growth and ensure financial integrity. Whether you're an expert in taxes, treasury, accounting, financial planning and analysis or corporate strategy and development, we're always looking for ambitious finance professionals who want to make an impact at a publicly traded company that's leading the way in safety science. Join our team, be part of our global community and drive the success of our mission-driven organization.