Grant Thornton (US)
Job Overview
As the Global Indirect Tax Manager, you’ll deliver a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for your clients. You’ll collaborate with the Global Indirect Tax team, lead staff on various tax matters, and manage all phases of project and engagement management.
Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client service teams; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide variety of industries.
Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients.
Develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews.
Contribute to practice development through process improvements, thought leadership, and team collaboration.
Develop and deliver project proposals, including detailed workplans and fee quotes, to prospective clients.
Manage project budgets and financial administration, preparing invoices and monitoring/collecting outstanding accounts receivable.
Serve as a U.S. state and local Sales/Use Tax and related indirect taxes subject‑matter resource, with particular expertise in Washington State excise tax.
Manage and deliver U.S. State and Local Indirect Tax consulting services, focusing on Sales/Use Tax, including:
Reverse audits (refund claims)
Audit defense and controversy support
Multi‑state nexus analyses
Researching state and local tax issues, preparing technical memoranda and client correspondence
Exposure quantification and remediation planning
Registration and voluntary disclosure agreement processes across states
ASC 450 reviews
Sales/use tax due diligence analyses
Administrative and compliance support, including preparing, reviewing, and filing returns and responding to state inquiries
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Minimum six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Support business development activities, including proposal development and pursuit activities.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Salary The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Bellevue, WA office is between $121,000 and $181,400.
About Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals.
Team
Hybrid work model: requires in‑person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site.
Work‑life integration options to support overall well‑being.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives available at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
Employee assistance program.
Paid sick leave (minimum 72 hours for interns and seasonal employees).
401(k) savings plan for eligible employees.
Discretionary, annual bonus based on performance (eligible employees only).
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.
References and Application Scope Applications for this role are accepted until the position is filled. If you are selected for an interview, a team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect.
Additional Geographic Specifics
Los Angeles applicants: we consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with local laws.
Massachusetts applicants: the position does not require or administer lie detector tests.
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Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities
Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client service teams; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide variety of industries.
Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients.
Develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews.
Contribute to practice development through process improvements, thought leadership, and team collaboration.
Develop and deliver project proposals, including detailed workplans and fee quotes, to prospective clients.
Manage project budgets and financial administration, preparing invoices and monitoring/collecting outstanding accounts receivable.
Serve as a U.S. state and local Sales/Use Tax and related indirect taxes subject‑matter resource, with particular expertise in Washington State excise tax.
Manage and deliver U.S. State and Local Indirect Tax consulting services, focusing on Sales/Use Tax, including:
Reverse audits (refund claims)
Audit defense and controversy support
Multi‑state nexus analyses
Researching state and local tax issues, preparing technical memoranda and client correspondence
Exposure quantification and remediation planning
Registration and voluntary disclosure agreement processes across states
ASC 450 reviews
Sales/use tax due diligence analyses
Administrative and compliance support, including preparing, reviewing, and filing returns and responding to state inquiries
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Minimum six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience.
CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Support business development activities, including proposal development and pursuit activities.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Salary The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Bellevue, WA office is between $121,000 and $181,400.
About Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals.
Team
Hybrid work model: requires in‑person attendance at least two days per week at a GT office or client site.
Work‑life integration options to support overall well‑being.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives available at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs.
Employee assistance program.
Paid sick leave (minimum 72 hours for interns and seasonal employees).
401(k) savings plan for eligible employees.
Discretionary, annual bonus based on performance (eligible employees only).
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.
References and Application Scope Applications for this role are accepted until the position is filled. If you are selected for an interview, a team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect.
Additional Geographic Specifics
Los Angeles applicants: we consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with local laws.
Massachusetts applicants: the position does not require or administer lie detector tests.
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