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Company Overview
We are a well-established, global manufacturing organization with a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With a diverse portfolio of technology-enabled products and a strong presence worldwide, the company continues to invest in scalable systems, process improvement, and best-in-class corporate functions to support ongoing growth.
Position Overview Sales and Use Tax Manager
will lead the strategy and execution of sales and use tax compliance across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely filings, managing audits, mitigating risk, and serving as a key advisor to cross‑functional partners. In addition to compliance, this position will play a critical role in process optimization, system implementations, and delivering actionable tax insights that support broader business initiatives.
This is a
hybrid role
based in the Chicagoland area.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Audit Management
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all sales and use tax returns
Manage tax inbox, data requests, and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Lead sales and use tax audits, including preparation, negotiation with tax authorities, and risk mitigation
Technical & Strategic Support
Research complex sales and use tax issues and provide guidance to internal partners
Support corporate tax strategy through analysis and proactive risk assessment
Systems & Process Improvement
Assist with implementation and testing of
SAP S/4HANA
Support deployment of an Exemption Certificate Management system
Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, IT, and other teams
Manage external consultants and lead tax‑related corporate initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of
7 years of public accounting experience , including
5+ years focused on sales and use tax
Strong proficiency with
SAP S/4HANA
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
VAT experience is a plus
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong technical expertise in indirect tax
Confident communicator who can partner effectively across the business
Detail‑oriented, proactive, and process‑driven
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Employment Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing
Industry:
Manufacturing
Location Morton Grove, IL (Chicagoland area)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Child care support
Student loan assistance
Tuition assistance
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Position Overview Sales and Use Tax Manager
will lead the strategy and execution of sales and use tax compliance across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely filings, managing audits, mitigating risk, and serving as a key advisor to cross‑functional partners. In addition to compliance, this position will play a critical role in process optimization, system implementations, and delivering actionable tax insights that support broader business initiatives.
This is a
hybrid role
based in the Chicagoland area.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Audit Management
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all sales and use tax returns
Manage tax inbox, data requests, and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Lead sales and use tax audits, including preparation, negotiation with tax authorities, and risk mitigation
Technical & Strategic Support
Research complex sales and use tax issues and provide guidance to internal partners
Support corporate tax strategy through analysis and proactive risk assessment
Systems & Process Improvement
Assist with implementation and testing of
SAP S/4HANA
Support deployment of an Exemption Certificate Management system
Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Finance, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Customer Service, IT, and other teams
Manage external consultants and lead tax‑related corporate initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of
7 years of public accounting experience , including
5+ years focused on sales and use tax
Strong proficiency with
SAP S/4HANA
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
VAT experience is a plus
Ideal Candidate Profile
Strong technical expertise in indirect tax
Confident communicator who can partner effectively across the business
Detail‑oriented, proactive, and process‑driven
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
Employment Details Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Accounting/Auditing
Industry:
Manufacturing
Location Morton Grove, IL (Chicagoland area)
Benefits
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Disability insurance
Child care support
Student loan assistance
Tuition assistance
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