Indirect Tax Manager - Hybrid
BMC Helix, Houston, TX, United States
Overview
At BMC Helix, we don’t do ordinary. We’re the AI-native engine behind the world’s most forward-thinking IT organizations, helping them focus on what matters most. We are a mix of curious minds, creative thinkers, and courageous builders who believe tech should change the game. We celebrate wins, support each other, and laugh a lot. We are the change makers focused on delivering real value to our customers by accelerating innovation and the application of agentic AI in digital service and operations management for IT organizations around the world. Position Summary : Manager, Indirect Tax, is a key contributor to BMC Helix's tax function, combining technical indirect tax expertise with a strong command of tax technology and automation. Reporting to the VP of Tax, this role owns end-to-end indirect tax compliance operations, including sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, and other indirect tax across a multi-state footprint, while actively driving process modernization through tax technology platforms and automation tools. This role partners closely with the Order Management, Sales, and Procurement teams to embed sound tax treatment into daily operations and strategic initiatives and is expected to serve as an internal champion for tax technology adoption and continuous improvement.
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Key Pillars of Impact
Business Advisory Deliver indirect tax guidance on transactions, contracts, and business initiatives across all product lines. Compliance and Governance Manage a scalable, multi-state compliance framework that keeps pace with evolving regulatory requirements. Transformation & Modernization Champion tax technology tools, drive automation initiatives, and modernize end-to-end tax workflows.
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Key Responsibilities
Indirect Tax Compliance & Operations:
Lead preparation and timely submission of sales & use tax, property tax, business license, and miscellaneous indirect tax filings across multiple states. Assist with VAT and GST compliance as needed for international entities. Oversee exemption and resale certificate management, ensuring documentation integrity and audit readiness. Perform account reconciliations related to indirect taxes and resolve discrepancies tied to the general ledger. Serve as the primary point of contact for state and local tax audits, inquiries, and information requests. Track legislative changes, rate updates, and evolving compliance requirements; assess operational impact across the business.
Tax Technology & Automation
Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on tax determination and compliance platforms Lead or support ERP tax module configuration (Oracle, or similar), including system upgrades, tax engine integrations, and testing of new workflows. Identify and implement automation opportunities across the indirect tax compliance lifecycle, from data extraction and return preparation to filing and reconciliation. Partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to ensure tax technology infrastructure is scalable, well-documented, and aligned with business changes. Evaluate and implement new tax technology tools as the business grows, including platforms supporting e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and digital compliance. Build and maintain data pipelines and reporting dashboards that provide real-time visibility into tax liabilities, filing status, and audit exposure.
Business Advisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide technical guidance on indirect tax consequences of proposed transactions, new products, and business model changes. Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, Sales, and Operations to ensure tax considerations are embedded in contracts, pricing, and systems. Support tax due diligence in M&A or acquisition scenarios, including evaluation of indirect tax exposures and integration of acquired entities. Analyze legislative updates and communicate operational impacts to relevant business stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 4–6 years of progressive indirect tax experience at a large multinational company or public accounting firm. Demonstrated hands-on experience with Vertex O Series or a comparable tax determination platform (e.g., Avalara, ONESOURCE). Experience in software, SaaS, or technology business models, including familiarity with digital goods and services taxability a plus. Exposure to VAT/GST compliance for international entities. Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, or similar) applied to tax workflows a plus
Why Work Here?
Because you’ll matter. At Helix, you’ll solve hard problems, build smart solutions, and work with people who challenge and champion you. We believe in trust, transparency, and grit. Our culture is inclusive, flexible, and built for people who want to stretch themselves—and support others doing the same. Whether you’re remote or in-office, you’ll find space to show up fully and contribute meaningfully.
EEOC Statement
Helix is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page. BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.
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At BMC Helix, we don’t do ordinary. We’re the AI-native engine behind the world’s most forward-thinking IT organizations, helping them focus on what matters most. We are a mix of curious minds, creative thinkers, and courageous builders who believe tech should change the game. We celebrate wins, support each other, and laugh a lot. We are the change makers focused on delivering real value to our customers by accelerating innovation and the application of agentic AI in digital service and operations management for IT organizations around the world. Position Summary : Manager, Indirect Tax, is a key contributor to BMC Helix's tax function, combining technical indirect tax expertise with a strong command of tax technology and automation. Reporting to the VP of Tax, this role owns end-to-end indirect tax compliance operations, including sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, and other indirect tax across a multi-state footprint, while actively driving process modernization through tax technology platforms and automation tools. This role partners closely with the Order Management, Sales, and Procurement teams to embed sound tax treatment into daily operations and strategic initiatives and is expected to serve as an internal champion for tax technology adoption and continuous improvement.
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Key Pillars of Impact
Business Advisory Deliver indirect tax guidance on transactions, contracts, and business initiatives across all product lines. Compliance and Governance Manage a scalable, multi-state compliance framework that keeps pace with evolving regulatory requirements. Transformation & Modernization Champion tax technology tools, drive automation initiatives, and modernize end-to-end tax workflows.
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Key Responsibilities
Indirect Tax Compliance & Operations:
Lead preparation and timely submission of sales & use tax, property tax, business license, and miscellaneous indirect tax filings across multiple states. Assist with VAT and GST compliance as needed for international entities. Oversee exemption and resale certificate management, ensuring documentation integrity and audit readiness. Perform account reconciliations related to indirect taxes and resolve discrepancies tied to the general ledger. Serve as the primary point of contact for state and local tax audits, inquiries, and information requests. Track legislative changes, rate updates, and evolving compliance requirements; assess operational impact across the business.
Tax Technology & Automation
Serve as the in-house subject matter expert on tax determination and compliance platforms Lead or support ERP tax module configuration (Oracle, or similar), including system upgrades, tax engine integrations, and testing of new workflows. Identify and implement automation opportunities across the indirect tax compliance lifecycle, from data extraction and return preparation to filing and reconciliation. Partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to ensure tax technology infrastructure is scalable, well-documented, and aligned with business changes. Evaluate and implement new tax technology tools as the business grows, including platforms supporting e-invoicing, real-time reporting, and digital compliance. Build and maintain data pipelines and reporting dashboards that provide real-time visibility into tax liabilities, filing status, and audit exposure.
Business Advisory & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide technical guidance on indirect tax consequences of proposed transactions, new products, and business model changes. Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Legal, Sales, and Operations to ensure tax considerations are embedded in contracts, pricing, and systems. Support tax due diligence in M&A or acquisition scenarios, including evaluation of indirect tax exposures and integration of acquired entities. Analyze legislative updates and communicate operational impacts to relevant business stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 4–6 years of progressive indirect tax experience at a large multinational company or public accounting firm. Demonstrated hands-on experience with Vertex O Series or a comparable tax determination platform (e.g., Avalara, ONESOURCE). Experience in software, SaaS, or technology business models, including familiarity with digital goods and services taxability a plus. Exposure to VAT/GST compliance for international entities. Proficiency in data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, or similar) applied to tax workflows a plus
Why Work Here?
Because you’ll matter. At Helix, you’ll solve hard problems, build smart solutions, and work with people who challenge and champion you. We believe in trust, transparency, and grit. Our culture is inclusive, flexible, and built for people who want to stretch themselves—and support others doing the same. Whether you’re remote or in-office, you’ll find space to show up fully and contribute meaningfully.
EEOC Statement
Helix is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, visit the accommodation request page. BMC Software maintains a strict policy of not requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities, upholding a fair and ethical hiring process.
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