Compliance Lead

Compliance Lead - US SALT + Global VAT (CPA Required) Location: Remote (USA-based client)Employment Type: Full-timeDepartment: Finance / ComplianceReports to: CFOWorking Hours: US Eastern Time (EST/ET) business hoursAbout the role:We’re hiring a Compliance Lead for a USA-based client to own day-to-day tax compliance—primarily US State & Local Sales/Use Tax and VAT filings across multiple countries. In this role, you will ensure accurate, timely filings; manage TaxJar operations; oversee registrations and administrative obligations; and lead responses to tax notices and audits. This is a high-ownership position with direct visibility to the client’s CFO, working in US Eastern Time (ET) business hours.What you'll do:Global VAT (multi-country)Prepare, review, and file VAT returns across multiple jurisdictions (monthly/quarterly/annual), including required schedules and reconciliationsCoordinate with local advisors/agents for country-specific filings, registrations, and compliance requirementsMaintain VAT calendars, workpapers, and audit-ready documentationUS State & Local Sales/Use Tax (SALT)Manage sales/use tax filings and payments across applicable US jurisdictionsSupport nexus monitoring and ensure timely registrations, renewals, and permit maintenanceHandle administrative filings and correspondence with US states (and other countries as applicable)TaxJar ownershipOwn TaxJar end-to-end: setup/configuration, mappings, data integrity, filing settings, and troubleshootingReconcile TaxJar outputs to source systems and validate taxable sales, exemptions, and tax collectedImplement controls to reduce filing errors and manual adjustmentsControls, documentation, and stakeholder managementBuild and maintain SOPs, checklists, and a compliance calendarPartner with Finance (AR/AP/GL), RevOps, and Operations to ensure correct tax treatment and clean transaction dataRespond to tax notices, inquiries, and audits—compile support, draft responses, and coordinate resolutionContinuous improvementIdentify automation opportunities and improve close-to-file workflowsTrack compliance metrics and drive root-cause fixes (tax codes, ship-to logic, exemptions, marketplace rules, etc.)Required Qualifications:Active CPA (mandatory)5–8+ years of experience in indirect tax compliance (US SALT and/or global VAT), in-house or advisoryHands-on experience with TaxJar (account management, filings, reconciliations, issue resolution)Strong working knowledge of:US sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictionsExemption and exemption certificate processesVAT return fundamentals and multi-country compliance coordinationAdvanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (reconciliations, pivots, lookups; comfort with large datasets)Strong ownership, attention to detail, and consistent on-time deliveryNice to have:Experience with Avalara or similar tools; ERP integrations (NetSuite/QuickBooks/Xero)Familiarity with e-commerce/payment platforms and marketplace facilitator rulesExperience managing external tax advisors across multiple countries

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