US Sales & Use Tax Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Take charge of US sales and use tax compliance across applicable states and local jurisdictions, which includes handling registrations, returns, payments, reconciliations, and responding to tax notices.

• Evaluate nexus, registration responsibilities, taxability, and sourcing for equipment purchases, leases, compute services, and various commercial agreements.

• Collaborate with procurement and project teams regarding the sales and use tax implications of GPU, networking, and other infrastructure acquisitions.

• Identify and implement exemptions for resale, research and development, data centers, and other areas.

• Manage exemption certificates along with the necessary documentation for purchases and sales to customers.

• Review contracts with customers and suppliers, providing guidance on tax clauses, invoicing, exemption requirements, and tax assessment responsibilities.

• Establish processes for reviewing use tax and seek refunds or credits when appropriate.

• Lead audits and inquiries related to sales and use tax.

• Develop and maintain guidance on taxability, compliance calendars, controls, and data requirements.

• Assist in the implementation of tax technology and automation solutions.

• Keep track of legislative changes and assess their effects on operations and new initiatives.

• Support the finance team with sales and use tax accruals, account reconciliations, budgeting, and financial audit needs.

• Coordinate with specialist advisors on related state and local taxes, including gross receipts taxes, property taxes, and project incentives.

• Work collaboratively with finance, procurement, commercial, legal teams, and external advisors.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in US multistate sales and use tax gained within a business, Big 4 firm, or specialist tax advisory firm.

• Solid technical expertise in sales and use tax compliance, nexus, sourcing, taxability, exemptions, and audit management.

• Experience evaluating the tax treatment for equipment purchases and leases, cloud or compute services, software, or other technology solutions.

• Practical experience with exemption certificates, purchase reviews, use tax accruals, and sales tax reconciliations.

• Experience supporting significant capital expenditures or businesses operating across multiple states.

• Familiarity with data centers, infrastructure, or equipment leasing is particularly beneficial.

• Capability to translate complex tax analysis into clear instructions for procurement, finance, legal, and commercial teams.

• Experience with ERP systems, tax engines, and managing large transaction datasets.

• Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while taking ownership of issues until resolved.

• Relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.

• CPA or CMI qualification is a plus.

• Authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity in Volta, allowing you to participate in the company's long-term success.

• Contributions to retirement/pension plans.

• Comprehensive health, wellness, and insurance benefits.

• Generous vacation days allocated each year.

• Discretionary bonus opportunities.

• Flexible remote work arrangements.