Indirect Tax Lead

IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is looking for an Indirect Tax Lead to support our Global tax operation. In this role, you will work closely with the Tax Director and Tax Manager as well as finance, legal, sales, and engineering team members to execute both domestic and international indirect tax functions. The ideal candidate will be able to identify and research various tax issues, clearly articulate findings, and demonstrate the ability to use tax knowledge and previous experience to add value to a fast-paced, rapidly changing, and high-growth company.

This position requires you to be in our San Mateo, CA, headquarters office. #LI-EM1

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Manage indirect tax compliance processes, including U.S. sales tax, international VAT/GST, excise tax, and property tax filings, while ensuring accurate and timely compliance


• Lead taxability analysis, nexus monitoring, indirect tax exposure assessments, ASC 450 analysis, and statute of limitations reviews


• Maintain and enhance indirect tax systems, taxability configurations, and related processes to support accurate tax calculation, reporting, and operational efficiency


• Review and manage exemption certificates and supporting documentation


• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Engineering, Product, and other business teams to support business expansion, new products, system implementations, and process improvements


• Lead responses to indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, including documentation gathering, tax research, and audit defense coordination


• Manage indirect tax reconciliations, GL accounts, and relationships with external advisors and service providers

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• BA/BS degree


• At least 4+ years of relevant compliance experience in a public accounting firm and/or the tax function of a multinational corporation


• Basic Federal, State and Local, and International tax knowledge is required 


• Strong multitasking, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are required


• Hands-on experience with US sales tax compliance processes and filings


• Experience with SaaS, digital products, marketplace facilitator, or e-commerce business models is preferred


• Comfortable working with large datasets from multiple systems and data sources with strong analytical skills


• Experience with tax engines, ERP systems, and indirect tax system/process improvements (e.g., Vertex, NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar platforms)


• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• CPA preferred


• Foreign indirect tax experience is a plus


• Experience with IT systems implementation projects related to transactional taxes is a plus


• Willingness to learn and deploy technology solutions for various tax responsibilities

The base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 - $170,000 + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the position. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your preferred location during the hiring process.