State Licensed Tax Lead

Job Summary

Leading the U.S. state and local tax strategy, the full-time remote State Licensed Tax Lead will manage compliance and audit defense while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive automation and AI improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee U.S. state and local income tax and indirect tax strategy, compliance, and audit defense across various business lines
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax configuration and reporting for new product launches
• Drive automation and AI initiatives to enhance tax validation, research, and exemption processes

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in state and local tax, particularly in telecom and SaaS industries
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 450, and ASC 740 requirements related to state and local taxes
• Experience managing SALT audits and leading cross-functional tax technology initiatives
• Proficient in billing, ERP, and tax technology platforms (e.g., Oracle, Zuora, Avalara)
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or JD preferred