Indirect Tax Manager Resume Example

Indirect Tax Manager · Adobe Inc.

San Jose, CA · 2019 - Present

• Led the optimization of global indirect tax processes for SaaS offerings, resulting in a 15% reduction in manual compliance efforts and enhanced audit readiness.
• Managed VAT/GST compliance for over 50 countries, mitigating tax exposures by proactively implementing changes related to digital services and e-commerce regulations.
• Successfully defended the company during multiple state sales tax and international VAT audits, achieving an average 90% favorable outcome on assessed liabilities.
• Collaborated with engineering and product teams to integrate indirect tax logic into new product launches, ensuring seamless global tax compliance from inception.
• Implemented Alteryx workflows to automate data extraction and reconciliation, improving reporting accuracy by 20% and reducing quarterly close time by 2 days.

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst · eBay Inc.

San Jose, CA · 2015 - 2019

• Analyzed and interpreted complex global marketplace facilitator laws, contributing to the successful implementation of new tax collection strategies across 15+ jurisdictions.
• Played a key role in the integration of Vertex O Series for sales and use tax determination, improving tax calculation accuracy by 25% and reducing errors by 10%.
• Developed and maintained tax matrices for various product categories and service types, supporting accurate indirect tax treatment for over $10B in annual transactions.
• Supported the indirect tax aspects of international expansion projects, ensuring compliance with local VAT/GST requirements for new market entries.
• Prepared detailed indirect tax reconciliations and journal entries, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies by 18%.

Tax Consultant (Indirect Tax) · Deloitte Tax LLP

San Francisco, CA · 2012 - 2015

• Provided indirect tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of clients, primarily in the technology and retail sectors.
• Assisted clients with sales and use tax audit defense, research, and voluntary disclosure agreements, successfully resolving 10+ open audit issues.
• Conducted research on complex state and local tax issues, providing clear and concise recommendations to clients regarding taxability of products and services.
• Prepared and reviewed multi-state sales and use tax returns, ensuring timely and accurate filings for clients with annual revenues ranging from $50M to $500M.

Master of Science in Taxation (MST) · Golden Gate University

San Francisco, CA · 2013 - 2015

• Specialized in international and state & local taxation.
• Graduated with Distinction, GPA: 3.9/4.0.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting · University of California, Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · 2008 - 2012

• Member, Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society.
• Awarded Dean's List for four consecutive semesters.

Indirect Tax Manager · Abbott Laboratories

Abbott Park, IL · 2019 - Present

• Led the global indirect tax function for a $40B+ healthcare company, managing a team of 4 tax professionals and overseeing compliance for 50+ jurisdictions.
• Managed and successfully defended complex sales and use tax audits, resulting in audit assessments reduced by an average of 40% annually.
• Spearheaded the implementation of Vertex O Series across multiple ERP systems (SAP and Oracle), improving tax calculation accuracy by 98% and reducing manual review by 25%.
• Developed and executed strategic tax planning initiatives that identified and realized over $3.5M in annual tax savings through nexus studies and exemption certificate management.
• Collaborated with IT and business units to integrate indirect tax considerations into new product launches and supply chain restructuring, ensuring proactive compliance.

Senior Indirect Tax Analyst · CVS Health

Northbrook, IL · 2016 - 2019

• Managed monthly sales and use tax compliance for over 30 states, processing returns for revenue exceeding $100M.
• Performed detailed tax account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to ensure financial statement accuracy and compliance.
• Conducted extensive tax research on complex sales and use tax issues, providing clear interpretations to legal and business teams, reducing potential liabilities by 15%.
• Assisted in managing indirect tax audits, preparing documentation and supporting analysis, contributing to favorable audit outcomes.
• Developed new internal processes for managing exemption certificates, reducing non-compliance risks and improving efficiency by 10%.

Senior Financial Analyst · United Airlines

Chicago, IL · 2012 - 2016

• Analyzed financial performance of key operational divisions, identifying cost-saving opportunities totaling $2M annually through detailed variance analysis and forecasting.
• Developed and maintained complex financial models for budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for a $15B+ revenue segment.
• Prepared and presented detailed financial reports and strategic insights to senior leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Streamlined reporting processes using advanced Excel and SQL, reducing report generation time by 20 hours per month.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams on capital expenditure analysis, optimizing project selection and resource allocation.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) · Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Evanston, IL · 2015 - 2017

• Specialization in Finance and Strategy
• Achieved a 3.8 GPA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, IL · 2008 - 2012

• Graduated Cum Laude
• Member, Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Honor Society