Indirect Tax Manager

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Manager of Indirect Tax to join our Tax Division in Kennesaw, GA.  In this role, you will lead the organization’s indirect tax compliance activities to ensure full adherence to state and local tax laws.  You will oversee multi-state / jurisdictions indirect tax, annual reports, and business licenses reporting, manage sales/use and property tax audits, and partner with executive leadership to support business decisions with expert tax guidance.  The Manager of Indirect Tax manages a Senior / Staff Tax Accountant, drives process improvements, and ensures accurate, timely tax and business report filings.

• →Manage, review, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-state and local sales & use tax returns, journal entries, and tax account reconciliations, and manage exemption certificates.
• →Manage, review, and prepare other federal, state, and local indirect tax registrations, filings and payments, including but not limited to excise tax, business licenses, and annual reports.
• →Manage, review, and prepare annual business property tax renditions and real and business property tax payments, and prepare property tax budgets and expense accruals.
• →Manage tax audits and respond to notices as needed.
• →Research, analyze, and provide guidance on indirect tax issues.
• →Monitor current tax rules, regulations, and tax rates, and create reference matrices.
• →Manage senior / staff tax accountant.
• →Improve processes.
• →Supporting tax planning and structuring of transactions.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA license preferred
• 8+ years of compliance experience in multistate sales/use tax, property tax, and excise tax, with combined experience in large CPA firms and in-house tax departments
• 3+ years managing tax staff
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) with at least intermediate level Excel skills, Enterprise Resource Planning systems (SAP preferred), tax research software, and compliance software (Vertex)

• Strong interpersonal and written & verbal communication skills
• Strong technical foundation in US indirect tax
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail required
• Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal corporate business partners, external auditors, and tax authorities
• Ability to be flexible to meet demanding deadlines and time schedules
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter

• The Indirect Tax Manager is expected to self-direct and make final decisions around day-to-day indirect tax compliance matters, with minimal supervision and guidance from the Director of Tax.  The Indirect Tax Manager will discuss and review technical issues with the Director of Tax where appropriate and has authority to process transactions / tax payments within the limits associated with the job level.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!  

• 401(k) and Profit Sharing 
• Fertility Benefits 
• 37.5 hour work-week 
• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Wellness Program 
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles) 
• Long-Term Disability 
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits 
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product 

Reports to:  Director of Tax

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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