FinAdvantage - Assistant Manager - Sales & Use Tax

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Advisory & Client Support:

- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on US Sales & Use Tax across all 50 states, including nexus determination, taxability analysis, exemption certificate management, and voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs).

- Advise clients on complex multi-state SUT issues, including economic nexus (post-Wayfair), marketplace facilitator rules, drop-shipment scenarios, and product/service taxability.

- Provide structured, well-documented advisory memos and recommendations tailored to client industries (e.g., SaaS, e-commerce, manufacturing, retail, construction).

- Support clients through audits, notices, and state tax controversies, including drafting responses and representing clients before state tax authorities.

2. Compliance & Filing Oversight:

- Oversee end-to-end SUT compliance registrations, monthly/quarterly/annual filings, reconciliations, and payment processing across multiple US states and localities.

- Review returns prepared by the team for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.

- Ensure compliance with state-specific rules, thresholds, and filing frequencies; monitor legislative changes and communicate impact to clients and internal teams.

- Manage exemption certificate collection, validation, and renewal processes.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

1. Education & Certifications:

- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent qualification.

- Additional certifications in US Taxation (e.g., CMI Sales Tax, Avalara/Vertex certifications) will be a strong plus.

2. Experience:

- 4-8 years of progressive experience in US Sales & Use Tax, with at least 35 years in a managerial or lead role.

- Prior experience with a Big 4, US-based consulting firm, or KPO/outsourced tax service provider strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience handling multi-state compliance, audits, VDAs, and nexus studies.

Shift Timings:

- US Business Hours (EST/CST overlap) - typically 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST (flexibility required during peak filing periods).