Manager, Indirect Tax

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager, Indirect Tax to oversee the Ticketmaster North America indirect tax compliance process including:

• Reviewing and approving indirect tax returns
• Managing sales tax audits
• Leading indirect tax automation projects utilizing Ticketmaster’s third-party indirect tax software

Our ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized, has prior experience as a member of the indirect tax function within an organization and is proficient in Microsoft Excel, Vertex OSeries and other enterprise level accounting software (i.e., Oracle Financials and/or SAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Tax
• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in a comparable indirect tax role
• Vertex OSeries and Vertex Indirect Tax Returns software experience desired
• Experience with Canada tax filing requirements (GST, HST, PST) is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Excel skills including use of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP function preferred
• Experience with Oracle Financials ERP systems is a plus
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to work overtime during financial close periods as needed

Requirements

• Review, approve and file all US indirect tax returns and related calculation support (sales tax, admissions tax, business & occupation tax, property tax)
• Review, approve and file all Canada indirect tax returns and related calculation support (GST, HST and QST) for all lines of business that Ticketmaster operates in Canada
• Manage all aspects of indirect tax audits including communicating with and resolving disputes with tax auditors
• Research tax statutes, prepare audit support, and provide updates and guidance to TM management on the status of the audits
• Lead indirect tax compliance automation efforts including creating and maintaining tax rules in the Vertex tax software
• Review and reconcile indirect tax general ledger accounts and propose journal entries to record accruals as needed
• Research indirect tax laws and monitor new tax legislation
• Prepare indirect tax policies and procedures as needed for use by internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal personnel to resolve indirect tax calculation issues
• Oversee business license registration and renewal process
• Propose and lead process improvement initiatives geared towards streamlining and making the indirect tax compliance process more efficient
• Prepare ad hoc schedules as requested by management
• Participate in various indirect tax projects as requested by management

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family
• Access to a health care concierge
• Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• Free concert tickets
• Generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time, and personal days
• 401(k) program with company match
• Stock reimbursement program
• New parent programs including caregiver leave and baby bonuses
• Fertility, adoption, foster, or surrogacy support
• Career and skill development programs with School of Live
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Volunteer time off and crowdfunding match