Rokt
Senior Manager / Director, Indirect Tax
New York, New York, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$50kDetected 79 days ago
Machine LearningComplianceAccountingM&AFP&ATaxERPLeadershipProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsInternal AuditNetSuite
About the role
- This is an exciting role with a tremendous opportunity to grow your tax and tech skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end U.S. state and local sales and use tax obligations, including nexus analysis, registration, filing coordination, and reconciliation across all applicable jurisdictions.
- Administer and optimize Rokt's tax engine - including product taxability configurations, jurisdictional rules, exemption certificate management, and ongoing system maintenance.
- Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure Avalara is properly integrated with billing and ERP systems, and that tax calculations are accurate and current.
- Manage and support tax authority audits and inquiries related to indirect taxes - including preparation of responses, document production, and coordination with external counsel as needed.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions from an indirect tax perspective, including due diligence, nexus exposure analysis, and post-acquisition indirect tax integration.
- Utilize tech and AI to develop and maintain indirect tax policies, process documentation, and internal controls in line with SOX and operational best practices.
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate indirect tax processes using technology and AI-driven tools.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, FP&A, and Finance operations on ad hoc indirect tax matters and special projects.
- We at Rokt choose to create a company that is as diverse and inclusive as the world we live in by attracting, growing & keeping the best talent.
- Leading companies drive 10-50% of additional revenue-and often all their profits-from the extra products or services they sell.
Requirements
- This is a highly cross-functional role that requires technical depth, systems expertise, and the ability to operate and influence effectively in a fast-scaling, technology-first environment.
Nice to have
- 8+ years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or in-house corporate tax function.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. state and local sales and use tax law, nexus standards, and taxability rules for digital/SaaS products.
- Hands-on experience managing and configuring indirect tax engines - including system administration, rule configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to coordinate with external service providers on international VAT, GST, and DST compliance obligations.
- Experience managing or supporting indirect tax audits and responding to tax authority inquiries.
- Exposure to indirect tax due diligence and M&A transactions.
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and a genuine interest in leveraging AI and automation tools.
Compensation
- $10k-$50k
Benefits
- Every Rokt'star gets equity in the company Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office.
- Plus join the gym on us!
- Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance!
- Dog-friendly office Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.) Work with the greatest talent in town See the world!
- Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
- Equity grants are issued in good faith, subject to company policies, board approval, and individual eligibility.
Company info
- As a mission-driven, hyper-growth community of curious explorers, our ambition is to unlock real-time relevancy in ecommerce and beyond.
- Our bias for action means we are not afraid to quickly venture into uncharted territories, take risks, or challenge the status quo; in doing so we either win or learn.
- We work together as one aligned team, never letting egos get in the way of brilliant ideas.
- We value diversity, transparency, and smart humble people who enjoy building a disruptive business together.
- We pride ourselves on being a force for good as we make the world better.
- We are Rokt, a hyper-growth ecommerce leader.
- Rokt's AI Brain and ecommerce Network powers billions of transactions connecting hundreds of millions of customers, and is trusted to do this by the world's leading companies.
- We are a team of builders helping smart businesses find innovative ways to meet customer needs and generate incremental revenue.
- At Rokt, we practice transparency in career paths and compensation.
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