ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the CBRE Manager of Indirect Tax, you will manage domestic and international tax compliance functions, tax provisions and cash tax projections. You’ll also supervise tax staff and coordinates with outside consultants and foreign regional controllers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Provide strategic tax consulting and enterprise resource planning services for multiple U.S. lines of business and client specific contracts.
• Review global supplier and client contracts to determine appropriate tax law application as it relates to business unit model.
• Consult finance teams on optimal process for transactions within system capabilities.
• Contribute to M&A strategies by delivering insight of current operating models and advising on optimal integration of acquired targets.
• Assist with review/update of ERP tax code updates, exemption configurations and tax matrices.
• Identify process inefficiencies and develop streamline solutions by leveraging technology within the indirect tax function.
• Create and maintain tax templates and system flowcharts for multiple line of businesses and account teams.
• Assist upper management with process improvement strategies, research, system integrations and data analysis.
• Manage and lead tax audits for multiple business entities in various US states.
• Collaborate with individual Finance teams in gathering documentation in preparation for audit presentation.
• Develop audit processes for newly acquired business entities.
• Reporting and Filing – analyze large volumes of tax and financial data from multiple sources for accurate reporting. Review and manage customer exemption certificates and resale certificates. Review tax returns to adhere to state reporting requirements.
• Business Licenses – analyze revenue data for multiple entities to determine local filing requirements. Review license applications for accuracy.
• Sales Tax Registrations – review current and new entity registrations to ensure compliance with state requirements.
• Continuously conduct tax research in relation to consulting, audit and company’s services.

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized four-year college or university, preferably in Accounting/Finance/Business or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in the sales and use tax field is required.
• CMI Preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret tax laws and regulations to effectively communicate with internal and external clients without a tax background; the ability to effectively respond to complex inquiries or complaints from taxing authorities, clients, co-workers, supervisor, and / or management; and the ability to present information effectively to an internal department, C-level management and /or large groups of employees.
• Advanced computer skills, including by not limited to intermediate to advanced Excel skills and intermediate to advanced research skills. Ability to learn and master technology used by both PPG and the indirect tax team is also required.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft, Thomson Reuters One Source and/or tax software (i.e. Avalara) is preferred as well as knowledge of sales & use tax regulations related to construction projects.
• Knowledge of financial accounting terms and principles. Intermediate/advanced knowledge of sales & use tax principles and regulations is also required – multistate exposure