Indirect Tax Manager - North America at DNV GL USA, INC. in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

About GSS


As the internal support organization for DNV and DNV owned companies, we deliver shared services within Human Resources, Finance, IT and Real Estate & Procurement to DNV globally. Our mission is to enable DNV to grow, succeed with its business goals and improve competitiveness. Customer experience is at the core of everything we do. GSS is responsible for many of the tools, processes and daily routines that create the backbone of DNV.
DNV is seeking a Indirect Tax Manager that will be responsible for leading and managing the Company's indirect tax compliance, audit management, and tax-related customer service efforts. This role is responsible for all North American indirect taxes including, sales, use, GST/HST/QST, VAT, personal property taxes, miscellaneous business and license taxes, and all other taxes not directly related to income tax. The Tax group at DNV is talented, collaborative and thrives by being results-oriented as individuals while supporting teammates when necessary to help ensure success!


This role will be located in our Katy, Texas office on a hybrid schedule.




What You'll Do

• Lead all indirect tax activities including the implementation and maintenance of indirect tax best practices and internal controls with the assistance of internal staff and external resources.
• Oversee and prepare the accurate, timely and efficient filings of indirect tax returns.
• Oversee and prepare the annual personal property tax returns.
• Manage and maintain tax calendars, timely filing of returns, filing positions, supporting workpapers, tax payments, and internal controls.
• Act as a trusted advisor to GSS Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and other Business Areas on Indirect and Property tax issues: including research and analysis of tax impacts of new product offerings, billing tax engines, and both internal and external customer tax inquiries.
• Review and approve contract language related to Indirect or Property tax and the impacts of vendor contracts and leases.
• Develop and maintain procedures for calculation and payment of use tax.
• Identify and implement indirect tax operational process improvements, focusing on controls, automation, efficiency, and analytics.
• Review indirect and property tax liability reconciliations, including determining the adequacy of balances.
• Develop exemption certificate maintenance process for both vendors and customers.
• Collaborate with Business Areas to integrate tax considerations into business operations, contracts, and transactions.
• Direct the strategy on all audits of indirect tax to mitigate the impact on business.
• Engage/negotiate with tax authorities, responding to inquiries, and resolving any tax-related issues in a timely manner.
• Responsible for management of all indirect and property tax audits/VDAs, whether handled internally or with the 3rd party assistance.

What we offer for Internal Candidates"

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)


• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits


• Spending accounts - FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA


• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace


• 401(k) with company match


• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits


• Education reimbursement program


• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities


• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program


• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company


• Career advancement opportunities
  
  
  **Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.


DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.


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What is required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation or finance


• 5+ years of relevant indirect tax experience


• CPA or CMI certification a plus


• Role is considered a working manager


• Strong knowledge of US indirect tax, Canadian GST/HST/QST, and VAT


• Must have experience with indirect taxes in the software industry


• Experience interacting with tax auditors and audit defense


• Experience with general ledger systems such as Oracle, billing systems, and internal tax engines.


• Experience with OneSource software


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and SharePoint


• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a dynamic environment in order to meet internal and external deadlines


• Track record of taking initiative to drive individual and team results


• Experience effectively working in cross-functional teams and leading associates and prioritizing deliverables


• Comfortable and confident in a results-driven team-oriented environment


• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills


• Strong written and verbal English communication skills


• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening
  
  

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position* Apply Now