Tax Manager

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The Indirect Tax Manager manages the different tax requirements of the various WPP which are serviced by the North American shared services hub. This individual will be responsible for working with the different business units on organizing and compiling data for the monthly, quarterly, and annual filings and any required local tax filings.  In addition, this individual will be responsible for coordinating any necessary tax entries such as Sales & Use tax and B&O tax as well as working across functions within the SSC to coordinate any tax implications for any P.O.s and invoices.  The Indirect Tax Manager will help lead the internal control improvement initiative of various processes relating to tax and handles the documentation and review of process flows, SOPs, and advising on relevant changes to legislation or tax issues that affect the business, if applicable.

What you'll be doing:

• Ensure timely and complete tax reporting for all areas of responsibility, such as local sales & use tax requirements.
• Coordinating any monthly, quarterly, and annual tax entries related to Sales & Use tax as well as any necessary B&O tax entries, property tax entries, etc.
• Coordinate and complete tax filings as well as submit any required payments in accordance with local country tax timelines, if applicable,
• Streamlining and optimizing tax accounting and compliance processes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant business stakeholders in order to ensure timely communications regarding any transaction that may have tax consequences and tax planning opportunities. Communicate tax recommendations to appropriate departments and implement planning ideas as required.
• Work across functions within the SSC (such as A/P and A/R) to coordinate any tax implications in Workday related to any sales & use tax applied to P.O.s and invoices.
• Perform any necessary tax research related to any tax implications that arise, such as tax implications related to any SaaS contracts with any vendors.
• Effectively communicate all tax issues with senior management and WPP Tax and ensure compliance with all WPP group policies and procedures.
•  Handle and respond to notices and assist with tax audits and gathering of requested data.
• Creation and management of all required resale and exemptions certificates, as needed.
• Assist in the design and audit suitable tax controls and governance framework across the area of SSC responsibility in respect of tax activity in order to mitigate tax risks.
• Lead tax planning and technology projects, where applicable, and provide timely advice to the key business stakeholders across Finance, IT, and senior management.

What you'll need:

• Proven work experience as a  Tax Manager.
• Work experience: 3+ years in public accounting working with Indirect/Sales & Use Tax (Big 4 highly preferred). 5+ years of total experience.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting to record  journal entries related to indirect tax filings and accruals.
• Strong work experience with local sales & use tax filings.
• Excellent knowledge of  tax compliance.
• Ability to work both effectively within a team and alone.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, whereby you can provide transparent, clear, and appropriate communication through multiple appropriate communication methods.
• Ability to build trusted and respected stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally and can manage these constructively.
• Excellent attention to detail, good judgement showing logical data-based decision making, and a hands-on approach.
• The ability to work under tight deadlines, managing multiple stakeholders (both inte