Manager, Indirect Tax

Company: CBRE
Location: Dallas
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

Manager, Indirect Tax

Job ID

212075

Posted

13-Apr-2025

Service line

Corporate Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Accounting/Finance

Location(s)

Dallas - Texas - United States of America

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 coordinate with outside consultants and foreign regional controllers.

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
  What You'll Need:
  
  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.
    
    Why CBRE:
    
    When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.
    
    Our Values in Hiring
    
    At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
    
    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
    
    Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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