The Global Indirect Tax Manager will manage tax projects, develop client proposals, and oversee tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions, focusing on indirect taxes.
Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Manager to join our team in Bellevue, WA. Additional approved locations include Los Angels, CA, Newport Beach, CA, Phoenix, AZ, San Francisco, CA, and San Jose, CA. As the Global Indirect Tax Manager, you’ll deliver a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for your multiple clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with the Global Indirect Tax team and lead staff on various tax matters, on all phases of project and engagement management, because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and will help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries; provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients
- Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
- Contribute to practice development through process improvements, thought leadership, and team collaboration.
- Develop and deliver project proposals, including detailed workplans and fee quotes, to prospective clients.
- Manage project budgets and financial administration, including preparing invoices and monitoring/collecting outstanding accounts receivable.
- Serve as a US state and local Sales/Use Tax and related indirect taxes subject matter resource, with particular expertise in Washington State excise tax, and contribute to the firm’s broader subject matter expert network.
- Manage and deliver a broad range of US State and Local Indirect Tax consulting services, with a primary focus on Sales/Use Tax. Examples of relevant consulting services may include:
- Reverse audits (e.g., refund claims)
- Audit defense and controversy support
- Multi-state nexus analyses
- Researching state and local tax issues, including taxability treatment, preparing related technical memoranda, and drafting client correspondence
- Exposure quantification and remediation planning
- Navigating the Registration and Voluntary Disclosure Agreement process across various states
- ASC 450 reviews
- Performing sales/use tax due diligence analyses
- Assisting with administrative and compliance aspects, including occasionally preparing, reviewing, and/or filing clients’ sales/use tax returns and responding to inquiries from state taxing authorities.
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Minimum six years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
- CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Managers are required to manage various project tasks, at the same time
- Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
- Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients
- Strong computer skills
- Can travel as needed
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Bellevue, WA office is between $121,000 and $181,400.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Los Angeles and Newport Beach, CA offices is between $121,000 and $181,400.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's San Francisco and San Jose, CA offices is between $128,000 and $193,200.
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In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact [email protected].
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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