Director Indirect Tax (hybrid)

Director Indirect Tax

• Are you a strong people leader who enjoys sharing your knowledge to develop and coach others?

• Do you have a continuous improvement mindset and want to take ownership to set standards for a high functioning culture in the tax department?  

• Looking for an opportunity with exposure to many company business processes and leaders?

• Our dynamic Tax team is looking for collaborative, critical thinkers that like to be creative and solve problems.

• We are looking to hire someone to work in our Columbus, Ohio office with a hybrid schedule (2 days/week in office)

• We are also open to hire at Manager level (salary band listed is for Director level)

• Relocation assistance is available

​Job Summary

The Director of Indirect Tax will have primary responsibility for all aspects of forecasting, compliance, risk management, research and planning in gross receipts, property, sales, use and other indirect taxes. The Director will deliver value through operational excellence and efficiency, directing processes and technology based solutions. Director will also analyze proposed transactions for unusual tax risks or undetermined tax benefits, determine tax-optimization, and assess the tax consequences of specific transactions. Responsibilities include supervising and developing staff, issue identification and analysis, staying current on tax matters, partnering within and outside the tax department, and interacting with outside auditors. This position requires a self-motivated team player with GAAP and Tax technical experience, leadership and organization skills, effective communication, a history of producing high-quality, timely work product, flexibility, and intellectual curiosity. The Director must strive for continuous improvement in process, deliverables, leadership and professional expertise. This position will include the following key responsibilities
Essential Functions

• Lead a team of tax professionals to ensure accurate, timely filing of gross receipts, property, sales, use and other indirect tax returns and payments

• Oversee tax forecast, tax determination, tax risk management, tax account reconciliations, tax reserves, SOX controls and all computational and reporting aspects of ASC 450

• Direct research and tax planning and respond to requests and inquiries from operating groups, including the impact of strategic business changes, and tax-related legislative developments on indirect taxes

• Coordinate with internal and external counsel regarding any indirect tax controversy and direct all litigation related to property valuation appeals

• Oversee tax-related regulatory reporting requirements and provide tax assistance with regulatory initiatives including utility rate case support

• Oversee the development of process documentation and support ongoing process transformation while adhering to controls and policies

• Leverage technology to create effective efficiency and design dashboards and analytics to manage processes

• Oversee the evolution of tax technology tools and support technology enhancements

Required Qualifications For Position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent

• Minimum of 12 years public accounting experience or corporate tax experience

• Experience supervising teams to build an atmosphere of trust; providing technical training and mentorship to other team members; coaching staff including providing timely and meaningful feedback to ensure team effectiveness

• Comprehensive technical skills in general accounting principles, ASC 450, property valuation models, and sampling methods

• Tax compliance software experience, preferably One Source Indirect Tax Determination (Sabrix) and ERP (Oracle or SAP) systems

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

• Strong aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong tax research skills

• Organized and attentive to detail

• Works well independently and in a team environment

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Master's Degree Master’s degree in Accounting / Business, Tax or a related discipline

• Certified Public Accountant

• Exposure to Alteryx, Tableau, UI Path, Visual Basic or other tools in Tax

• Utility industry experience helpful, but not required

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity 
Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities. 

Salary Range:

$155,400.00 - $233,100.00

Posting Start Date:

2025-01-23

Posting End Date (if applicable):

2025-02-13Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.