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Senior Manager, Indirect Tax


Company : Ascension Search Partners


Location : San Francisco, CA


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Head of Indirect Tax (U.S. SALT) "” Fintech/SaaS at Scale | Hybrid I'm partnering with a top fintech/SaaS platform serving consumers and small businesses to hire a Head of Indirect Tax. This leader will own U.S. SALT end"‘to"‘end"”sales & use, state income, city, and property tax"”while modernizing systems, controls, and audit strategy across a complex, high"‘volume digital business. Why this is compelling Enterprise scope & visibility. Set strategy, strengthen controls/automation, and lead audit defense in a business with retail"‘like volumes and digital services complexity. Build & lead the team. Grow a small, high"‘performing SALT org, develop state SMEs, and rotate coverage to deepen expertise. Hands"‘on + strategic. Blend leadership with deep technical execution (audit controversy, automation/engines) and influence across Finance, Legal, Product, and Ops. What you'll own SALT strategy and governance across sales & use, state income, city, and property Audit management (state/local) and proactive controversy resolution Quarterly/annual provisions & reserves (ASC 740/450) Cross"‘functional partnership on product taxability, go"‘to"‘market, and future launches What will set you apart 12-15+ years SALT with leadership in high"‘scale tech/digital services Audit defense track record and a controls/automation mindset Experience with enterprise tax engines (e.g., Vertex) Hybrid (3 days onsite) in one of several U.S. hubs: SF Bay Area, San Diego, Atlanta, or DFW Metroplex Relocation supported for the right leader Compensation Market"‘leading package: strong base, ~25-30% bonus, and meaningful annual equity; sign"‘on available for exceptional profiles If you've scaled sales & use across digital products and retail"‘like volumes"”and you're excited to modernize SALT in a mission"‘driven fintech"”DM me or email for a confidential conversation. #J-18808-Ljbffr