Position SummaryRESA Power is a multi-entity, acquisitive group operating in the U.S. and Canada. This manager supports the Senior Tax Manager across the tax function, with primary ownership of U.S. sales and use tax and additional support on income tax, Canadian indirect tax, and special projects.
Job Responsibilities- Own U.S. sales and use tax compliance across all entities and states, including returns, registrations, and exemption certificate management.
- Manage and improve our tax engine (Avalara) configuration, including taxability mapping, and drive updates.
- Lead state sales and use tax audits end to end, including document requests, position development, and negotiation of assessments.
- Identify and resolve exposure, including nexus reviews, voluntary disclosure agreements, and onboarding of entities or business lines not yet in the tax engine.
- Support Canadian indirect tax compliance (GST/HST, PST, QST) and process standardization, with guidance from the Senior Tax Manager and external advisors.
- Support income tax compliance and planning as needed, including coordination with external advisors on returns, provisions, and notices.
- Support due diligence, integration, and restructuring projects from a tax perspective.
- Review the tax treatment of new products, contracts, and transactions.
- Coordinate with accounting, billing, procurement, and operations teams, and manage external advisors.
- Maintain filing calendars, controls, and documentation; prepare clear updates for finance and senior leadership.
- Supervise and develop tax staff as the team grows.
Required Experience and Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA, JD, or equivalent required.
- 7+ years of corporate tax experience, with significant U.S. sales and use tax experience including multistate compliance and audit defense. Public accounting plus industry experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience with a tax engine such as Avalara and an ERP or billing system.
- Exposure to income tax, multi-entity groups, or Canadian tax is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including with non-tax executives.
- Able to manage several projects and deadlines at once and work independently.
Additional Information Travel: Up to 10%
Compensation: Salary ranges from $127,000 to $150,000 depending on experience
Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting 25lbs. Position sits completing computer and phone work.
