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Salary: USD 235,000 - 250,000 / annual
Metropolis Technologies is seeking a Senior Director of Indirect Tax to architect, build, and scale indirect tax and compliance operations during rapid growth. Reporting to the VP of Tax, you will own indirect tax strategy, system transformations, AI-driven tax analytics, and proactive risk management across sales/use tax, VAT/GST, motor vehicle taxes, business licensing, and emerging regulatory obligations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Build and mentor a high-performing indirect tax team of approximately 5 members, designing an agile department built for scale
- Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns across all 50 states and Canada, including sales and use tax, parking tax, VAT/GST, and excise taxes
- Ensure accurate tax determination, tax payments, and monthly balance sheet reconciliations of prepaid and accrued sales and use tax accounts
- Oversee indirect tax audits, notices, assessments, appeals, hearings, and dispute resolution activities
- Collaborate with Legal, external tax advisors, and stakeholders on significant indirect tax disputes
- Establish internal controls, indirect tax policies, and risk assessment methodologies across relevant jurisdictions
- Drive automation, standardization, and simplification of tax processes to improve accuracy, scalability, and efficiency
- Leverage data analytics and AI to create reporting tools and dashboards for compliance monitoring and strategic decision-making
- Lead implementation and optimization of indirect tax technology, including tax engines (ONESOURCE, Vertex) and ERP integrations
Metropolis is pioneering the Recognition Economy through AI that makes the real world responsive, transforming parking into seamless experiences and expanding intelligence across retail and hospitality. The role requires 4 days per week in-office presence.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 12+ years of progressive indirect tax leadership experience in fast-growing, high-volume tech, mobility, or marketplace companies
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
- CPA required
- Expert technical command of 50-state U.S. sales/use tax laws and regulatory compliance, with working knowledge of global VAT/GST and international indirect tax
- Proven track record executing enterprise-grade tax engine implementations (ONESOURCE, Vertex) integrated into existing ERP systems
- Advanced expertise or high capability in utilizing AI platforms (Claude AI) and data tools (Quad) for tax modeling, liability reporting, and operational automation
- Executive presence, strategic visionary mindset, and high-energy leadership capable of driving organizational change and presenting to executive leadership
PLUS (not required):
- Exposure to regulated parking industry tax and SOX Controls
- Master's degree in taxation
- Other relevant professional qualifications
