Indirect Tax Lead

Momentum is a respected collection of independent companies, including PMG, Koddi, Further. We serve as a premier global business transformation partner for over 125 of the Fortune 500 brands. With 1,400 global employees and $5B in media spend under management, we foster a fast-growing, values-driven, people-first environment where you can thrive.

Our portfolio of companies partners with some of the world’s most iconic and ambitious brands. We combine scalability with a solutions-oriented approach to deliver fast-paced, innovative results for our customers while creating meaningful growth opportunities for our teams.

If you are looking for opportunities to grow in your career and are passionate about being at the forefront of data and technology, and driving rapid innovation in the future of commerce, we would love to talk with you about joining Momentum.

We believe that a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity is key to empowering our team members to thrive both personally and professionally. Living out our values is not just a goal; it's a daily practice! For more information, please visit www.momentum.com.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Tax Lead to join our growing tax department and lead sales tax, property tax, and foreign VAT and GST compliance across Momentum and its portfolio of businesses, reporting to the Senior Tax Manager. We're looking for someone with strong indirect tax experience who is driven, works well in a team atmosphere, and wants to grow their career in a rapidly growing company and tax department. Momentum has a positive team culture, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for upward mobility.

In this role, you will own indirect tax functions with support and oversight from the Senior Tax Manager and the broader tax team. You will analyze and document sales tax positions in various taxing jurisdictions, manage the indirect tax compliance calendar, and lead external advisors and local providers on high-complexity filings, supporting a multi-entity international structure spanning the US, the UK, and other foreign subsidiaries.

Join us in this full-time role, based in our Dallas Office at the Link: 2601 Olive Street, Dallas, TX. Be part of a vibrant community where amazing people, data & insights, and perpetual innovation converge to shape the future of digital commerce!

About This Role at Momentum

As a Indirect Tax Lead on our Accounting team at Momentum, your days will be dynamic and filled with opportunities to contribute to our mission. Here's a glimpse into what your overall responsibilities might look like:

• Sales & Use Tax Compliance: Lead multi-state sales and use tax compliance end to end, including nexus monitoring, registrations, return preparation and filing, taxability determinations, and exemption and resale certificate management.
• Property Tax Compliance: Handle property tax compliance, including asset reporting and renditions, assessment review, and appeals.
• Foreign VAT & GST Compliance: Manage VAT and GST compliance across our international entities, including registrations, return compliance, reclaims, and recoverability, working with local advisors in each jurisdiction.
• Tax Positions & Documentation: Research, analyze, and document sales tax positions in various taxing jurisdictions, preparing position memos that withstand audit and support consistent treatment of products, services, and customer types.
• Work paper Review: Review and validate indirect tax work papers and calculations, reconciling to billing and financial records so filings align with business activity.
• External Advisor Management: Coordinate with external tax consultants and local advisors, setting expectations and reviewing high-complexity deliverables to ensure timely, high-quality filings.
• Compliance Calendar & Audit Support: Manage the indirect tax compliance calendar across US and foreign jurisdictions, resolve complex notices, and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Advisory: Act as the internal indirect tax subject matter expert, guiding Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Billing, and portfolio company leaders on complex positions, non-routine transactions, and new offerings.
• Process Improvement: Define, document, and continuously improve indirect tax processes, standards, templates, and controls, including Avalara and ERP configuration, to make compliance more consistent and scalable

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant indirect tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Strong understanding of sales and use tax, with working knowledge of property tax and foreign VAT and GST compliance.
• Experience with Avalara or a comparable sales tax engine for sales tax compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and document sales tax positions across taxing jurisdictions.
• Experience managing compliance calendars, resolving complex notices, supporting audits, and working with external tax consultants to review high-complexity deliverables.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or progress toward it.
• ERP experience, ideally NetSuite.
• Holding company, private equity, or multi-entity international indirect tax experience.

When considering experience for this role, we typically find a great fit with candidates who have a minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in the specified field. 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at Momentum

At Momentum, our commitment to change for the better is reflected in our dedication to fostering a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize diversity and inclusion as key components of our company's success and growth. Recognizing the ongoing journey ahead, we are determined to make lasting impacts through the collective efforts of our Leadership team, People & Culture team, and every employee.

Momentum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants regardless of characteristics protected by law. These include, but are not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, color, ancestry, and Veteran status. We actively seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, with no consideration of criminal histories, in alignment with applicable legal requirements.

Should a reasonable accommodation be necessary for the application process and beyond, we are eager to review and provide reasonable accommodations as needed, in compliance with applicable laws.

Total Rewards

At Momentum, we prioritize the well-being of the whole individual. We are committed to supporting our people in every moment that matters on their journey with us! We are pleased to offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to provide protection, peace of mind, and a focus on overall well-being while helping our people plan for the future.

The base salary range for this position may vary based on location. Actual compensation will be determined by role, level, and location, considering additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. For roles eligible for remote work, the base salary is tailored to the designated work location. In addition to the base salary, candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus, determined based on both the company's business performance and individual contributions. The People & Culture team will provide specific details during the hiring process.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees, encompassing healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and various paid holidays, among other perks.

Our workplace offers opportunities for involvement in a wide range of challenging and impactful projects, across diverse industries and business models, fostering career advancement and development within our growing  organization. The culture is highly collaborative and supportive, contributing to a fulfilling professional journey.

Note on Confidentiality

Any personal data collected during the application process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and privacy.