# Senior Manager / Director, Indirect Tax

**Company:** [Rokt](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rokt)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $170k – $228k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Sales And Use Tax, Avalara, NetSuite, Vat, Gst, Digital Services Tax, Tax Engine Configuration, ERP Systems, AI Automation, SOX Compliance
**Posted:** 2026-05-04

> Leads global indirect tax function, managing U.S. sales/use tax, tax engine (Avalara), international VAT/GST/DST compliance, and cross-functional integrations. Requires 8+ years experience, deep U.S. indirect tax knowledge, and tech-savvy process automation skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end U.S. state and local sales and use tax obligations, including nexus analysis, registration, filing coordination, and reconciliation across all applicable jurisdictions.
- Administer and optimize Rokt's tax engine — including product taxability configurations, jurisdictional rules, exemption certificate management, and ongoing system maintenance.
- Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure Avalara is properly integrated with billing and ERP systems, and that tax calculations are accurate and current.
- Serve as the primary internal liaison to external service providers managing VAT, GST, and Digital Services Tax (DST) compliance across Rokt's international markets.
- Review and approve indirect tax filings prepared both internally and by external providers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Monitor and assess the impact of evolving global indirect tax legislation and DST regimes on Rokt's business model, advising leadership on risk, planning and compliance requirements.
- Manage and support tax authority audits and inquiries related to indirect taxes — including preparation of responses, document production, and coordination with external counsel as needed.
- Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions from an indirect tax perspective, including due diligence, nexus exposure analysis, and post-acquisition indirect tax integration.
- Utilize tech and AI to develop and maintain indirect tax policies, process documentation, and internal controls in line with SOX and operational best practices.
- Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate indirect tax processes using technology and AI-driven tools.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, FP&A, and Finance operations on ad hoc indirect tax matters and special projects.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or in-house corporate tax function.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. state and local sales and use tax law, nexus standards, and taxability rules for digital/SaaS products.
- Hands-on experience managing and configuring indirect tax engines — including system administration, rule configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to coordinate with external service providers on international VAT, GST, and DST compliance obligations.
- Experience managing or supporting indirect tax audits and responding to tax authority inquiries.
- Exposure to indirect tax due diligence and M&A transactions.
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and a genuine interest in leveraging AI and automation tools.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines simultaneously.

## Compensation
Target total compensation $170,000 - $228,000, including fixed annual salary of $153,000 - $188,000, equity, and benefits.

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