Manager, Indirect Tax, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Tax Department

The Vantage Tax department is responsible for ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations while optimizing the company's tax position through strategic planning and meticulous execution. The team handles all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, and planning for our operations across North America.

Team members are dedicated to preparing and reviewing tax filings, managing tax audits, and developing tax strategies that align with business objectives. They work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information, ensure accurate reporting, and provide valuable tax-related insights that support informed decision-making.

The department is committed to continuous improvement through ongoing education, leveraging technology, and implementing best practices in tax processes. This commitment ensures efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in all tax-related activities. By fostering a culture of integrity, collaboration, and proactive problem-solving, the Accounting Tax team plays a crucial role in maintaining the financial health and compliance of the organization.

Position Overview

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Manager – Indirect Tax in North America for a highly visible and cross-functional role. This position will lead transaction tax compliance and incentives for new site development, construction projects, and operational sites. The right candidate will have strong expertise with Excel, including the ability to build financial models and use analysis to make recommendations that support acquisitions and other strategic decisions. Key elements of the role include managing exemptions and direct pay permits, reviewing taxes on construction pay applications, and sales & use tax compliance in several states. This position requires collaboration with the New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, and Finance teams. Frequent communication with outsourced/co-sourced tax advisors and government authorities will be necessary to keep pace with Vantage’s expansion goals and compliance or audit requirements. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous self-starter who can get results without constant direction and has a professional-growth mindset, willing to bring forth ideas that can benefit Vantage.

Essential Job Functions

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

• Combination of oversight and preparation of sales and use tax returns, gross receipts filings, and annual exemption certificate reporting, in conjunction with outsourced advisors.

• Retrieve details of assets and expenditures from the financial accounting system (Yardi) to assess U.S. transaction tax implications.

• File and maintain direct pay permits and resale/exemption certificates.

• Support cost segregation studies and reverse audits by gathering data and assisting tax advisors and internal personnel with capturing sales tax obligations and refund opportunities.

• Respond to state tax notices and audit requests.

Financial Modeling and Analysis:

• Model potential transactions to assist New Site Development & Marketing teams with projected tax impacts of opportunities.

Journal Entries and Documentation:

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations related to sales and use tax payments and refunds.

• Maintain thorough records and documentation for all transaction tax-related activities.

Research and Monitoring:

• Research and monitor the tax landscape of jurisdictions in which Vantage operates.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Communicate effectively with tax advisors and government authorities to ensure compliance with tax regulations and audit requirements.

• Collaborate with New Site Development, Construction, Operations, Legal, Procurement, Accounting, and Finance teams to provide tax-related insights and support.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or a related field, is required.  Master of Taxation is highly preferred.

• CPA and/or CMI/CCIP designation is a requirement for this role

Experience:

• 7-10 years of professional experience in an industry tax role with C&I and transaction tax responsibilities (e.g., credits & incentives, sales & use tax compliance, gross receipts taxes, direct pay permits, exemption certificates, identification of use tax obligations, preparation of journal entries and GL account maintenance).

• 3 or more years of Big 4 or Regional public accounting experience in relevant position

• Broad exposure to multistate and local jurisdictions

• Experience in the construction industry preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with Canadian GST/HST/PST taxation is helpful.

Skills:

• Confident and collaborative communicator

• Proven ability to build positive and productive relationships

• Strong analytical mind, problem-solving, and modeling skills are required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial modeling tools.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner.

• Self-starter with the agility to operate independently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Demonstrates executive presence and effective communication skills.

• Professional-growth mindset with a willingness to bring forth ideas that can benefit Vantage.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $130-$145k Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!