Tax Manager

Ecolab is seeking a dynamic and experienced Tax Manager to join its North America Indirect Tax Team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in sales and use tax legislation, regulatory compliance, and technology-driven process improvements. The Tax Manager will lead compliance efforts across sales/use tax, property tax, and business licensing, while driving continuous improvement in tax processes, systems integration, and internal controls.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Ecolab's growth and compliance objectives by ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready tax outcomes. The successful candidate will collaborate cross-functionally and externally with service providers to implement scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency and tax accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax compliance for multiple U.S. entities, ensuring timely and accurate filings in coordination with external service providers.
• Manage relationships with firms responsible for preparing sales/use tax, property tax, and business license filings.
• Supervise internal tax accountants, overseeing journal entries, tax payments, and account reconciliations using Blackline.
• Drive SAP and Vertex system initiatives, including configuration, testing, and reporting enhancements.
• Monitor legislative changes and proactively identify opportunities for property tax appeals and refund claims.
• Oversee exemption certificate processes in collaboration with the Customer Master Data team.
• Provide expert guidance on the taxability of sales and purchase transactions, including applicable exemptions.
• Support indirect tax audits and lead special projects, such as recovering overpaid taxes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of relevant tax experience in a large public accounting firm or multinational corporate tax department, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with transaction tax calculation and compliance software.
• Proficiency in SAP; familiarity with Vertex O & Q Series preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of indirect tax regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex tax research and analysis.
• Experience working in a Shared Services model and managing external service providers is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with a collaborative and professional demeanor.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Technological fluency in Alteryx, Microsoft Power BI, and Excel is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively across functions.
• This position is not open for immigration sponsorship

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The base salary range for this position is $117, $175, This position is eligible for annual bonus pay based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.