Indirect Tax Manager (Telecommunications)

Location: Washington, DC; on-site five days per week

Salary: $115,000–$125,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded, global Tier 1 facilities-based ISP providing high-speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services through an all-optical IP network.

What you will do

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual U.S. sales and use tax registrations, filings, exemptions, and compliance requirements.
• Oversee personal property tax filings, payments, assessments, appeals, and taxable property reporting.
• Manage business licenses, registrations, renewals, fees, and related regulatory filings across applicable jurisdictions.
• Research state and local tax laws and advise on products, services, contracts, expansions, new locations, and operational changes.
• Improve indirect tax processes, controls, documentation, tax calendars, standard operating procedures, and automation.
• Directly manage and develop one indirect tax staff member while coordinating with Tax, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Operations, Billing, and other teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive experience in state and local or indirect taxation.
• Strong experience with U.S. sales and use tax compliance, research, and multi-state indirect tax matters.
• Experience with property tax, business licenses, and other state and local tax compliance requirements.
• Experience with ERP and tax technology systems, plus strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to research complex tax issues, manage multiple deadlines, communicate conclusions clearly, and operate in a highly regulated public-company environment.

Nice to have

• Telecommunications industry experience, including exposure to industry-specific taxes, regulatory fees, surcharges, and excise taxes.
• Familiarity with Great Plains, Avalara, or similar systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Most benefits begin within 30 days of employment, with some subject to waiting periods.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and cover letter by email to careers@cogentco.com.