Indirect Tax Manager

###Responsibilities### / Tasks GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U. S.

presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 8 + years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses Research and provide recommendations on various indirect tax matters, including due diligence support for major transactions, impact on taxability of customers and vendor transactions, and review of complex contract/purchase order language.

Monitor changes in indirect tax laws, regulations and court rulings for material jurisdictions. Participate in the Vertex implementation for all other legal entities. Activities include the implementation, maintenance of taxing matrix, customer and vendor exemption setups, and system testing and review.

Administrate Vertex for the legal entities currently utilizing the system; ensuring rates are properly updated when new releases are available. Establish constructive relationships within the North America Finance team, Sales Administrators and Procurement. Works closely with the Director of Corporate Tax.

Provide indirect tax expertise to assist others in understanding the tax scenarios around different types of business transactions. Identify tax changes and plan tax strategies in an efficient manner to reduce tax exposure.

###Qualifications### Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting (strongly preferred) or Finance, demonstrating a working knowledge of indirect tax statutes and regulation. Masters in Tax/MBA a plus. Professional Knowledge and Experiences: 5+ years of progressive responsibility in accounting or tax, with a minimum of 3 years of

###experience### in Indirect Taxation, including Sales & Use tax audits Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to execute complex analysis and prepare comprehensive, clear, concise and action-oriented reporting. Other

###Skills### & Competences: Strong oral and written communication

###skills### Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally Proficient in Microsoft Office

###Experience### with SAP and Microsoft Dynamics a plus. Ability to work independently, with minimal direction/supervision Did we spark your interest? Then please click apply above to access our guided application process.

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and a wide range of other industries. The international technology group focuses on process technology and components for sophisticated production processes in various end-user markets.