Senior Director, Indirect Tax

The role

This leader will architect, build, and scale indirect tax and compliance operations. You will serve as a key advisor to the VP of Tax and manage a team of approximately 5 tax members.

What you will do

• Build and mentor a high-performing indirect tax team of approximately 5 tax team members
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of indirect tax returns across all 50 states and Canada
• Ensure accurate tax determination, tax payments, and monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
• Oversee indirect tax audits, notices, assessments, appeals, hearings, and dispute resolution activities
• Collaborate with Legal, external tax advisors, and other stakeholders on significant indirect tax disputes
• Establish internal controls, indirect tax policies, and risk assessment methodologies
• Drive automation, standardization, and simplification of tax processes
• Leverage data analytics and AI to create reporting tools and dashboards
• Lead the implementation and optimization of indirect tax technology and ERP integrations

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive indirect tax leadership experience in fast-growing, high-volume tech, mobility, or marketplace companies
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field
• CPA required
• Expert technical command of 50-state U.S. sales/use tax laws and regulatory compliance
• Working knowledge of global VAT/GST and international indirect tax
• Proven track record executing enterprise-grade tax engine implementations (e.g., ONESOURCE, Vertex) integrated into existing ERP Systems
• Advanced expertise or high capability in utilizing AI platforms (e.g., Claude AI) and data tools (e.g., Quad) for tax modeling, liability reporting, and operational automation
• Executive presence, strategic visionary mindset, and high-energy leadership

Nice to have

• Exposure to regulated parking industry tax and SOX Controls
• Master's degree in taxation
• Other relevant professional qualifications

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Stock option plan
• Bonus plans

Before you apply

• Metropolis may utilize an automated employment decision tool (AEDT) to assess or evaluate your candidacy

About the company

Metropolis is creating artificial intelligence to make the real world responsive. They are building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate.