State Local Tax Lead

Responsibilities: - Lead U.S. state and local income tax and indirect tax strategy, compliance, and audit defense across all business lines, including sales, use, corporate income, gross receipts, telecom, and property taxes. - Partner with Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax configuration and reporting, including taxability structure for new product launches and compliance with SaaS, conference bridging, and VoIP tax regulations. - Drive automation and AI initiatives that streamline tax validation, research, and exemption processes. - Advise Legal and Revenue teams on tax implications for contracts, pricing, and new product launches. - Mentor and develop the tax team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Qualifications: - 15+ years of experience in state and local tax, including telecom and SaaS industries. - Expertise in managing SALT audits and leading cross-functional tax technology initiatives. - Ability to communicate complex tax positions clearly to senior leadership and non-tax stakeholders. - Foundational knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 450, and ASC 740 requirements in accounting for financial statement impacts of state and local taxes. - Proficiency in leveraging billing, ERP, and tax technology platforms (e.g., Oracle, Zuora, Avalara, ECM, ServiceNow). - Experience applying AI tools and data platforms to support tax research and operations (e.g., Zoom AI Companion, Gemini, Claude). - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (CPA or JD preferred).