Remote Mba Leadership Development Program Jobs in Texas

Req ID: 361248 

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We are currently seeking a Director of Indirect Tax to join our team in Plano, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Senior Director, Indirect Tax

Lead the global indirect tax function across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions, including US sales & use, property, and telecommunications tax, as well as VAT & GST. Drive compliance, planning, audit management, business support and consulting, and strategic tax initiatives—ensuring alignment with business goals and minimizing tax exposure.  Collaborate with IT and Finance integration teams to implement and manage tax engines and tax issues within the ERP systems.

Location: 

This is a remote role to be based in the United States.  Would prefer to have someone near Dallas, TX but not required.  

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Strategy & Compliance
• Provide strategic tax planning and implement comprehensive sales/use and telecom tax, VAT/GST strategies across jurisdictions.
• Ensure all relevant telecom and indirect tax returns (e.g., sales/use, excise, gross receipts, telecom-specific taxes, VAT/GST and fees) are prepared, reviewed and filed timely.
• Audit & Research
• Manage telecom and indirect tax audits, liaison with tax authorities as needed, and prepare research memos defending the company’s tax positions.
• Monitor and interpret changes in indirect tax legislation, ensuring policy and process updates.
• Process & Systems Optimization
• Implement improvements to tax processes, leveraging technology (e.g., Vertex, ONESOURCE) for greater efficiency and accuracy in tax calculations and filings.
• Maintain exemption certificate programs and taxability matrices for services.
• Advisory & Strategic Planning
• Contribute to the development and implementation of tax policies, programs, and practices; the development, updating, and alignment of agreements
• Provide guidance on transactions, including telecom-related transactions, product/service taxability, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with finance, IT, sales, and billing teams to ensure accurate tax calculation within billing and ERP systems.
• Leadership & Collaboration
• Lead and mentor a team of telecom and indirect tax professionals, including internal staff and third-party advisors.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and governmental tax agencies.
• Prepare and present reports on indirect tax compliance and strategy to senior leadership and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; advanced degree (JD, MST, MBA) preferred.
• CPA, JD or similar tax certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in indirect taxation
• Experience with telecom taxation within a large or multinational corporation is preferred or a highly regulated industry.  
• Knowledge of US federal, state, local, and international telecom tax rules (e.g., excise, gross receipts, 911, telecom surcharges, and PUC regulations.
• Strong technical expertise in tax accounting, compliance, and audit management.
• Advanced experience with tax engines and ERP systems (e.g., Vertex, ONESOURCE, SAP, PeopleSoft).
• Proven leadership, project management, and communication skills suited for cross-functional collaboration.

Required Basic Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; advanced degree (JD, MST, MBA) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ progressive experience in indirect taxation

Optional / Preferred

• Experience supporting M&A transactions, financing, or international tax optimization.
• Familiarity with supply chain structure for global IT services, SaaS, DaaS, telecom services, hardware resale, and billing system integration.
• Prior telecom industry experience.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $140,501 - $260,188. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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