Value Added Tax (VAT) Manager

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

State & Local Tax (SALT)

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

As a Value Added Tax (VAT) Manager you will lead client service workstreams focused on indirect tax planning, compliance, and strategy, helping businesses navigate VAT, GST, sales tax, and other indirect tax obligations. As a Manager you will guide teams, coach junior staff, and manage complex work across multiple priorities while applying judgment, technology, and a clear understanding of business needs within our Tax practice. In this role at PwC, you will help shape deliverables, support client relationships, and identify opportunities to improve how indirect tax services are delivered.

Responsibilities

- Leading VAT and indirect tax client workstreams across planning, compliance, and controversy matters
- Managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables for client engagements
- Reviewing VAT returns, tax calculations, and supporting workpapers for accuracy and consistency
- Advising clients on VAT, GST, sales tax, and other indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions
- Developing tax research, technical memoranda, and documentation to support client positions
- Coordinating data gathering, issue tracking, and analysis for indirect tax projects
- Coaching team members on indirect tax methods, review processes, and practical application of tax rules
- Identifying opportunities to improve tax compliance processes, use of tax technology, and workflow efficiency
- Communicating technical findings and recommendations to client leadership and internal stakeholders
- Monitoring changes in indirect tax law and applying updates to client engagements

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 4 years of experience
- At least one of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Member of the Bar or other tax, technology, or finance-specific credentials may qualify for this opportunity

What Sets You Apart

- Managing value added tax compliance and advisory engagements
- Navigating indirect tax and VAT regulations across jurisdictions
- Leading project planning, budgeting, and delivery timelines
- Coaching teams on tax research, documentation, and review
- Utilizing tax technology and digital tooling for delivery
- Handling client discussions on VAT controversies and disputes

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $266,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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