Job Description

**Before you apply to a job, select your language preference from the options available at the top right of this page.** Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level. **Job Description:** The Indirect Tax Controversy Director oversees the indirect tax function for UPS. He/She coordinates all state and local indirect tax audits, research, and planning. This position manages the relationship with our outsourced tax compliance provider. The Indirect Tax Controversy Director focuses on keeping the purchasing company in tax compliance with various state and local jurisdictions. The Indirect Tax Controversy Director is responsible for representing UPS in disputes with state tax authorities. He/She resolves contested state and local tax issues in favor of UPS in a timely manner at the lowest level of authority while maintaining the best possible long-term economic result. This position utilizes internal staff, external counsel, and external consultants to manage the objective **Key Responsibilities**

• Lead all aspects of state and local indirect tax audits, planning efforts, and controversy matters.
• Act as the main point of contact for our outsourced indirect tax compliance provider, ensuring smooth coordination and communication.
• Handle complex indirect tax research to help the company stay compliant with evolving state and local tax laws.
• Represent UPS in discussions and disputes with state tax authorities, aiming to resolve issues quickly, efficiently, and in the company's best interest.
• Work closely with internal tax teams, outside counsel, and consultants to manage tax cases and develop smart, strategic approaches.
• Advise internal teams on potential indirect tax risks and help shape strategies to manage exposure.
• Drive process improvements and support the development of policies to strengthen tax compliance and reporting practices.

**Qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field (Master’s is a plus).
• CPA Certified
• 8 to 10+ years of experience in indirect tax, particularly in managing audits and resolving tax disputes.
• Skilled at working with external tax service providers and building strong working relationships.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. state and local tax rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating and resolving complex tax issues.
• Strong communicator with leadership experience and a strategic mindset.

**Preferred**

• Experience working in a large corporate tax department
• Background in a Big 4 or public accounting environment

**Additional Notes:**

• This job is a grade 40F
• The last day to apply for Internal candidates is May 27,2025
• No relocation assistance offered
• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to self-relocate.

**Employee Type:** Permanent UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. **Other Criteria:** UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. **Basic Qualifications:** Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

• *Company:** UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
• *Category:** Finance & Accounting
• *Requisition Number:** R25017715
• *Location:** Atlanta,Georgia

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