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Lead U.S. indirect tax compliance for a global mining organization, managing a team and driving high-impact operational outcomes
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Operate at the intersection of tax, enterprise systems, and process automation, leveraging tools like SAP, Vertex, Alteryx, and Power BI
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Play a key role in modernizing tax workflows, supporting audit readiness, and partnering cross-functionally to resolve complex issues
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Permanent role based in Salt Lake City, Utah; candidates must be locally based. Relocation support is not provided.
We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.
About the role
We are looking for a Manager, Indirect tax to lead and support U.S. indirect tax compliance operations for a global mining organization.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on, high-impact leader who thrives at the intersection of tax compliance, enterprise systems, and operational execution.
Reporting to the US Indirect Tax Manager and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the Indirect Tax function, you will:
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Lead and manage a team of indirect tax professionals responsible for U.S. Sales & Use, Property, Severance, and Excise/Specialty tax compliance
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Oversee the preparation, review, and sign-off of all U.S. indirect tax returns and payments, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness
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Govern the indirect tax compliance calendar and drive timely execution across all return types
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Serve as the primary point of contact for operational tax issues, triaging escalations and driving resolution across Tax, AP, Banking, and IT
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Own the functional health and defensibility of indirect tax determination in Vertex O Series and SAP, including troubleshooting and system diagnostics
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Lead process improvement and automation initiatives, leveraging tools such as Alteryx (or similar ETL tools), Excel PowerQuery, Power BI, and PowerApps to modernize workflows and reporting
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Maintain a robust control framework, supporting audits and identifying control gaps tied to ERP and tax engine logic, as well as underlying data sourcing and validation processes
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Coach, train, and develop the indirect tax team, translating requirements into actionable guidance and promoting knowledge sharing across all tax types
About you
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A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMI, or similar credential preferred, with experience in mining, extractive industries, or other capital-intensive sectors
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8+ years of U.S. indirect tax experience, including leadership or review responsibility in a multi-state, multi-entity environment
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Direct experience with Sales & Use Tax compliance; exposure to Property, Severance, and Excise taxes strongly preferred
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Hands-on troubleshooting expertise with Vertex O Series and working knowledge of SAP tax-relevant transactions and data flows
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Demonstrated ability to lead professionals, prioritize work, and drive issues to closure
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Experience developing Alteryx workflows, Excel Power Query, Power BI reporting, and PowerApps or other low-code automation solutions
What we offer
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
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A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
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Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
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Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
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Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
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Attractive share ownership plan.
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Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
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A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
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Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
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Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.
Where you’ll be working
At Rio Tinto, we’re proud of the economic contribution we make to the communities where we operate, and a key part of that economic contribution is through the tax that we pay. We believe transparency encourages accountability – ours as well as others. We voluntarily publish information about the tax paid in all countries where we operate, in fact more than a decade ago, Rio Tinto was the first company in the mining industry to disclose payments to governments in detail, and we have been reporting on our taxes and royalties paid, and our economic contribution, in increasing detail ever since.
The Global Tax function is central to this approach and is responsible for the conduct of Rio Tinto's tax affairs and the management of tax risks. The team works closely with the business to provide specialist advice and guidance on tax compliance as well as offering other advisory services to the Rio Tinto group globally.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
Respect and Inclusion
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminum, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs—striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.
Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.
Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.
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Take your leadership career to the next level.
Where can Rio Tinto take you?
You’re passionate and ambitious with tremendous career aspirations. The breadth and growth of our organisation empowers you to define your ideal career path.
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- 2021Superintendent Operations CentreBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- 2018Development SupervisorPilbara, Western Australia
- 2017Senior Engineer of Drill, Blast and SurveyPilbara, Western Australia
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Working at Rio Tinto
Help us deliver the materials that make human progress possible.
The plane you’re flying in just landed. You fire up your phone and get your laptop out of the overhead bin. Immediately, you’re in work mode – thousands of miles from your office. Do you ever stop to think about all the materials that make life in the 21st century possible? At Rio Tinto, we discover, develop and deliver the materials that drive human progress. When you work with us, you’ll experience advantages you won’t find anywhere else.
Working in one of our function’s teams
We supply the materials that drive human progress. You make it all possible.
With business operations that stretch from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Perth, Western Australia, we have exciting opportunities in virtually every discipline imaginable. From HR to marketing, finance to technology, infrastructure to supply chain, and much more, the opportunities are endless. Join us and enjoy:
Our application process
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Apply
The first thing you’ll need to do is apply to the role. You can do this with your LinkedIn profile or you can upload your resume. We’ll also ask you to complete a few questions before you submit your application.
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Undergo assessments
Our assessments are designed to help us work out whether you are suitable for the role. We will let you know which ones you’ll need to complete.
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Interview(s)
Our interviews could be in person or online. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know you a bit better, answer any of your questions and talk about the exciting career opportunity you have applied for.
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Offers and checks
At this stage, we will let you know if you have been successful. If you have been, we’ll need to conduct a couple of checks, such as a background or security check. You may also need to do a medical assessment depending on the role you have applied for.
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Join the Rio Tinto team
Once the checks have been completed, we’ll be in touch to talk with you about your start date and answer any questions you may have before you start with us.