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Tax Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Large public accounting firms, Fortune 500 corporations, and regional CPA firms file H-1B visa petitions regularly for this role, making it one of the more sponsor-accessible positions in professional services.
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Description - Lead oversight of US indirect tax across Pearson’s US legal entities, combining multi-state sales and use tax compliance governance, audit management, practical advisory support and technology-enabled improvement. Also known in the market as: Indirect Tax Manager; Sales & Use Tax Manager; Manager, US Indirect Tax; State and Local Tax Manager.
About the Role
Pearson is seeking an experienced US indirect tax professional to lead and oversee sales and use tax activity across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. This is an autonomous, manager-level individual contributor role within Group Tax.
You will manage outsourced compliance delivery, state and local tax audits, exemption certificates, registrations, business licenses and indirect tax accounting. You will also provide practical advice on product taxability, nexus, customer questions and evolving business models.
The role works closely with Finance, Technology, Legal, Operations and commercial stakeholders. You will help translate tax requirements into effective system and process changes, including Vertex-related requirements, while monitoring VAT/GST exposure for US entities operating internationally.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee accurate and timely sales and use tax returns, reconciliations, filings and payments across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Manage outsourced compliance providers and annual personal property tax filings.
- Lead state registrations, de-registrations, nexus, business licensing and exemption certificate programs.
- Provide practical guidance on product taxability, customer queries, new initiatives, sales channels and operating-model changes.
- Manage indirect tax accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, financial reporting and supporting documentation.
- Lead state and local tax audits and represent Pearson with tax authorities, auditors, advisers and service providers.
- Partner with Technology on Vertex requirements, tax logic, testing, tax-code maintenance and process optimization.
- Monitor and manage relevant global VAT/GST registrations, filings, reporting and e-invoicing obligations for US entities.
What We’re Looking For
- Deep technical knowledge of multi-state US sales and use tax.
- Experience overseeing high-volume, multi-jurisdiction compliance, ideally in a large corporate environment.
- Strong state and local tax audit experience, including information requests, documentation and audit defense.
- Experience managing outsourced providers, external advisers and finance or shared-service teams.
- Ability to advise non-tax stakeholders clearly on taxability, nexus, exemptions and changing business activity.
- Indirect tax accounting experience, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries and balance-sheet controls.
- Comfort with ERP-connected tax engines; Vertex experience is highly beneficial.
- Strong stakeholder management across Tax, Finance, Technology, Legal, Operations and commercial teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage concurrent monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines.
- A self-starting approach and confidence operating independently in a remote environment.
Location & Working Pattern
United States – Remote.
The role requires sufficient working-hours overlap with the UK-based Manager and global tax colleagues.
Salary / Compensation
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $110,000 - $120,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through Tuesday 22nd September. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Why Join Pearson?
This is an opportunity to shape a newly consolidated remit with national US scope, meaningful autonomy and direct influence across compliance, audits, advisory work, technology and global indirect tax risk.
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Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Finance
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Corporate Finance
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type:
Req ID: 25965
Job Title - Lead Specialist, Tax
Description - Lead oversight of US indirect tax across Pearson’s US legal entities, combining multi-state sales and use tax compliance governance, audit management, practical advisory support and technology-enabled improvement. Also known in the market as: Indirect Tax Manager; Sales & Use Tax Manager; Manager, US Indirect Tax; State and Local Tax Manager.
About the Role
Pearson is seeking an experienced US indirect tax professional to lead and oversee sales and use tax activity across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions. This is an autonomous, manager-level individual contributor role within Group Tax.
You will manage outsourced compliance delivery, state and local tax audits, exemption certificates, registrations, business licenses and indirect tax accounting. You will also provide practical advice on product taxability, nexus, customer questions and evolving business models.
The role works closely with Finance, Technology, Legal, Operations and commercial stakeholders. You will help translate tax requirements into effective system and process changes, including Vertex-related requirements, while monitoring VAT/GST exposure for US entities operating internationally.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee accurate and timely sales and use tax returns, reconciliations, filings and payments across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Manage outsourced compliance providers and annual personal property tax filings.
- Lead state registrations, de-registrations, nexus, business licensing and exemption certificate programs.
- Provide practical guidance on product taxability, customer queries, new initiatives, sales channels and operating-model changes.
- Manage indirect tax accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, financial reporting and supporting documentation.
- Lead state and local tax audits and represent Pearson with tax authorities, auditors, advisers and service providers.
- Partner with Technology on Vertex requirements, tax logic, testing, tax-code maintenance and process optimization.
- Monitor and manage relevant global VAT/GST registrations, filings, reporting and e-invoicing obligations for US entities.
What We’re Looking For
- Deep technical knowledge of multi-state US sales and use tax.
- Experience overseeing high-volume, multi-jurisdiction compliance, ideally in a large corporate environment.
- Strong state and local tax audit experience, including information requests, documentation and audit defense.
- Experience managing outsourced providers, external advisers and finance or shared-service teams.
- Ability to advise non-tax stakeholders clearly on taxability, nexus, exemptions and changing business activity.
- Indirect tax accounting experience, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries and balance-sheet controls.
- Comfort with ERP-connected tax engines; Vertex experience is highly beneficial.
- Strong stakeholder management across Tax, Finance, Technology, Legal, Operations and commercial teams.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage concurrent monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines.
- A self-starting approach and confidence operating independently in a remote environment.
Location & Working Pattern
United States – Remote.
The role requires sufficient working-hours overlap with the UK-based Manager and global tax colleagues.
Salary / Compensation
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:
The minimum full-time salary range is between $110,000 - $120,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through Tuesday 22nd September. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
Why Join Pearson?
This is an opportunity to shape a newly consolidated remit with national US scope, meaningful autonomy and direct influence across compliance, audits, advisory work, technology and global indirect tax risk.
LI-CM1
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Job: Finance
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Corporate Finance
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type:
Req ID: 25965
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Tax Manager
Verify your CPA credential equivalency early
If you earned your accounting degree outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying. USCIS officers scrutinize foreign degree equivalency closely for Tax Manager petitions, and gaps here trigger Requests for Evidence.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Tax Manager roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. Firms with consistent LCA activity have an established H-1B process, meaning fewer delays and fewer surprises during filing.
Distinguish Big Four firms from regional sponsors
Big Four firms run centralized immigration teams and file H-1B petitions routinely. Regional CPA firms may sponsor but often lack in-house counsel, so you'll need to confirm their willingness to cover attorney fees and USCIS filing costs before accepting an offer.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Tax Manager in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before salary discussions so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.
File during the annual cap registration window
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March. If you're on OPT and targeting a Tax Manager role, time your offer letter and start date to align with the October 1 cap-subject start date, factoring in the 60-day grace period if your OPT expires mid-year.
Clarify specialty occupation documentation with your employer
Tax Manager petitions occasionally face specialty occupation RFEs when the job description is vague about degree requirements. Ask your employer's immigration attorney to document that the role requires a specific accounting or tax degree, not just any bachelor's degree.
H-1B Visa Tax Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Tax Manager meets the H-1B specialty occupation definition because USCIS recognizes that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field. Roles involving tax compliance, planning, or advisory work at a management level consistently satisfy this requirement. Your employer's LCA must specify the degree field, and a vague job description can draw scrutiny during adjudication.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Manager positions?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, financial services companies, and healthcare systems are the most active sponsors for Tax Manager H-1B petitions. You can search roles filtered by verified LCA filing activity on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers who have filed for this occupation code rather than those who only claim to sponsor.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Tax Manager offers?
Before your employer files the LCA, DOL requires them to certify that your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for Tax Manager in your specific work location. The wage level, ranging from Level I to Level IV, depends on your experience and supervisory responsibilities. You can cross-reference expected wage levels using the OFLC Wage Search before entering salary negotiations, so you're not caught off guard by the floor.
Can a CPA license substitute for a degree in a Tax Manager H-1B petition?
A CPA license alone doesn't satisfy the H-1B degree requirement, but it significantly strengthens the petition when paired with a qualifying degree. USCIS evaluates whether the specific job duties require a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. If your degree is in a borderline field like business administration, a CPA license and relevant work history help demonstrate that the role demands specialized expertise.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers as a Tax Manager?
You can change employers under H-1B portability rules, provided your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires and you've been lawfully employed for at least 180 days since your initial approval. You can start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS, not when it's approved. Tax season timing matters here: confirm your new employer's filing timeline doesn't create a gap during peak workload periods.