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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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Verify your CPA credential transfers correctly
Foreign accounting credentials don't automatically satisfy U.S. CPA requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NASBA-approved agency before applying, so your resume reflects U.S.-equivalent qualifications that H-1B specialty occupation petitions require.
Search LCA filings by tax job title
Use the OFLC Wage Search to pull Labor Condition Application filings under SOC code 13-2011 (Accountants and Auditors). This shows you exactly which firms filed for Tax Senior roles recently, giving you a verified shortlist of active sponsors.
Target firms with cap-exempt filing options
Universities, nonprofits, and government research entities are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Tax Senior roles at these institutions, particularly in tax compliance or endowment reporting, let you bypass the annual lottery entirely and file any time of year.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Pull up Tax Senior roles on Migrate Mate and filter by DOL LCA filing history. You'll see which employers have a documented track record of sponsoring this exact role, cutting out firms that list jobs but rarely file petitions.
Negotiate petition timing around busy season
Public accounting firms run intense Q1 busy seasons through April 15. Raise H-1B sponsorship in your offer negotiation before busy season locks down HR bandwidth. USCIS premium processing (15 business days) gives firms a predictable timeline that makes approval easier to commit to.
Clarify your status gap between OPT and H-1B start
If your OPT expires before October 1, confirm your employer will support a cap-gap extension. USCIS automatically extends authorized stay for timely filed H-1B petitions, but your employer's HR team needs to initiate the I-129 before your OPT end date.
H-1B Visa Tax Senior: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Tax Senior roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes. Tax Senior positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a directly related field, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. Roles involving complex tax compliance, research, or advisory work for clients or internal business units consistently meet the standard. Generalist roles where any degree is accepted would not qualify, so the job description wording matters.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Tax Senior roles?
The Big Four accounting firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) and other large public accounting firms file a high volume of H-1B petitions for Tax Senior positions each year. Large corporate tax departments in financial services, technology, and manufacturing also sponsor regularly. You can verify which firms have filed for this role by reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application data, which is publicly available, or by browsing verified sponsors on Migrate Mate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Tax Senior roles?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and in good standing. The new employer must file a new LCA certified by DOL and submit an I-129 petition. Your job duties and degree requirements must still meet the specialty occupation standard at the new firm.
Does having a CPA license improve my H-1B petition for a Tax Senior role?
It strengthens the petition significantly. A U.S. CPA license demonstrates that the role requires a high level of specialized knowledge, which directly supports the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 filing. If your CPA is from another country, obtain a credential evaluation showing U.S. equivalency before your employer files. Some states also accept foreign-educated candidates for the CPA exam after meeting their own education requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B Tax Senior positions and how is it determined?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the Labor Condition Application, typically SOC 13-2011 for accountants and auditors. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity; Tax Senior roles generally fall at Level II or Level III. Your employer pulls the applicable wage from the OFLC Wage Search or an independent wage survey. You can check the wage level for your specific city before negotiating your offer.