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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 Specialist
Align your credentials to SOC codes
Tax Specialist roles map to SOC codes like 13-2082 (Tax Preparer) or 13-2011 (Accountant). Confirm your degree and job duties match the SOC code your employer uses on the LCA, mismatches trigger RFEs.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet the DOL wage level tied to your experience, and underpayment is a common LCA denial trigger.
Target firms with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B sponsors. Tax roles at these institutions skip the lottery entirely, giving you a guaranteed path if your credentials fit the posting.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Tax Specialist postings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This eliminates companies that list sponsorship as optional but rarely follow through for tax roles specifically.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
USCIS processes premium processing I-129 petitions within 15 business days. Negotiate this into your offer before signing, since standard processing can run several months and delay your start date significantly.
Verify CPA licensure portability across states
If your H-1B is tied to a state-licensed tax role, confirm your CPA license transfers or is recognized in the work location state. Some employers file the LCA for one state but later reassign you, which requires a new LCA amendment.
H-1B Visa Tax Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tax Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Tax Specialist positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, or a closely related field, which satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The key is that your employer documents in the H-1B petition that the specific duties require that theoretical and practical knowledge. Roles with vague duty descriptions or where any business degree would qualify can attract RFEs.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas most often for Tax Specialists?
Public accounting firms, multinational corporations with in-house tax departments, financial services companies, and Big Four firms have strong H-1B filing histories for tax roles. You can find Tax Specialist postings filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history on Migrate Mate, which pulls from DOL Labor Condition Application data rather than relying on employer self-reporting.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Tax Specialist applicant?
If your employer is cap-subject, USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for the following October 1 start date. Not being selected means waiting a full year to re-register. Tax roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government entities are cap-exempt and bypass the lottery, allowing filing at any time with an employment start date as soon as USCIS approves the petition.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a different tax practice area or office location?
A move to a different office location or a material change in job duties requires your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS and, in most cases, a new LCA covering the new work location's prevailing wage. Transfers within the same metropolitan statistical area using the original LCA may be permissible, but this determination depends on the specific worksite addresses and DOL guidance at the time.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm laid off from a Tax Specialist role?
USCIS provides a 60-day grace period after your employment ends, during which you can find a new sponsoring employer and have them file an H-1B transfer petition. The transfer can be filed under portability rules, allowing you to begin working for the new employer once the petition is received by USCIS, before it's approved, as long as you've held valid H-1B status for at least 12 months.