Indirect Tax Analyst

Indirect Tax Analyst

The Company

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this over 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Respect, Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Business Judgement & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

Why This Role Matters

The Tax team plays a strategic role within Group Finance, partnering closely with business leaders, finance teams, legal, operations, logistics, procurement, and treasury to manage tax risk, support commercial objectives, and drive operational excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated US Indirect Tax Analyst to join our growing tax function. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to U.S. indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, business licensing, audit management, tax technology, commercial rent tax, and emerging tax automation initiatives.

This is an opportunity to develop your indirect tax career in a complex international environment, working at the heart of the global art and luxury market and gaining exposure to real business issues from day one. You will support sales and use tax audits, identify potential tax recoveries, analyze transactions and help the team use data and technology to work more effectively. You will also develop an understanding of the unique tax and commercial considerations associated with the international movement and sale of works of art and other high-value objects. The ideal candidate combines strong technical and analytical skills with a continuous improvement mindset and an interest in leveraging technology, data analytics, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance tax compliance and reporting processes.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare and review U.S. sales and use tax returns, supporting workpapers, reconciliations, and related filings.
• Assist with use tax accruals, exemption certificate management, business registrations, and other indirect tax compliance obligations.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of tax filings.
• Support month-end tax reporting activities and account reconciliations.

Audit & Controversy Support

• Manage tax notices and information requests from state and local tax authorities.
• Support sales and use tax audits by gathering documentation, performing transaction analysis, and preparing audit responses.
• Assist with refund claims, nexus reviews, and other tax controversy matters.
• Identify and mitigate indirect tax risks through proactive review of transactions and processes.

Tax Research & Advisory

• Research indirect tax issues and legislative developments affecting Christie’s operations.
• Prepare concise technical memoranda, summaries, and recommendations for tax management and business stakeholders.
• Assist internal departments with taxability determinations, exemption requirements, and operational tax questions.
• Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and emerging trends impacting indirect tax compliance.

Tax Technology & Process Improvement

• Support indirect tax technology initiatives, including ERP integrations, tax engine optimization, and automation projects.
• Utilize data analytics tools to identify filing variances, process inefficiencies, and compliance risks.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve data gathering, audit support, compliance workflows, and tax research processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Operations teams to streamline tax processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with developing scalable and sustainable tax compliance procedures as the business continues to evolve. 

Special Projects

• Support strategic tax initiatives, process transformation efforts, and special projects as assigned.
• Participate in cross-functional projects involving new business activities, system implementations, and operational changes.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance or taxation
• 3+ years experience in an indirect tax role.  In-house experience a plus. 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter capable of driving projects independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Curiosity and a willingness to continually learn about new technologies, tax rules, and business processes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to build trusted relationships across the organization.
• Solution-oriented mindset with a focus on process improvement, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Consistently delivers accurate and timely tax filings.
• Proactively resolves notices and audit inquiries while minimizing tax risk.
• Identifies opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Utilizes technology and data analytics to enhance compliance, controls, and decision-making.
• Serves as a trusted partner to finance and operational stakeholders across the organization.

What’s great about working for us

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision care plans for employees and dependents (On average, Christie’s pays 80% of total premiums)
• 401(k) Savings Plan – Christie’s provides a matching contribution up to 5% (subject to IRS limits)
• Life Insurance - 3x base salary up to $400k (100% paid by Christie’s)
• Disability Insurance (100% paid by Christie’s)
• Generous time-off and leave policies; including 100% Paid Family Leave up to 16 weeks.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program: reimbursement of eligible fitness fees and memberships up to $600 per year
• Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
• Commuter Benefits - Pre-tax money towards your daily commute with a Christie’s contribution of $21 per month
• Back Up Child & Elder Care –  up to 10 days of back-up Child or Elder Care through Bright Horizons
• CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Day- Each employee receives one paid day per year to dedicate their time to a charity of their choice.
• Perks and Discounts through Zo and Plum Benefits

*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time 

Christie’s, Inc. is committed to principles of equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, Christie’s Inc. ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status or liability status for service in the United States Armed Forces. 

*Posted salary range does not include discretionary bonus compensation and/or overtime pay.

Salary: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00