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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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

• 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.

*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. 

Closing Date: November 16th, 2026

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