Michael Sodl
Worcester,MA
Summary
Analytical Indirect Tax Manager recognized for exceptional productivity and efficient task execution. Specialized in tax compliance, legislative research, and risk management. Strong communication and problem-solving skills facilitate navigation of complex tax environments and delivery of strategic solutions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Indirect Tax Manager
Central National Gottesman (CNG)
Purchase, NY
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Oversaw outsourced sales and use tax compliance for all CNG entities via Avalara, ensuring accurate multi-jurisdictional filings.
- Advised business units on indirect tax implications, facilitating informed decision-making for new initiatives and product/service rollouts.
- Led sales & use tax audits, effectively managing IDRs and coordinating with auditors to mitigate exposure.
- Managed resale certificate issuance and validation, strengthening audit defense and minimizing potential compliance risks.
- Coordinated annual report filings while maintaining business license compliance across multiple states.
- Supported tax technology optimization and investigated automation opportunities, improving compliance processes and accuracy.
Indirect Tax Manager
Camping World
West Boylston, MA
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Managed sales and property tax compliance for Camping World entities and subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to regulations.
- Oversaw outsourced compliance processes with Vertex and Avalara, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Administered reserve accruals for U.S. sales tax and Canadian GST/HST/PST, maintaining financial integrity.
- Conducted thorough research on jurisdictional updates, assessing tax impacts of new products/services.
Indirect Tax Manager
Phoenix Retail
Columbus, OH
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed outsourced compliance for sales & use tax, property tax, and licenses, ensuring regulatory adherence.
- Managed audits and negotiated settlements, ensuring compliance with ASC 450 accrual standards.
- Developed tax training programs and streamlined reconciliation processes using automation tools.
Senior Tax Analyst
Nissan North America
Franklin, TN
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Managed audits and outsourced property tax processes to ensure compliance and fiscal responsibility.
- Updated Vertex tax matrix and reconciliations, supporting accurate quarterly tax provision calculations.
Education
MBA - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
POST UNIVERSITY
Waterbury, CT01.1996
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- OneSource and Vertex
- QuickBooks and PeopleSoft
- JD Edwards and SAP
- Hyperion and Mainframe
- PTMS and LeasePak
- Online tax research databases
- Avalara and NetSuite
- Alteryx for data analysis
- Sales and use tax compliance
- Property tax compliance strategies
- Indirect tax audits management
- Tax risk management practices
- Audit defense techniques
- Tax decision matrix oversight
- Jurisdictional tax research skills
- Analytical thinking abilities
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- Collaboration with teams
- Effective communication skills
- Problem-solving expertise
- Multi-jurisdictional tax knowledge
Timeline
Indirect Tax Manager
Central National Gottesman (CNG)
03.2025 - 01.2026
Indirect Tax Manager
Camping World
01.2024 - 01.2025
Indirect Tax Manager
Phoenix Retail
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Tax Analyst
Nissan North America
01.2013 - 01.2022
MBA - Accounting
Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
POST UNIVERSITY