Nitish Sethi

About Nitish Sethi

Dynamic Indirect Tax Researcher with over six years of comprehensive experience in tax research andanalysis, delivering impactful solutions across multiple jurisdictions. Expertise in conducting detailedlegislative research and managing complex data sets, ensuring compliance and accuracy withinregulatory frameworks. Proven ability to streamline processes and enhance operational workflowsthrough effective collaboration and problem-solving skills. Committed to maintaining high standards ofquality and detail while managing multiple projects in fast-paced environments. Adept at fostering teamdevelopment and knowledge sharing to drive collective success.

Experience

1. Indirect Tax Researcher Iii

   Avalara

   Mar 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Strategic Lead in Jurisdictional Compliance & Tax Data InfrastructureExpert in navigating complex property and excise tax legislation across 650+ jurisdictions. Proven track record of building high-performing pilot teams from the ground up and engineering scalable operational workflows. I bridge the gap between technical SQL-driven data management and high-level regulatory accuracy.Core Impact• Scalable Systems: Spearheaded the development of pilot team structures and onboarding workflows to drive operational excellence.• Jurisdictional Expertise: Lead research and asset classification mapping for 650+ jurisdictions to ensure 100% compliance.• Data Integrity: Manage complex excise tax rate transitions and data quality using SQL and cross-functional troubleshooting.• Risk Mitigation: Own the end-to-end validation of critical tax content, from direct assessor communication to regulatory filing.

Education

• Prestige Institute of Management & Research

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General

  2020 — 2022