Indirect Tax Manager

** Company Overview*
* _Founded in 1910_  _,_  KONE ()   _is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world's cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable._

_Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an_  innovation and sustainability ()   _leader with repeated_   _recognitions by_  Forbes ()  _,_   _Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. _

** Job Overview - Indirect Tax Manager (KONE Americas)*
* Are you a senior indirect tax professional who thrives on owning outcomes, not just executing

tasks? Do you enjoy working in complex environments where success depends on influence,

judgment, and collaboration?

KONE Americas is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead U.S. indirect tax and property tax

compliance, governance, and advisory across project-based construction and after-sales

service businesses (maintenance, repairs, modernization, spare parts, and service contracts).

This is a high-impact individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership of indirect tax

outcomes across all state, city, and county jurisdictions. You will partner with Finance,

Accounting, Sales, Service Operations, IT, Legal, and external advisors to ensure compliant,

scalable, and business-aligned solutions.

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* 1) Is this role for you?*
* You may be a strong fit if you:

+ Take ownership of indirect tax outcomes across multiple teams and jurisdictions

+ Lead through influence in a matrixed organization

+ Translate complex sales and use tax rules into practical, operational guidance

+ Thrive where tax intersects service, maintenance, repairs, spare parts, construction, and property tax obligations

+ Manage competing priorities in fast-paced environments

+ Prefer preventive controls and system-driven solutions over manual workarounds

+ Communicate risks and recommendations clearly to non-tax stakeholders

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* 2) What you will do*
* As Indirect Tax Manager, you will:

+ Lead U.S. state, city, and county indirect tax compliance (sales and use tax, contractor taxes, and related requirements)

+ Oversee property tax return review, modernization, and transition toward electronic filing and retention

+ Own and manage indirect tax audits end-to-end and implement improvements

+ Govern the tax technology landscape (Vertex) to ensure accurate tax determination

+ Partner with Sales, Service, Finance, and IT to embed tax into contracts, billing, and systems

+ Advise on complex project and service transactions while managing risk

+ Drive process improvements, automation, and controls to reduce exposure and manual effort

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* 3) What makes this role unique*
* + Influence outcomes across the organization without direct reports

+ Operate at the intersection of tax, finance, systems, and frontline operations

+ Shape how indirect and property tax are embedded in business processes and offerings

+ Exercise judgment, escalate risks, and strengthen tax governance

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* 4) What we're looking for*
* + 8-10+ years of U.S. indirect tax experience (sales and use tax); property tax exposure a plus

+ Hands-on experience with Vertex or similar tax engines; SAP a plus

+ Experience supporting service-based and/or project-driven businesses

+ Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax; CPA or advanced degree preferred

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* 5) Location & Work Model*
* Eligible locations:
Lisle, IL;
Moline, IL;
Allen, TX (hybrid).

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* 6) Why KONE*
* KONE values care, collaboration, courage, and customer focus. You'll be trusted to take

ownership, partner across functions, and make a meaningful impact on customers and business

growth.

** Job Description - Indirect Tax Manager (Sales, Use & Property Tax)*
* ** Role Purpose*
* The Indirect Tax Manager leads U.S. state, city, and county indirect tax and property tax

compliance, governance, and risk management across KONE's construction and after-sales

service…