Indirect Tax Manager

Apex Service Partners LLC - Overview

Apex Service Partners is a national leader in residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services, with 14,000 teammates across more than 225 locations in 46 states and over $3.5 billion in annual revenue. With backing from Alpine Investors and a strategic minority investment commitment from Apollo-managed funds, we combine substantial financial resources, national expertise, and growth opportunities with the local leadership and trusted brands that make our businesses successful.

Our mission is to elevate the trades by investing in people and serving the operators who lead them. Whether leading a local business or supporting our partners on the national team, we share one purpose: give our teams the tools, talent, and support to build exceptional businesses, create meaningful careers, and deliver outstanding service to their communities.

Job Description – Indirect Tax Manager

The Indirect Tax Manager will lead the development of a centralized indirect tax function; the selection and implementation of sales and use tax software and the selection of the associated service provider; and ensure indirect tax collection, payment and filing obligations are met. The areas of indirect tax accounting and tax compliance for Apex Service Partners and its entities include sales and use tax, real estate, personal property, unclaimed property and other tax matters.

This leader will help drive the ethos for how the indirect tax accounting and compliance organization runs.

• Develop and lead the centralization of a dispersed indirect tax function and propose, establish and implement policies and processes while ensuring the Company meets its tax collection, payment and filing obligations
• Provide leadership on the selection and implementation of sales and use tax software and the selection of the associated service provider for sales and use tax compliance
• Develop and manage the organization’s compliance calendar for indirect taxes, ensuring accurate and timely filing and payment of all applicable taxes
• Work closely with regional accounting and business departments to ensure information for tax compliance is obtained accurately and efficiently, enhancing current processes for future state processes
• Oversee the analysis, review and filing of required returns and their reconciliation to the general ledger, tracking associated due dates and payments
• Understandindirect tax risks and exposures utilizing knowledge of tax laws, court decisions, and administrative pronouncements to ensure compliance; ability to identify tax-savings opportunities; and make recommendations for appropriate accruals as necessary
• Manage invoices and bills associated with annual returns and renewals, ensuring prompt receipt and payment
• Research, track and resolve any issues or discrepancies arising from indirect tax notices, providing resolution and/or guidance as necessary
• Manage state and local indirect tax audits and voluntary disclosures
• Monitor nexus and maintain registrations for all entities and jurisdictions
• Maintain complete and audit-ready indirect tax files, ensuring all supporting documents are accurate
• Design, document, implement and maintain internal controls to effectively manage financial risk
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful engagement; provide all requested schedules, information and support as needed
• Research indirect tax requirements and perform due diligence for new locations or acquisitions, coordinating with relevant departments to ensure compliance
• Participate in estimating and monitoring annual cash taxes, providing essential documentation and analysis
• Contribute to team culture and effort by accomplishing related…