Indirect Tax Manager

Indirect Tax Manager will lead the company’s indirect tax function with a focus on Sales & Use Tax compliance, Property Tax, and Excise Tax. This role is responsible for accurate and timely compliance, audit management, process improvement, and tax technology optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise across multiple indirect tax areas, hands‑on experience with tax automation platforms (Vertex, One Source, Avalara), and the ability to partner effectively with business teams to deliver scalable, compliant tax solutions.

• Oversee preparation and filing of sales, use, property, and excise tax returns across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Ensure accuracy of tax calculations, payments, and reporting.
• Maintain indirect tax calendars and filing schedules.
• Review nexus footprint and monitor changes in tax regulations and requirements.
• Manage exemption and resale certificate collection, validation, renewal, and storage.

• Manage indirect tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities.
• Prepare audit data packages, reconcile supporting documentation, and resolve audit findings.
• Identify and mitigate potential tax liabilities or exposures.
• Identify refund opportunities and recovery claims related to over payments, vendor errors, or misapplied tax.

• Lead or support implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of sales & use tax automation software.
• Partner with IT, finance, and business operations to integrate tax engines with ERP and billing systems.
• Evaluate process gaps and develop scalable, automated solutions to improve compliance efficiency.

• Work closely with procurement, accounting, and operations teams to ensure proper tax treatment on purchases, invoicing, and fixed assets.
• Support business initiatives by advising on indirect tax implications for new products, locations, or transactions.
• Provide internal training on tax rules, documentation requirements, and systems.

• Monitor legislative changes affecting indirect taxes and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Conduct technical research, prepare position papers, and ensure compliance with state and local tax regulations.
• Support strategic planning around tax savings opportunities and risk management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax.
• Strong technical knowledge of sales & use tax, property tax, and excise tax.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, or managing multi‑state filings.
• Familiarity with tax automation systems (Vertex, One Source, Avalara, etc.).
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to interpret tax laws and apply them to real‑world scenarios.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.

• CPA or CMI (Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation).
• Experience implementing tax automation tools end‑to‑end.
• Multistate or national‑level indirect tax experience.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as D365, SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or Workday.

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive problem solver who seeks process improvement opportunities.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2024 fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, IES produced over $2.8 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 131 domestic locations across the United States.

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• Competitive Pay.
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match.
• Company Paid Time Off.
• Company Paid Life Insurance.
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