This position will manage all aspects of Holcim’s sales, use, business licensing and B&O tax compliance and planning. This will include maintaining multiple tax engines and other tax applicable software applications; liaising with ADC and shared service center personnel on upgrades and implementations; analyzing potential sales and use tax exposures; providing guidance to the various business streams, generally ensuring appropriate compliance with applicable laws and regulations; managing sales, use, mining and B&O tax audits by tax authorities, as they arise; working closely with the income tax group on gross receipt and tax analysis; assisting in the review and analysis of potential mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures; and other special projects as assigned.

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Strategic planning for sales, use, mining, and B&O tax cost minimization.
• Facilitate open door policies with internal customers; fostering two way relationships that promote successful teamwork that produces results.
• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate compliance with all sales, use, B&O tax and licensing regulations while working to minimize tax liability and maximize after-tax profits.
• Establish and maintain appropriate tax controls and policies for sales, use, mining, B&O taxes and business licensing compliance processes.
• Manage relationship with external tax auditors and co-ordinate interactions with outside advisors relating to sales, use and other related tax issues.
• Keep abreast of changes in tax statutes and regulations, incorporate relevant changes and determine the impact on the company’s operations.
• Perform research, document and present findings on issues affecting the US sales and use tax positions.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to tax compliance.
• Work closely with the US Indirect Tax Director and others on sales, use and other tax-related projects.
• Ensure the tax compliance software (tax engines) are up to date, including updated decision matrices for law changes.
• Train sales, purchasing and accounting personnel on sales, use and other taxes, along with training on relevant systems.
• Mentor, train and support tax managers and analysts.
• Maintain personal and corporate integrity in all actions.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

• Highly visible role within the business providing support to Senior Management team
• The Tax department covers all areas of the business therefore needs to interact with all business units of the Company
• Liaison with Government Officials and Outside Auditors
• Negotiate audit conclusions

Required Education: Master/Graduate Degree, preferably in Tax

Field of Study Preferred: Tax Accounting and/or Tax Law

Required Work Experience: 10+ years of sales, use and fuel tax experience

Required Computer and Software Skills: Advanced Excel skills required; Knowledge of Vertex, One Source, Avalara or other Tax Engine Software, SAP or equivalent ERP experience required

Travel Requirements: up to 25%

Additional Requirements:

• Possess a high level of technical US sales, use and fuel tax knowledge
• Demonstrate fluency in Vertex O Series, One Source, preferably with SAP interface
• Be well organized and detail oriented
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work as a member of diverse teams including members from different functional areas (including Treasury, Accounting and Finance) and locations
• A mixture of accounting firm and corporate experience is preferred
• Must be able to apply tax principles consistent with sound business practices
• Demonstrated strong judgment abilities
• Experience using tax research tools and familiarity with sophisticated tax concepts preferred

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Generous Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Dress for your day policy
• Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance coverage
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent Care
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Retirement Savings – Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program