Indirect Tax Director
Amrize · Chicago
Join Amrize as a Indirect Tax Director and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director of Indirect Taxes will lead the US Indirect Tax team, overseeing all aspects of indirect tax, including but not limited to sales and use tax, property tax, excise tax, and fuels tax. This role is responsible for indirect tax compliance, audit defense, accounting, SOX controls, and strategic tax planning for a publicly traded company. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of continuous improvement, drive technology automation, advise senior leadership on commercial transactions, and mentor a high-performing team.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
- Lead, mentor, and empower the US Indirect Tax team, fostering a transparent, collaborative, and continuous improvement mindset.
- Establish cross-training and professional development initiatives to build bench strength, promote career growth, and ensure team scalability.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing and reporting for all US Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax, Annual Reports, excise tax, and fuels tax.
- Maintain and execute SOX internal controls for indirect tax processes within a public company environment.
- Oversee indirect and property tax accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
- Advise business leaders on indirect tax implications related to acquisitions, divestitures, capital expenditures, and daily commercial activities.
- Identify, develop, and implement US state indirect tax planning opportunities and tax reduction strategies.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes to assess operational impact and ensure ongoing corporate compliance.
- Manage state indirect tax and property tax audits, inquiries, and regulatory notices to favorable resolutions.
- Identify tax incentive, refund, and savings opportunities, directing external consultants on specialized tax projects.
- Build strong working relationships with internal business units, finance teams, external consultants, and financial statement auditors.
- Drive automation initiatives and systems enhancements to reduce manual processes and improve data quality across ERP and tax source systems.
- Establish and standardize best-practice workflows for exemption certificate management and tax compliance.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Additional Education Preferred: Master’s Degree
Required Work Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive US indirect tax experience, with prior leadership in a publicly traded company.
- Deep knowledge of multi-state sales & use, property, excise, and fuels tax regulations.
- Demonstrated track record in tax automation, SOX control management, and indirect tax planning.
- Strong leadership skills with a commitment to developing and scaling teams across multiple locations, including experience working with offshore shared services.
Required Training/Certifications: CPA, MST, or JD preferred
Travel Requirements: 30%
Additional Requirements:
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit test.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
- Holistic Health & Well-being programs
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
- Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
- Paid time off & paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Dress for your day