IES Communications · 1 day ago
Indirect Tax Manager
Sugar Land, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expIES Communications is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services. The Indirect Tax Manager will lead the company’s indirect tax function focusing on compliance, audit management, and process improvement while collaborating with various business teams to ensure efficient tax solutions.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT)Information ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Oversee preparation and filing of sales and use tax, property tax, 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 overpayments, vendor errors, or misapplied tax
Lead or support implementation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of sales and 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 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
Qualification
Required
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, OneSource, 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
Preferred
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, NetSuite, or Workday
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
Company Paid Time Off
Company Paid Life Insurance
Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
Company
IES Communications
IES Communications is a provider of communications technology, systems, and services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicholas Palazzolo
Project Manager, FDC Operations
Recent News
Columbia West
2025-10-11
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