Indirect Tax Director bei IES Holdings, Inc.

General Job Description:

Position Summary 

The Indirect Tax Director will lead all aspects of indirect tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management across IES Holdings and its subsidiaries. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with state, local, and international indirect tax regulations (including sales & use tax, property tax, excise, VAT/GST, and other transactional taxes), while driving efficiencies in tax processes, supporting business operations, and identifying strategic opportunities to optimize the company’s tax profile. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership & Strategy 

• Develop and oversee the company’s overall indirect tax strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. 

• Advise senior leadership on the financial, operational, and compliance impacts of indirect tax policies and legislative changes. 

• Partner cross-functionally with business units, finance, accounting, procurement, and operations to provide strategic tax guidance. 

Compliance & Risk Management 

• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all indirect tax filing and payment obligations across multiple jurisdictions. 

• Manage audits and inquiries from tax authorities, mitigating risk and ensuring favorable outcomes. 

• Develop and implement strategies that drive process improvements and reduce property tax exposure. 

• Monitor evolving tax regulations, assess their impact on the business, and implement necessary changes. 

Process & Systems 

• Lead the design and implementation of best practices, process improvements, and tax technology solutions to streamline indirect tax compliance. 

• Oversee the accuracy of tax determination systems and work closely with IT and finance teams to ensure proper configuration. 

• Build and maintain effective internal controls related to indirect tax. 

Team Development 

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing indirect tax team. 

• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on indirect tax matters. 

Advisory & Business Support 

• Provide indirect tax analysis for new business initiatives, contracts, and supply chain decisions. 

• Collaborate with external advisors, consultants, and auditors as necessary. 

Specific Qualifications:

Education & Credentials 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field required. 

• CPA, JD, or advanced degree in Taxation preferred. 

 

Experience 

• 10+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, with significant leadership responsibility. 

• Proven expertise in U.S. sales & use tax and property tax.  

• Prior experience in a complex, multi-entity organization (public company experience strongly preferred). 

• Strong track record of managing audits and regulatory inquiries. 

• Experience implementing and managing tax technology solutions (e.g., Vertex, Avalara, ONESOURCE). 

 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong leadership and people management skills. 

• Excellent technical tax knowledge combined with sound business judgement. 

• Ability to translate complex tax concepts into practical guidance for non-tax stakeholders. 

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills. 

• High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail. 

Company Overview:

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. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

 

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

 

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions: 

• Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
• 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

Additional Data:

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. 
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

 

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government. 

 

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Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

 

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