Indirect Tax Manager, Shared Services

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CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Indirect Tax Manager to support the management of indirect tax compliance, tax technology, and process optimization initiatives within the Shared Services organization. This role serves as a key partner in maintaining indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while supporting Project Phoenix and ongoing Vertex and SAP tax operations. The Manager will work cross-functionally with Accounting, Procurement, AP, AR, IT, and Operations to ensure accurate tax determination, reporting, and compliance.
Location
Hybrid 3 days in office. 100% in office during transition.
What Shared Service Does
A Shared Services Center (SSC) centralizes critical business processes, streamlining operations, reducing costs, and delivering consistent quality. By consolidating areas such as finance, procurement, payroll, and reporting, SSC eliminates duplication, frees time for strategic priorities, and fosters efficiency. SSC's primary functions include:
O2C (Order-to-Cash): Manages the customer journey from order to payment, driving smoother revenue processes.
R2R (Record-to-Report): Enables robust financial reporting and accounting.
P2P (Procure-to-Pay): Ensures timely vendor payments and strong supplier relationships. Manages the Travel and Expense program.
Center of Excellence: Drives innovation and continuous improvement.
Payroll (Hire-to-Retire): Ensures accurate, compliant employee payments.
Shared Services enables companies to focus on growth and strategic goals while maintaining operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Technology & Systems
Support the administration and maintenance of Vertex O Series, Vertex Indirect Tax Accelerator, and tax-related SAP configurations.
Maintain tax logic, jurisdiction assignments, exemption certificate data, nexus settings, and legal entity configurations.
Review and maintain product taxability mappings, material tax classifications, and tax determination rules.
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to support testing, enhancements, and implementation activities related to Vertex and SAP.
Assist in identifying opportunities to improve automation, controls, and reporting capabilities.
Sales & Use Tax Compliance
Manage day-to-day U.S. Sales & Use Tax compliance activities.
Review indirect tax return data prepared by SSC personnel and third-party providers.
Monitor filing calendars and ensure timely filing and remittance of tax obligations.
Review reconciliations between Vertex, SAP, and the general ledger.
Assist in resolving tax notices, registration issues, and compliance discrepancies.
Support standardization of indirect tax processes within Shared Services.
Compliance & Reporting
Ensure indirect tax returns are prepared accurately and submitted timely.
Maintain documentation and support internal control processes.
Monitor indirect tax law changes and recommend process updates as needed.
Support property tax compliance activities including assessment reviews, filings, and data validation.
Advisory Support
Provide guidance regarding taxability, exemptions, and transaction tax treatment.
Assist business stakeholders with indirect tax implications related to operational and system changes.
Support implementation of tax policies and procedures.
Audit & Risk Management
Support indirect tax audits and information requests.

Employment type
Full Time