Indirect Tax Manager

Overview

Indirect Tax Manager (KONE Americas) – Are you a senior indirect tax professional who thrives on owning outcomes, not just executing tasks? KONE Americas is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to lead U.S. indirect tax and property tax compliance, governance, and advisory across project-based construction and after-sales service businesses (maintenance, repairs, modernization, spare parts, and service contracts). This is a high-impact individual contributor role with end-to-end ownership of indirect tax outcomes across all state, city, and county jurisdictions.

You will partner with Finance, Accounting, Sales, Service Operations, IT, Legal, and external advisors to ensure compliant, scalable, and business-aligned solutions.

• Location options:
  Lisle, IL;
  Moline, IL;
  Allen, TX (hybrid).

• Lead U.S. state, city, and county indirect tax compliance (sales and use tax, contractor taxes, and related requirements) for construction and modernization projects, maintenance/repair/spare parts/service businesses, and service contracts, including time & material billing and digital sales.
• Oversee property tax return review, modernization, and transition toward electronic filing and retention.
• Own and manage indirect tax audits end-to-end and implement improvements.
• Govern the tax technology landscape (Vertex) to ensure accurate tax determination.
• Partner with Sales, Service, Finance, and IT to embed tax into contracts, billing, and systems.
• Advise on complex project and service transactions while managing risk.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and controls to reduce exposure and manual effort.

• Influence outcomes across the organization without direct reports.
• Operate at the intersection of tax, finance, systems, and frontline operations.
• Shape how indirect and property tax are embedded in business processes and offerings.
• Exercise judgment, escalate risks, and strengthen tax governance.

• 8–10+ years of U.S. indirect tax experience (sales and use tax); property tax exposure a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Vertex or similar tax engines; SAP a plus.
• Experience supporting service-based and/or project-driven businesses.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Tax; CPA or advanced degree preferred.

• 8–10+ years of indirect tax experience; property tax experience a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field; CPA/JD/MST or advanced degree preferred.

KONE values care, collaboration, courage, and customer focus. You’ll be trusted to take ownership, partner across functions, and make a meaningful impact on customers and business growth.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule
• 401K Employer Match and other retirement benefits
• Health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Paid Time Off, parental leave, and family support programs
• And more listed in the original description

Annual Base Pay Range (Lisle, IL): $123,400 – $162,015. Other locations have separate ranges:
Moline, IL up to $143,850;
Allen, TX up to $151,410. Bonus: 15% Target Incentive (50/50).

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