Tax Manager Indirect

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM)is a leading construction materials distribution company that serves the commercial and residential construction markets across North America. With a commitment to innovation quality and customer satisfaction FBM provides a wide range of construction products and services to contractors and builders. Based in California FBM has more than 7000 Employees and 400 Locations across the United States and Canada. FBMs Core Values of Safety First Customer Driven Valuing Our People Integrity and the Pursuit of Excellence form the foundation for an excellent Customer experience that is recognized across the industry.

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM) the Tax Manager - Indirect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of state and local indirect tax compliance audits and planning activities. This role supports the organization by ensuring accurate timely tax filings maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and providing guidance to internal business partners. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader self-starter and collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced multi-state environment and demonstrates strong analytical organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Coordinate with external tax prepares to prepare and review sales and use tax and business personal property tax returns for monthly quarterly and annual filings across all applicable U.S. jurisdictions
• Review sales and use tax returns prepared by the FBM Tax team
• Oversee preparation and filing of business and occupation taxes gross receipts taxes and business licenses

1. Audit Management & Research

• Manage Sales and use tax and personal property tax audits
• Research interpret and apply state and local tax regulations and legislative rulings to ensure ongoing compliance

1. Process Oversight & Systems

• Maintain tax calendars to ensure timely filing and payment of all indirect taxes
• Oversee monthly reconciliation of sales and use tax general ledger accounts
• Assist with configuration troubleshooting and optimization of the sales and use tax software platform (Avalara AvaTax) and integration with the general ledger system (Infor CSD)

1. Business Partnership & Leadership

• Provide guidance to internal business partners regarding product taxability resale and exemption certificates and jurisdictional business license requirements
• Oversee integration of newly acquired businesses into existing tax reporting and compliance processes.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability
• Lead special projects and perform additional duties as assigned

1. Miscellaneous

• Support our values in the stand areas of Safety Customer Focus Teamwork Integrity and being a Company of Choice for both employees and customers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or another four-year degree preferred; equivalent accounting or indirect tax experience will be considered
• Minimum of five (5) years of indirect tax and accounting experience in a multi-unit multi-state organization
• Prior managerial or leadership experience required
• Strong experience with Avalara (AvaTax and ECM) sales tax and exemption certificate software preferred
• Working knowledge of web-based tax research platforms (e.g. CCH Tax Research)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables VLOOKUPs and macros
• Experience in the construction or building distribution industry preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to learn and adapt to the existing ERP system and accounting structure

Reports To

Senior Tax Manager

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $130000 - $150000per year
• Bonus:15%
• Total Compensation (Base Bonus):The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $130000 - $172500
• Job Type:Full-Time

Benefits

At FBM were committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Statement

Foundation Building Materialsis an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements merit and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed please contact Human Resources at