Indirect Tax Manager

James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX; ASX: JHX) is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Products offered by James Hardie are engineered for beauty, durability, and climate resilience, and include trusted brands like Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

We are on a mission to fulfill our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ by inspiring how communities design, build, and grow today and tomorrow. The James Hardie portfolio is marketed and sold throughout North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.

We maintain best-in-class relationships with customers and contractors, as well as superior, localized manufacturing operations, to ensure we deliver timely and sustainable solutions tailored to meet our customers' specific needs.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. We are on a mission to be the most respected and desired building materials brand in the world, operating under a set of shared values, with priority placed on our Zero Harm culture. 

For more information visit www.jameshardie.com. 

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Hybrid Locations Preferred: Chicago, IL or Mission Viejo, CA (Remote within other U.S. location also considered)

Are you a seasoned indirect tax professional ready to lead strategic initiatives at a global industry leader? James Hardie Building Products Inc. is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager to drive compliance, innovation, and transformation across our North American operations.

This is more than a tax role—it's a chance to influence business decisions, lead a high-performing team, and modernize tax processes in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Compliance & Operations: Oversee timely, accurate tax filings and payments across sales/use, GST/HST/PST, VAT, property taxes, and more.
• Drive Strategic Initiatives: Partner with senior leaders to assess tax implications of new business ventures, capacity expansions, and process improvements.
• Champion Innovation: Identify and implement tax technology solutions, automate data management, and streamline compliance processes.
• Mitigate Risk: Manage audit defense, ensure SOX compliance, and reduce tax exposure across $3B in sales and $400M in procurement.
• Develop Talent: Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering growth and technical excellence.

Who You’ll Work With

• Internal Partners: Collaborate with cross-functional leaders across Finance, Procurement, Legal, and Operations.
• External Stakeholders: Engage with tax authorities, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Your Team: Lead and support the Senior Tax Accountant and Tax Accountant under the guidance of the Indirect Tax Director.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s in Tax, CPA, or CMI preferred)
• 8–10+ years of indirect tax experience (public accounting and/or manufacturing industry preferred)
• Expertise in multi-state procurement taxation and global indirect tax exposure
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Proficiency in SAP, Vertex, Alteryx, RIA Checkpoint, and other tax tech tools
• A passion for innovation, automation, and continuous improvement

Why James Hardie?

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $111,200.00 to $139,100.00. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation
• Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
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James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a company that values innovation, leadership, and excellence. Apply today and help shape the future of tax at James Hardie.

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.