Indirect Tax Manager

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$111,400.00-$153,200.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

Johns Manville is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Indirect Tax Manager to be located in Denver, CO. This position reports to our Director of Tax. The Indirect Tax Manager is responsible for overseeing key tax functions including sales and use tax, property tax, and administration of business incentives. This role ensures compliance, supports tax planning, and partners with internal teams to manage tax-related risks and opportunities.

Ideal candidate will be a proven indirect tax professional with a results orientation. An ability to effectively work across the organization with all levels of employees is a must along with a proven ability to delegate. 

Our office is in downtown Denver on 17th St. and California (717 17th St.) We are a hybrid work environment; two days work remote and three days in the office.

Your Day-to-Day: 

• Manage U.S. sales and use tax and Canadian GST compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filing of returns and payments. Conduct tax research and planning as needed to support compliance and business operations.
• Assist business units in acquiring and maximizing incentives on new capital additions - also responsible for process administration.
• Manage all phases of sales and use tax audits—including reverse audits —with responsibility for documentation and settlement negotiations.
• Strengthen business partnerships by delivering targeted sales and use tax training to internal teams—focused on the tax implications of purchases and customer transactions.
• Maintain and manage Thomson Reuters Indirect Tax Compliance Software, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates, and troubleshooting system issues.
• Supervise a team of two salaried employees, including performance management, hiring, and resource allocation.
• Manage third-party CPA firm relationship on property tax, sales and use tax audits, and special projects, ensuring effective support and timely resolution of business needs.
• Responsible for property tax accruals and payments.
• Act as a liaison for global VAT tax compliance.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Minimum of 7 years of sales and use tax experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Master of Tax (MST) and/or CPA preferred.
• Proven ability to research complex tax issues and resolve audit findings.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentoring, training, and building team expertise. Promotes a collaborative environment that encourages continuous learning and cross-functional knowledge sharing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Highly organized with strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Prior exposure to property tax and business incentives is preferred.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters Indirect Tax Compliance Software preferred.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.