Senior Director, Tax

Line of Business: Service & Support

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and oversee all North American income, sales & use, and property tax activities across the U.S. and Canada

• Ensure accurate IFRS tax accounting, provisions, and disclosures, including deferred taxes (IAS 12) and uncertain tax positions (IA 37)

• Direct all tax compliance activities, including filings, estimated payments, and refund claims

• Manage federal, state/provincial, and local tax audits, appeals, and related litigation

• Provide tax leadership and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and reorganizations

• Translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable business insights for senior leadership and key partners

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, HR, and Operations

• Assume other responsibilities commensurate with the scope and impact of the role.

What Are We Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field; CPA or JD preferred

• 12+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or applicable field

• Deep technical expertise across income tax, sales & use tax, and property tax

• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams

• Experience managing relationships with external auditors, advisors, and tax authorities

• Proven involvement in mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, IPOs, or major business transformations

• Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills with executive presence

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with regular collaboration across corporate and field-based teams. Heidelberg Materials North America fosters an inclusive, collaborative workplace focused on integrity, safety, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

• Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

  • Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

  • Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays