Manager, Indirect Tax Compliance & Controversy

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At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Manager, Indirect Tax Compliance & Controversy-Carmel, IN (Hybrid)

At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model—combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role. 

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we’ll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact. 

While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company’s discretion. 

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position. 

Job Summary:

Allegion is seeking an individual who has enthusiasm for the tax profession who is driven to pursue an amazing career opportunity within our corporate tax department. The Manager, Indirect Tax Compliance & Controversy will work under the direction of the Senior Manager, Indirect Tax. The position coordinates and manages the day-to-day domestic indirect state and local sales and use, property tax and business license tax compliance and controversy matters of Allegion. This position will work closely with the broader Allegion Tax Department, Allegion’s Corporate Accounting and Finance function as well as the business units’ financial teams.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise and assist with the preparation and filing of US monthly, quarterly and annual sales and use tax returns

• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining accurate and complete working papers supporting all returns which includes tax account reconciliations and overall balance sheet account integrity analysis monthly

• Manage sales and use tax registration process and collection of tax exemption certificates

• Supervise the preparation and filing of US property tax and business license returns and coordinate with 3rd party tax preparers

• Lead state and local sales and use, property, and business license audits. This includes supporting protests and appeals, as required, including preparation or review of the company’s responses to information data requests and proposed adjustments

• Research, interpret and apply state and local indirect tax laws

• Maintain the indirect tax reporting engines (i.e., Avalara and Vertex)

• Manage statute of limitations and tax filing calendar for all jurisdictions

• Emphasize and incorporate Sarbanes Oxley processes and procedures into all work products

• Assist in the analysis of proposed transactions and acquisitions for the purposes of identifying state and local indirect tax consequences

• Manage the analysis and documentation of tax implications (e.g., nexus rules, impact of tax law changes, etc.) of emerging business issues, technical tax positions taken, and integration of such positions into the compliance and reporting process

• Serve as a well-respected corporate partner in advising business units and other finance functions on indirect tax matters and/or policy as needed

• Work with tax and accounting colleagues, outside consultants, and auditors to support indirect tax compliance requirements and special projects

• Contribute and participate in lean improvement initiatives which contribute to the development of new processes and procedures enhancing the quality and efficiency of the tax department

• Complete and/or assist with other ad hoc analysis and speci