Dir, Tax

Overview

The organization is seeking a Director of Tax, a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing tax strategy, compliance, and reporting. Reporting to the VP of Tax, this position leads a team of tax professionals, develops tax strategies, ensures compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, and provides strategic tax guidance to support organizational financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tax strategies aligned with organizational financial goals, minimizing tax liabilities and optimizing financial performance
• Analyze changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends to proactively identify opportunities and risks
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all tax filings, including federal, state, and local tax returns, and other required tax-related documentation
• Oversee the preparation and submission of tax payments, estimates, and provisions
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Provide guidance, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Implement internal controls and processes to mitigate tax-related risks and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Conduct in-depth tax research and analysis on complex tax issues, including mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, and international tax matters
• Provide recommendations and solutions aligned with business goals
• Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and other cross-functional teams to provide tax guidance and support on business initiatives and transactions
• Perform supervisory functions, including employment decisions regarding hiring, promoting, demoting, and terminating, as well as conducting performance appraisals and coaching and developing associates

Requirements

• Experience developing and executing tax strategies that align with financial goals and optimize tax performance
• Demonstrated ability to analyze changes in tax laws, regulations, and industry trends
• Proven experience ensuring accurate and timely completion of federal, state, and local tax filings and related documentation
• Leadership experience managing and developing a team of tax professionals
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance, reporting requirements, and internal controls
• Expertise in in-depth tax research and analysis for complex tax matters, including mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, and international tax
• Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, legal, and cross-functional teams on transactions and business initiatives