Tax Director

Overview

This leadership role involves shaping the tax strategy of a complex, growing organization and serving as a key advisor to executive leadership. The position offers ownership of the full tax function, driving optimization across domestic and international operations, and influencing major business decisions in a dynamic corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive tax planning strategies to optimize the company's global effective tax rate.
• Oversee all aspects of US federal, state, and international corporate tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings.
• Direct the preparation, review, and analysis of the income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740, including related disclosures.
• Provide tax leadership on mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, structuring, modeling, and post-transaction integration.
• Identify, assess, and manage tax risks, implementing appropriate controls, policies, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with finance, accounting, legal, and business units to evaluate the tax implications of key transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team, setting clear priorities and ensuring effective execution.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory guidance, advising senior stakeholders on business impacts and recommended actions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in corporate tax with a focus on tax planning, compliance, and ASC 740 tax provision.
• Proven track record in US federal and multi-state corporate taxation within a complex corporate or Big 4/public accounting environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in international taxation, including cross-border structures and related compliance.
• Significant experience providing tax leadership on mergers and acquisitions, including structuring and due diligence.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience directing and developing tax professionals.
• Advanced financial analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present clear conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence senior leadership.
• Strong tax risk management mindset, with experience designing or enhancing tax controls and processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a publicly traded or large multinational corporation.
• Familiarity with tax technology tools and process automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Background in transfer pricing concepts and documentation.
• Experience with tax controversy management and interactions with tax authorities.
• Prior involvement in large-scale finance or systems transformation projects.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification strongly preferred.
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, or Business (e.g., MST, MBA) preferred.
• Significant progressive experience in tax leadership roles, ideally including time in a Big 4 or large public accounting firm.

Location

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.