Overview
This role involves shaping and executing the organization’s tax strategy across a complex and evolving business environment. Responsibilities include leading federal, state, and international tax compliance and reporting, strengthening tax governance and risk management, and identifying opportunities to improve tax efficiency while supporting broader business objectives.
In addition to compliance work, you will serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders and cross-functional partners on transactions, acquisitions, restructurings, and key strategic initiatives. You will also lead and develop a high-performing team to support navigation of an evolving tax and regulatory landscape.
Responsibilities
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Lead and oversee direct tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, and tax reporting activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and international tax regulations.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of tax returns and related reporting requirements.
- Monitor tax positions and cash tax obligations to optimize tax outcomes while maintaining compliance.
- Oversee third-party service providers engaged for tax-related activities.
Tax Audits & Risk Management
- Manage tax audits, examinations, and litigation matters, coordinating responses with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks to minimize penalties, financial exposure, and reputational risk.
- Maintain strong tax governance and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Business Partnership & Advisory
- Provide strategic tax advice and guidance on business transactions, acquisitions, projects, restructurings, and other business initiatives.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Accounting, Audit, and Commercial teams to ensure tax considerations are addressed in decision-making.
- Proactively identify tax planning opportunities aligned with business objectives and consistent with organizational governance standards.
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact with tax authorities, external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant business organizations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support effective communication and issue resolution.
- Partner with business leaders to increase awareness of tax risks, obligations, and opportunities.
Tax Strategy & Regulatory Monitoring
- Stay informed on changes to tax laws, regulations, and jurisprudence; proactively assess business impacts and recommend actions.
- Support implementation of tax strategies that drive efficiency while maintaining compliance and governance standards.
- Coordinate with external providers and business functions to ensure accurate reporting and ongoing compliance.
Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports; set clear priorities and accountability.
- Strengthen technical and business capabilities and build a high-performing, engaged team.
- Drive continuous improvement, innovation, agility, and adaptability in collaboration with business transformation, process simplification, and digital innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required.
- CPA certification preferred.
- 5–7 years of progressive tax experience, ideally within a multinational organization, public accounting firm, or tax consulting environment.
- 3–5 years of people leadership experience required, with the ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
- Demonstrated expertise across tax compliance and reporting, audits, transfer pricing, and tax risk management.
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and international tax regulations and evolving regulatory requirements.
- Experience managing complex tax matters and relationships with external advisors, auditors, and government authorities.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects, collaborate across functions, and influence key stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of domestic and international tax structures, business operations, governance, and financial reporting requirements.
- Ability to translate evolving tax legislation into clear business implications, recommendations, and actions.
- Strong business acumen connecting tax strategy to broader business priorities and organizational objectives.
- Proven ability to lead effectively in a transformational environment with agility, adaptability, and strategic leadership while driving change and delivering results.
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $130,000.00 to $139,000.00 per year
- Bonus eligibility: Yes
- Performance-based incentives and competitive total rewards package, which includes:
- 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Other benefits (benefits may vary by position)
Note: The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range.
Location
Not specified in the job description.
Additional Information
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.