Director, Tax

The Director – Tax role is a hands-on position responsible for leading the tax compliance, reporting, and planning functions for the consolidated organization and subsidiaries. Key areas of responsibility and oversight include managing the direct/indirect tax processes (including income tax, sales/use tax, franchise tax, and property tax) to produce accurate and timely tax filings, provisions, and disclosures.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve upon the business processes necessary to comply with local and federal tax requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Manage the income tax compliance function by preparing, reviewing, and filing the federal and state income tax returns accurately, timely, and in accordance with tax regulations.
• Coordinate the processes for estimated tax payments, extensions, and refund claims.
• Lead the income tax provision and other tax accounting responsibilities (e.g. FIN 48 reserve analysis).
• Prepare the tax footnote and tax-related disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Perform tax modeling and scenario planning on a quarterly basis to assist with forecasting and budgeting of tax accounting and payments.
• Oversee tax audits and lead the resolution of tax disputes.
• Provide strategic guidance and implement tax planning strategies to minimize the effective tax rate.
• Engage external tax advisors to identify, assess, and optimize tax positions.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance.
• Partner with external auditors to facilitate the documentation for the annual audit.
• Implement and perform various internal controls to ensure a strong governance environment.
• Lead or participate in project teams to support and guide key activities, such as system implementations or new business initiatives.
• Partner closely with other Finance team members to drive team engagement, collaboration, talent development, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead, manage, and develop team members.
• Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Business (Master’s degree in Tax is preferred)
• Active CPA license required

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience
• Big 4/National public accounting firm experience is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: