Sr. Director/ Director, Corporate Tax

The Sr. Director/Director of Corporate Tax will lead our tax department and oversee all aspects of our corporate tax strategy and compliance efforts. As a key member of our leadership team, the Senior Director, Corporate Tax will provide strategic guidance to senior management, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and manage relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory authorities. With demonstrated leadership abilities, analytical skills, and deep expertise in corporate tax planning, risk management, and reporting, the Senior Director, Corporate Tax will drive value creation through the development and implementation of innovative tax strategies that align with organizational goals while contributing to the long-term financial success of the organization by minimizing tax liabilities, optimizing savings, and ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the tax department, overseeing all aspects of corporate tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting. 
• Develop and execute tax strategies aligned with the organization's overall business objectives. 
• Provide strategic direction and guidance to the tax team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. 
• Oversee the calculation and reporting of the tax provision (ASC 740) for financial statement purposes. 
• Coordinate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax-related financial information. 
• Identify and assess tax risks associated with business operations and transactions. 
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate tax risks and optimize tax outcomes.
• Supervise domestic and foreign tax service providers, managing towards a budget. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations at the federal, state, and international levels.
• Manage the preparation and filing of all forms of taxation, including income tax, sales and use tax, payroll tax, property tax, and other applicable taxes. 
• Partner with external service providers on annual form filings such as 1099, 3921, and 3922. 
• Lead tax planning initiatives to minimize tax liabilities and optimize savings.
• Oversee tax projects on various topics, such as international expansion and tax planning opportunities, 382 study, transfer pricing. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance, legal, operations, and other departments to integrate tax considerations into business decisions and initiatives. 
• Participate in the annual update to the R&D tax credit study.
• Manage tax-related financial statements and disclosures. 
• Analyze tax implications of financial transactions and business activities.
• Lead the strategic projects and initiatives related to tax planning, compliance, and risk management. 
• Evaluate potential acquisitions, divestitures, and restructuring activities from a tax perspective. 
• Implement tax-efficient structures and strategies to support business growth and expansion. 
• Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performing and engaged tax team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, taxation, or a related field. 
• Active CPA or active JD with Master’s in Taxation.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in corporate tax roles, such as, tax accounting, tax planning, and tax compliance with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing a team or department.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing tax strategies that align with business objectives and optimize tax outcomes. 
• Familiarity with tax accounting principles and experience in preparing tax provisions (ASC 740) for financial reporting purposes. 
• Demonstrated expertise in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations. 
• Experience with tax provision calculations, financial reporting, and audit support. 
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing tax teams, fostering collaboration, and achieving results. 
• Proficiency in accounting principles and financial reporting standards, particularly as they relate to tax provision calculations, tax accounting methods, and financial statement disclosures. 
• Experience with international tax matters, including transfer pricing, foreign tax credits, and global tax planning strategies.
• Ability to provide strategic direction, mentorship, and guidance to the tax team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment.
• Capacity to develop and execute tax strategies that align with the organization's overall business objectives. 
• Ability to think strategically and develo