Senior Director, Accounting for Income Tax

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

August 22, 2025

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Position Overview: 

The Senior Director of Accounting for Income Tax is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of the company’s income tax accounting processes. This role is pivotal in ensuring the company’s tax compliance, optimizing its global tax position, and developing a world-class tax accounting team. The Senior Director will have substantial decision-making authority and play a key role in shaping the future of the organization’s tax strategy.  

 

Key Responsibilities: 

ASC 740 Compliance & SEC Reporting 

• Oversee the preparation, review, and documentation of all ASC 740 calculations and disclosures. 

• Ensure accurate and timely completion of tax-related sections in quarterly (10Q) and annual (10K) SEC filings. 

• Monitor and interpret FASB pronouncements and ensure company compliance in all financial statements. 

Effective Tax Rate Computation and Analysis 

• Direct the calculation, projection, and analysis of the company’s effective tax rate. 

• Present effective tax rate analyses and key tax issues to senior management on a regular basis. 

• Review worldwide effective tax rate reconciliations and ensure accuracy in reporting. 

Tax Legislation Modeling 

• Lead the modeling and scenario analysis of proposed and enacted US and international tax legislation. 

• Advise executive leadership on potential impacts to the company’s tax profile and reporting requirements. 

• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on legislative changes and support lobbying or advocacy initiatives as needed. 

Cross-Functional Leadership 

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams involving federal, state, and international tax groups to ensure alignment and consistency in tax strategy and compliance. 

• Collaborate with the Controller’s Group, Legal Entity Controllers, and both internal and external auditors to meet all reporting and compliance deadlines. 

Team Management & Development 

• Manage, mentor, and develop direct reports within the accounting for income tax group. 

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and leadership development. 

• Identify and prioritize projects to align with organizational goals and associate growth needs. 

Process Improvement & Technology Enablement 

• Drive transformation of the tax department through process innovation, automation, and technology adoption. 

• Champion the use of advanced tax compliance and provision tools (e.g., Onesource, SAP, Excel, Alteryx, PowerBi) to enhance efficiency and data analysis. 

Internal Controls & Compliance 

• Ensure robust internal controls are in place and updated according to company policy and SEC requirements. 

• Serve as a liaison with tax counsel on technical tax accounting matters, including M&A transactions and their impact on the effective tax rate. 

 

Required Qualifications: