Director of Tax

About Us

Data Analysis Inc (DAI) is the parent company of a global group of privately held firms in fields ranging from institutional equity markets to digital investment news and information to omnichannel communication solutions. DAI provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction and shapes the purpose, vision, and mission of these firms. Shared services include administration, finance, and human resources. DAI’s global team embraces an entrepreneurial focused environment fostering collaboration, teamwork, and creativity with a dynamic culture that emphasizes the value of its associates and their dedication to success. We strive to be leaders in our field, innovators with a history of being in the forefront of using technology to deliver our services. 

Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Tax to take on a pivotal role in managing the Tax function. The Director of Tax is a key member of the Finance Leadership team, directing all aspects of domestic and international tax, including reporting, compliance, and strategic planning for multiple entities. Additionally, they will design and implement global tax strategies to meet business goals, optimize the overall company position, and address complex tax challenges in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

In order to succeed, a candidate should feel comfortable addressing tax issues with cross-functional teams, building strong collaborative relationships, and working autonomously with external advisors on a variety of tax matters. You need to bring a high level of technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to own the function from end to end. Excellent candidates will be able to demonstrate how they have implemented strategies to improve tax efficiency, streamline reporting processes, and drive innovation in tax procedures and compliance frameworks.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Provide expertise in individual, partnership, S corporation, and C corporation tax concepts, ensuring compliance and efficiency in tax reporting across a variety of entity types.
•    Analyze and plan for complex transactions such as buy/sell agreements, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic business initiatives.
•    Collaborate with clients, attorneys, and financial advisors, offering strong expertise to support informed decision-making and ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws.
•    Serve as a resource for highly complex tax returns and issues, providing detailed guidance and solutions to internal stakeholders across multiple entities.
•    Handle exposure to various tax returns, including mergers, acquisitions, multistate, trust and estate, and complex strategies, ensuring all processes meet rigorous regulatory standards.
•    Lead and oversee the completion of all federal, state, and international income tax returns for multiple entities, working closely with outside consultants to enforce accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all relevant regulations and deadlines.
•    Manage the day-to-day operations of the Tax department, including:
     o    Maintenance of the tax calendar to monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submissions.
     o    Responding promptly to tax notices and inquiries.
     o    Ensuring compliance with all domestic and international tax laws, including evolving regulations.
•    Review and refine tax policies and positions, providing strategic guidance on corporate tax issues such as payroll taxes, transfer pricing, cross-border compliance, and tax minimization strategies.
•    Direct the accounting for income taxes for all entities, including preparation of tax provisions in compliance with US GAAP, and partner with the Controllership team to ensure accurate recording of liabilities and disclosures.
•    Own the customer tax reporting program, ensuring collaboration with product teams to improve existing reporting processes and deliver an industry-leading customer experience that reflects regulatory compliance and innovation.
•    Lead special tax projects such as R&D relief claims, tax credits, cross-border tax strategies, and process improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with business partners, including other finance functions, Product, Operations, and Tech teams.
•    Develop best-in-class tax processes to enable efficiencies, enhance accuracy, and establish effective internal controls over tax reporting and compliance frameworks.
•    Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for all tax-related matters, ensuring smooth communication and resolution of any audit-related issues.
•    Monitor and implement changes to tax laws and regulations, ensuring the company remains compliant and proactively adjusts strategies to minimize risks and optimize opportunities.
•    Assist with other ad h