Overview
A private equity–owned global specialty manufacturer with approximately $500 million in annual revenue is seeking a Tax Director. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for all aspects of tax compliance and strategy. The role will be highly focused on compliance while also providing guidance to the executive team on the tax implications of business activities. This is a hands-on position that may also be involved in broader financial matters such as treasury and mergers & acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and file U.S., state, and local income tax returns; manage tax return preparation by external advisors
- Act as the primary liaison with the company’s external auditors and tax consultants on all tax-related matters
- Calculate, pay, and file U.S., state, and local income tax extensions and estimated payments
- Oversee the filing of all foreign tax returns
- Analyze the tax consequences of proposed corporate transactions under U.S. tax law and U.S. GAAP
- Prepare and document all current and deferred tax amounts and disclosures as required under U.S. GAAP, including efforts to simplify and streamline these processes
- Review the company’s tax/legal structure to identify opportunities to reduce tax payments and simplify compliance
- Coordinate tax examinations by federal, state, local, and international taxing authorities
- Research and establish company positions on complex tax issues such as transfer pricing and cash repatriation
- Prepare and file all property tax returns
- Develop, document, and maintain tax-related internal controls in compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Respond to inquiries and correspondence from taxing authorities
- Stay up to date on current and proposed tax laws and regulations affecting the company
Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in U.S. and state tax compliance; international tax accounting experience is preferred
- Experience in a global business environment is required; experience in the manufacturing sector is strongly preferred
- Experience in an operating company is preferred; candidates from public accounting (Senior Manager/Director level) with relevant industry experience will also be considered
- Credentials such as a CPA, and/or advanced degrees such as an MS in Taxation, MBA, LLM, or Accounting are highly desirable
- Must be able to work on-site full time; some travel may be required
Compensation: DOE $225K-$300K