Director, Tax; U.S. Operations

Position: Director, Tax (U.S. Operations)
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Director, Tax (U.S. Operations)

We are K

When you become part of our K  team, your opportunities are endless. Through internal collaboration, and with our partners and customers, we're defining tomorrow's challenges, then providing the innovative solutions to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to Zero Harm and our Sustainability Platform.

In September 2025, we announced that we are spinning our Mission Technology Solutions business into a separate public company. This role would ultimately be part of that new company. Our Mission Technology Solutions business partners with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions. From national security and readiness to advanced research, cyber, logistics, and life-cycle sustainment, our teams help customers solve complex challenges in some of the world's most demanding environments.

Whether supporting operations on the ground, at sea, in the air, or in space, our clients trust us to deliver mission-critical capabilities every day.

Working with us means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions.

As the needs of the world change, we're ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.

We are Finance

We are strategic partners to the business, providing financial leadership and insight that drives disciplined growth and long-term value creation. We operate across global markets, navigating complex regulatory environments and partnering cross-functionally to deliver practical, data-driven solutions. Our agility, commercial acumen, and commitment to operational excellence enable us to support the business at every stage of its evolution.

About the Role

The Director, Tax (U.S. Operations) is responsible for leading the company's U.S. tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax reporting activities while serving as a strategic advisor to Finance leadership on tax matters impacting business operations, financial reporting, and growth initiatives. This role provides oversight of the U.S. tax function, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements while driving effective tax governance, risk management, and process excellence.

Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Director will partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, Internal Audit, and external advisors to support tax planning initiatives, optimize tax processes, and ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting. This role also works closely with regional tax leaders outside the U.S. to support the global income tax provision process, including the coordination of permanent and temporary differences, discrete tax items, and uncertain tax positions across multiple jurisdictions.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining a strong control environment, managing tax risk, and supporting the company's long-term financial objectives.

About You

Accountability:
You are an experienced tax leader with deep expertise in U.S. tax accounting, compliance, and reporting. You take ownership of the company's tax obligations and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant execution while balancing business objectives and risk management considerations.

Collaboration:

You build strong partnerships across Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Internal Audit, and external advisors. You effectively communicate complex tax concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and serve as a trusted resource on tax matters affecting the business.

Adaptability:
You thrive in a dynamic environment and can successfully navigate changing tax regulations, evolving business priorities, and complex transactions. You exercise strong judgment and maintain a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.

Employee Champion:
You are a people-focused leader who develops high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and accountability. You foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence while building organizational capability within the tax function.

Key Responsibilities

* U.S. Tax Accounting & Reporting:
Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, and tax-related disclosures supporting financial reporting requirements. Partner with regional tax leaders globally to gather and analyze information supporting the consolidated tax provision,…