Director Of Tax

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The Director of Tax is a senior leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight and centralized coordination of the organization’s global tax footprint. This role serves as the primary architect for the company’s tax strategy, ensuring that all tax disciplines—from Income and Sales & Use to Property and R&D Credits—are aligned with the company’s broader financial objectives.

As a high‑impact leader, the Director of Tax will act as the single point of contact for a network of internal and external subject matter experts. This role is not just about technical compliance; it is about providing thought leadership, managing complex cross‑functional workflows, and ensuring exceptional execution quality across all tax‑related activities.

• Serve as the lead coordinator for all tax‑related SMEs, ensuring seamless communication and strategy alignment between Income Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Property Tax, Real Estate Tax, and R&D Tax Credit functions.
• Lead the development and execution of the company’s comprehensive tax strategy, focusing on disciplined growth, risk mitigation, and the optimization of the effective tax rate (ETR).
• Act as the senior internal advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on the tax implications of major corporate initiatives, including M&A, international expansion, and capital structure changes.

• Oversee the structuring of complex transactions to ensure tax efficiency in partnership with legal and finance deal teams.
• Coordinate with Real Estate SMEs to manage tax liabilities across the property portfolio, ensuring accurate assessments and timely appeals where necessary.
• Lead the identification and realization of R&D Tax Credits and other local/federal tax incentives, managing the end‑to‑end documentation and filing process.

• Establish and maintain a robust tax governance framework that ensures compliance with all regulatory standards (including SOX, GAAP, and local statutory requirements).
• Lead the coordination of all tax audits and inquiries, managing the flow of information between the company, external auditors, and tax authorities.
• Drive initiatives focused on process efficiency, leveraging technology and automation to enhance tax reporting and data analytics.

• Manage relationships with third‑party tax firms and consultants, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and cost‑effective service.
• Partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to integrate tax considerations into daily business decisions.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the internal tax team, fostering a culture of high performance and technical excellence and scaling the tax function by developing best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
  Master’s in Taxation (MST) or JD/LLM preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience in a large corporate environment or a Top 50 accounting firm, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise across multiple tax disciplines, including Federal/State Income Tax, Indirect Tax (Sales & Use), and international tax principles.
• Proven track record of managing and synthesizing input from multiple SMEs and external consultants.
• Exceptional ability to distill complex tax concepts into actionable insights for non‑tax senior executives.

• Strategic agility to anticipate tax trends and incorporate them into business planning.
• Strong networking skills to maintain relationships across a diverse group of internal partners and external advisors.
• Proficiency in tax modeling, facility with financial statements, and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Strong negotiation skills in vendor contracts and advocacy…