Director Of Tax

About Tensor Wave

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Location:

Las Vegas, Nevada

Employment Type:

Full Time
Location Type:
On-site
Department:
Operations Finance

• SME Coordination & Strategic Leadership
  • Serve as 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 development and execution of the company’s comprehensive tax strategy, focusing on disciplined growth, risk mitigation, and optimization of the effective tax rate (ETR).
  • Act as senior internal advisor to CFO and executive leadership on tax impacts of major corporate initiatives such as M&A, international expansion, and capital structure changes.
• Transactional & Portfolio Management
  • In partnership with legal and finance deal teams, oversee the structuring of complex transactions to ensure tax efficiency.
  • 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.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • 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.
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership
  • 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.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required;
  Master’s in Taxation (MST) or JD/LLM preferred.
• Experience:
  
  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.
• Technical Breadth:
  Demonstrated expertise across federal/state income tax, indirect tax (Sales & Use), and international tax principles.
• Coordination
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven track record of managing and synthesizing input from multiple SMEs and external consultants.
• Communication:
  Exceptional ability to distill complex tax concepts into actionable insights for non‑tax senior executives.

• Strategic Agility:
  Ability to see ahead to future tax trends and incorporate them into business planning.
• Relationship Management:
  Strong networking skills to maintain relationships across a diverse group of internal partners and external advisors.
• Analytical Rigor:
  Proficiency in tax modeling, facility with financial statements, and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Negotiation:
  Strong skills in managing vendor contracts and advocating for the company’s position during audits.

• CPA designation is highly preferred.
• Experience in a high‑growth technology, data center, or AI infrastructure company.

• Stock Options
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for Employees
• Company Health Savings Account Contributions
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance for Employees
• Life and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Other Insurance Options, such as Pet & Legal Insurance
• Various Supplementary Health Benefits, such as discounted Virtual Healthcare Appointments and Serious Illness Support
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Oth…