Tax Director / Jr Partner

Tax Director / Jr PartnerPosition OverviewWe are seeking a seasoned Tax Director / Jr Partner to lead complex tax engagements, deliver high-quality technical advice and help grow a dynamic tax practice. The successful candidate will be a trusted advisor to clients on cross-border and domestic tax matters, oversee tax accounting and compliance, manage technical teams and drive business development while ensuring robust tax risk management and control frameworks.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide senior-level tax advice and strategic planning on international tax, transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, and domestic tax matters to C-suite and international clients.Lead and deliver complex tax engagements including tax provision (ASC 740 / IAS 12), tax accounting, compliance, and reporting for multinational entities.Design and implement tax-efficient structures for M&A, reorganizations and routine transactions; lead tax due diligence and integration efforts during deals.Oversee indirect tax (VAT/GST) and withholding/payroll tax matters across multiple jurisdictions and support global indirect tax strategy.Manage transfer pricing policy development, documentation, benchmarking studies and controversy support; ensure BEPS / OECD guidelines compliance.Lead state & local tax (SALT) advisory, apportionment planning, and controversy resolution for US clients.Supervise tax controversy and audit defense, interface with tax authorities and coordinate issue resolution strategies.Drive tax modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis to support decision-making and financial reporting impacts.Identify and secure R&D tax credits, incentives and favorable tax treatments while ensuring compliance.Implement and enhance tax technology and data analytics solutions (ONESOURCE, Corptax, Power BI, Alteryx) to improve efficiency, accuracy and insights.Develop and maintain robust tax risk management, internal controls and documentation practices.Recruit, mentor and develop tax professionals; foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture.Lead business development, client relationship management and thought leadership initiatives; prepare proposals and lead client pitches.Collaborate with audit, finance and legal teams to align tax positions with financial reporting (US GAAP, IFRS) and regulatory requirements.Qualifications10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax with a record of leading complex engagements and client relationships.Deep technical expertise in Transfer Pricing, International Tax, Indirect Tax (VAT/GST), and Crossborder Taxation.Proven experience with Tax Provision (ASC 740 / IAS 12), Tax Accounting and Tax Compliance & Reporting.Experience in Tax Return Preparation, Tax Due Diligence, and Mergers & Acquisitions Tax planning and execution.Strong knowledge of State & Local Tax (SALT) issues, Tax Controversy & Audit Defense strategies, and Tax Structuring & Planning.Familiarity with BEPS / OECD Guidelines, FATCA / CRS Compliance, Withholding & Payroll Tax rules, and Transfer Pricing Documentation requirements.Demonstrated ability to identify and claim R&D Tax Credits and other incentives.Advanced skills in Tax Modeling & Forecasting and financial reporting (US GAAP, IFRS) impacts.Proficiency with Tax Technology and Data Analytics platforms such as ONESOURCE, Corptax, Power BI and Alteryx.Professional credentials preferred: CPA, ACCA, CTA or equivalent; LLM or Masters degree in Tax/Accounting/Finance is a plus.Proven leadership and people-management skills, with experience coaching teams and driving professional development.Strong business development capability, excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.High standards for technical accuracy, integrity, and effective tax risk management and internal controls.Willingness to travel as required and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.