Director, Income Tax

Job Title: Director of Taxation

Company Overview:
Join a ~$4 billion publicly traded company experiencing significant growth, with over seven acquisitions planned in the near future. This role offers high visibility, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) with potential to eventually roll up to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The company provides exceptional work-life balance, competitive compensation, and a collaborative culture with opportunities for career advancement into a Vice President role.

Compensation Package:

• Base Salary: $145,000-$165,000
• Bonus: 10% of base salary, based on personal and company performance (historical payout ~14%).
• Car Allowance
• Reimbursements: gas, oil, and tolls.
• Benefits: 401(k) match, 3-4 weeks PTO, free dental and vision coverage, HSA options, and tuition reimbursement.

Position Overview:
The Director of Taxation is responsible for managing the company's ASC 740 tax accounting and compliance functions, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of all corporate tax matters. This position oversees a tax team of 10 professionals, working in close partnership with external advisors, internal leadership, and cross-functional departments.

The role also offers a flexible schedule and great work life balance with busy season falling between 50-55 hours & less than 4 weekends annually!


Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation of tax provisions and financial reporting, including temporary and permanent differences, federal and state tax attributes, and equity compensation accounting.
• Manage tax provision software to ensure accuracy of gross temporary differences.
• Lead preparation of federal and state income tax returns, extensions, and estimated payments.
• Compute FIN 48 reserves and assess NOL valuation allowance overlap.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls, updating procedures as needed.
• Conduct tax research, analysis, and planning to address diverse and complex tax issues.
• Manage relationships with external advisors and governing authorities, ensuring timely responses to audits, requests, and corporate tax matters.
• Oversee purchase accounting related to acquisitions and integrations.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects aligned with corporate initiatives.
• Stay updated on legislative changes impacting federal, state, and local tax compliance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's in Taxation or CPA preferred.
• Experience:
  • 6-7+ years in a corporate tax department or public accounting firm.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local income taxes.
  • Proficiency with GAAP and ASC 740.
  • Experience managing tax teams.

Competencies:

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Results-oriented leader with a proactive, self-starter attitude.