Tax Director

Description

Position at CMI Media Group

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Tax Director to lead our tax and insurance functions. This position plays a critical role in protecting and optimizing the organization's financial position, ensuring compliance across complex domestic and international tax environments, and driving operational efficiency across a large-scale media investment business.

As a key member of the Finance team, you will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop tax strategies, optimize cash flow, manage enterprise risk, and support long-term business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all aspects of federal, multi-state, and international tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting, including corporate income tax, sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes, VAT, transfer pricing, tax provisions, and related filings.
• Partner with external advisors and auditors to manage tax audits, monitor legislative developments, and ensure compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax treatment within media investment proposals and client billing processes, ensuring accurate application of tax regulations and transparency for clients.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, debt compliance, foreign exchange exposure, intercompany funding, and treasury technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain treasury policies, controls, and processes that support scalability, efficiency, and financial stewardship.
• Lead the organization's corporate insurance and risk management programs, including E&O, D&O, Cyber, General Liability, Property, and Workers' Compensation coverage.
• Partner with brokers, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and business leaders to evaluate risk exposures, negotiate coverage, manage claims, and ensure compliance with contractual insurance requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, automation efforts, and other projects that strengthen financial operations and business performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master's in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in tax, treasury, corporate finance, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong experience with multi-state tax compliance, nexus management, and state apportionment.
• Experience supporting international operations, including VAT, transfer pricing, and UK/EU tax regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash management, liquidity planning and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of corporate insurance programs and enterprise risk management practices.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, treasury management platforms, and tax technology solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting experience combined with corporate industry experience.
• Experience working within private equity-backed organizations or supporting M&A activity.
• Background in media, advertising, professional services, or similarly complex service-based businesses.
• Experience implementing or optimizing treasury management systems.
• Familiarity with media industry tax considerations, including digital services taxes and production-related incentives.
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles within media buying environments.
• Additional certifications such as CTP or CPCU.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a growing organization, partner directly with senior leadership, and drive meaningful impact across tax, treasury, operational efficiency, and risk management. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving processes, and influencing business outcomes at scale.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $90,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications.