Director of Tax

Client: Technology Organization

Role: Director of Tax

Salary: $225,000 - $250,000/annually + Bonus

Location: Arlington, VA (1-2 days a week onsite)

Job Description:

Tax Director

Key Responsibilities

• U.S. Tax Accounting & Reporting: Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, and tax-related disclosures supporting financial reporting requirements. Partner with regional tax leaders globally to gather and analyze information supporting the consolidated tax provision, including permanent and temporary differences, discrete items, and uncertain tax positions.
• Tax Compliance: Lead all U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely filings while maintaining compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Risk & Internal Controls: Maintain a strong tax control environment, including SOX compliance, tax governance processes, risk assessments, and effective internal controls over tax accounting and reporting activities.
• Business Partnership & Advisory: Partner with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and business leaders to provide tax guidance on strategic initiatives, transactions, organizational changes, and operational decisions.
• Audit & Regulatory Matters: Manage tax audits, examinations, and inquiries, coordinating with external advisors and regulatory authorities to resolve issues and minimize tax risk.
• Tax Planning & Operational Support: Support tax planning initiatives and evaluate opportunities to improve tax efficiency while aligning with the company’s financial and operational objectives.
• Process Improvement & Technology: Drive continuous improvement efforts across tax processes, reporting, and data management, leveraging technology and automation to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• External Relationships: Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers to ensure high-quality support and effective execution of tax initiatives.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
• Additional Responsibilities: Support Finance leadership with special projects, strategic initiatives, and emerging tax matters as required.