Director, Tax

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Job Title: Director, Tax

Job Code: 46143

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (On Site)

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Tax Director to develop and execute strategic tax initiatives to optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance with federal, local, and international tax law. This highly visible role involves analyzing complex tax issues, managing tax efficient structures and providing strategic guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and business operations including the organic expansion of business internationally. The Director of Tax Planning collaborates with senior leadership, finance, and legal teams to drive effective tax strategies that align with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise, proven experience leading and executing complex transactions, and a strong business acumen. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a fast‑paced and growing organization by shaping the company’s global tax strategy.

Essential Functions:

• Identify and implement tax‑efficient strategies related to global structuring, legal entity alignment, cash mobilization, business expansion, and acquisitions and divestitures.


• Lead and execute all tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, structuring, modeling, pre‑divestiture and post‑acquisition planning, integration, including financial statement and compliance reporting requirements as well as possible controversy support.


• Drafting, reviewing, and revising legal and financial documents to ensure tax implications are adequately addressed and calculated.


• Provide tax insights on strategic business initiatives, including commercial deals, financing arrangements, and global expansion.


• Partner with Legal, Controllership, Treasury, FP&A, Tax team members and other stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of tax initiatives.


• Stay current on U.S. and international tax developments, assess implications and recommend planning strategies to address changes in the tax landscape.


• Ensure proper documentation and governance for tax planning initiatives; coordinate with transfer pricing teams as needed.


• Manage relationships with external advisors and consultants to support planning, structuring, and transaction execution.


• Contribute to the development of junior team members and play a key role in shaping the long‑term success of the department.


• Provide technical tax analysis and related tax provision impacts of divestitures and acquisitions.


• Assist with associated return compliance requirements of associated transactions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and minimum 15 years of prior relevant tax experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.


• Minimum of 12 years of relevant tax experience, including significant experience in corporate tax planning, including mergers and acquisitions.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Prior experience in a U.S.-based multinational corporate tax department and Big 4 public accounting firm.


• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, high ethical standards, and strong professional judgment.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior management and external stakeholders.


• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across levels and functions.


• Detail oriented, analytical, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

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