Tax Director/Manager - Corporate

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced tax leader to join a growing software organization in Westlake, Texas. This role plays a central part in acquisition-related tax matters, international planning, and complex corporate tax initiatives while partnering closely with finance leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, sound judgment, and the ability to move projects forward independently in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:• Direct tax review activities for U.S. and cross-border acquisitions, evaluating exposures, identifying planning opportunities, and supporting transaction structuring decisions.• Oversee tax integration efforts after acquisitions, including entity alignment, method standardization, and incorporation of new businesses into established compliance processes.• Support international tax operations by coordinating transfer pricing support, monitoring intercompany activity, and helping manage foreign filing obligations.• Lead strategic tax projects such as credit studies, tax attribute analysis, and entity restructuring initiatives designed to support business growth.• Work with senior tax leadership to assess legislative developments and shape strategies that improve the organization’s global tax position.• Partner with accounting and financial reporting teams to address tax implications related to complex transactions and business combinations.• Recommend and implement enhancements to tax processes and automation to improve efficiency and scalability as the company expands.• Provide guidance to less experienced team members and serve as a technical resource for finance partners across the organization.Requirements• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a closely related field.• Active CPA license is required.• At least 5 years of progressive experience in public accounting or within a corporate tax function, preferably in a high-growth environment.• Hands-on experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including both tax diligence and post-close integration activities.• Solid understanding of international tax concepts, transfer pricing, ASC 740, and U.S. corporate income tax rules.• Strong analytical and modeling skills, including advanced Excel capabilities for evaluating complex tax scenarios.• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with limited oversight while maintaining strong attention to detail.• Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical tax matters to non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership.Job typePerm