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Director of Tax Provision

Ringside Talent

We are looking for a Director of Tax Provision to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for a technically sharp tax leader to own the income tax provision process and influence tax strategy at the highest level, in a hybrid role based in Des Plaines, IL.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations
  • Own effective tax rate analysis, forecasting, and cash tax planning
  • Evaluate uncertain tax positions and maintain supporting documentation
  • Assess the tax accounting impact of acquisitions, restructurings, and other significant transactions
  • Track tax law changes and communicate their financial statement implications to leadership
  • Coordinate with external auditors and outside tax advisors throughout the reporting cycle
  • Connect the provision process with return preparation to ensure consistency between the two
  • Maintain strong controls over tax accounting and reporting, including SOX requirements where applicable
  • Present tax results and key positions to the CFO and, as needed, the Audit Committee
  • Build, coach, and develop the tax accounting team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required, Master's in Taxation a plus
  • 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant income tax provision responsibility
  • Deep technical expertise in ASC 740
  • Big 4 or large public accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Multi-state and/or international tax exposure a plus
  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing tax professionals
  • Strong communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior executives

What Our Client Offers

  • Regular visibility with the CFO and Audit Committee on matters that move the numbers
  • True ownership of the provision process, with a voice in broader tax planning
  • A hybrid arrangement based in Des Plaines, IL, balancing in-person collaboration with focused remote work
  • Room to refine tools, workflows, and team structure as the function matures
  • Exposure to complex transactions that keep the technical work fresh

Vacancy posted 19 hours ago
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