Sr Tax Director - Corporate

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced corporate tax leader to guide the organization’s tax strategy, reporting, and compliance activities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will play a key part in shaping tax planning decisions, supporting financial reporting, and advising on domestic and international matters that affect the business. The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge, strong leadership capability, and the ability to partner effectively across finance and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the preparation and review of quarterly and year-end tax provision activities, including effective tax rate analysis, financial statement disclosures, and assessment of tax-related reporting impacts.

• Oversee domestic and global tax filing obligations to ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission of income, indirect, and other required returns while coordinating work with outside advisors.

• Design and implement tax strategies that align with broader business goals, improve the company’s overall tax position, and balance opportunity with appropriate risk management.

• Advise leadership on complex tax matters tied to international growth, transfer pricing, financing structures, equity compensation, research incentives, and capitalization rules such as Section 174.

• Lead oversight of international tax operations, including intercompany arrangements, foreign entity considerations, cross-border compliance, and evaluation of permanent establishment exposure.

• Manage tax examinations, disputes, and communications with tax authorities while maintaining strong documentation practices and effective governance controls.

• Champion enhancements in tax processes, automation, and supporting technology to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability across the function.

• Build, mentor, and lead a strong tax team, serving as the senior internal expert and providing direction to external firms and advisors.

• Collaborate closely with accounting and business leaders to support compliance, financial reporting, strategic planning, and company growth initiatives.

• Certified Public Accountant designation required.
• Extensive experience in corporate tax leadership with strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and international tax matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in ASC 740, including annual and interim tax provision preparation and related disclosures.
• Strong background in corporate income tax compliance and oversight of complex filing requirements.
• Proven ability to develop and execute tax planning strategies that support business and financial objectives.
• Experience managing transfer pricing, cross-border tax issues, and relationships with external tax advisors.
• Ability to lead teams, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex tax concepts clearly to non-tax partners.