Tax Director

Step into a high-impact tax leadership role where you'll own complex corporate tax matters for a sophisticated, growth-focused organisation. You'll work directly with senior finance and business leaders, shaping tax strategy across ASC 740, federal and state taxation, M&A, and global structuring in a public company environment. About the Role: As a Direct Hire Partner, you will lead and oversee all aspects of corporate tax planning, compliance, and reporting, with a particular focus on ASC 740 and public company tax requirements. You will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, ensuring tax-efficient structures, robust risk management, and accurate financial reporting. Your work will directly influence the company's effective tax rate, cash tax position, and overall transaction strategy. Key Responsibilities: Lead preparation, review, and oversight of ASC 740 income tax provisions, including quarterly and annual reporting for public company financial statements Direct and manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings Oversee sales and use tax processes, including nexus analysis, compliance, and risk mitigation Drive transfer pricing strategy and documentation, collaborating with finance and business units to align policies with operational realities Lead cost segregation studies and related analyses to optimise depreciation and capitalisation for tax purposes Advise on M&A tax matters, including due diligence, structuring, integration, and post-transaction planning Develop and execute corporate tax planning initiatives to optimise the company's effective tax rate and support business objectives Partner with internal and external auditors, tax authorities, and advisors to resolve tax issues and support audits and examinations Key Requirements: Extensive experience in corporate tax with a focus on ASC 740 and public company tax reporting Proven track record managing federal income tax, state and local tax, and sales & use tax for complex organisations Hands-on experience with transfer pricing policies, documentation, and implementation Demonstrated expertise in tax aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence and structuring Strong background in depreciation and capitalisation rules, including practical application to fixed assets and cost recovery Ability to lead, mentor, and develop tax teams and manage multiple concurrent projects Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Experience working within or advising large public companies or multinational groups Exposure to international tax concepts and cross-border structuring Familiarity with tax technology tools and process automation in a tax function Prior experience liaising with audit committees and presenting complex tax matters to boards or executive teams Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field CPA qualification required or equivalent professional certification Advanced tax or accounting degree (e.g., MST, JD/LLM in Taxation) preferred Significant experience in a Big 4 or large public accounting firm and/or corporate tax leadership role in a public company #J-18808-Ljbffr Syntax Talent Solutions