Director of Tax (Atlanta)

Seeking hands‑on Tax Director to lead our tax team and manage all aspects of income and sales tax compliance, accounting, and planning. This person must have significant experience in the area of tax financial reporting for a global publicly traded company.

Responsibilities

• Work with tax team to prepare the global effective tax rate calculations, tax provisions and related general ledger account reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with ASC 740.
• Manage international aspects of tax compliance and reporting including FDII, GILTI, BEAT, Foreign Tax Credit, Pillar Two global minimum tax calculation, and Country by Country reporting.
• Responsible for all aspects of preparation and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax estimates and tax returns; coordinate with accounting team members to obtain information necessary to produce filings.
• Manage relationship with external tax and audit firms for tax compliance, planning and accounting; identify complex issues and consult with firms as needed, including transfer pricing, R&D and other tax credits, etc.
• Oversee sales tax function including compliance, audits, monitoring of taxability by jurisdiction, and customer tax inquiries.
• Actively manage, motivate and develop tax team members.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with procedures and controls for the tax function as required by Sarbanes Oxley.
• Respond to notices and information requests issued by various taxing authorities.
• Manage tax examinations.
• Perform research regarding tax and accounting issues; prepare memoranda summarizing the issues, facts, authoritative guidance, discussions and conclusions.
• Analyze and review the impact of proposed tax laws, prepare reports on tax issues, and ensure proper compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Identify process improvement opportunities; work with other members of the organization to implement these opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 15+ years of relevant tax experience. Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state tax law and related procedures, rules, regulations, and policies.
• International tax experience.
• CPA certification.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues to non-tax professionals.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and to meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to details are critical.
• Willingness to take initiative and follow through on tasks, projects.