Tax Director

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with business partners in successfully resolving indirect tax inquiries. 
• Develop processes and best practices for U.S. sales and use tax processes to improve efficiency and mitigate compliance risks. 
• Provide guidance for the application of tax technology and enterprise systems/platforms used in the sales invoicing and procurement functions. 
• Lead technology initiatives and adopt best practices to provide efficient and effective processes. 
• Participate in discussions with senior management and other stakeholders on sales and use tax technical matters. 
• Support and pursue tax recovery projects to contribute to the company’s financial success. 
• Oversee the process for evaluating and pursuing various tax incentives and credits at the federal, state, and local levels and monitor outside providers in the completion. 
• Support the team and ensure that sales and use tax accounts and metrics are maintained. 
• Review monthly general ledger account reconciliations. 
• Oversee business licenses, gross receipts, commercial activities, and business occupation-related returns. 
• Develop and support a team to create and maintain a high-performing function. 
• Direct overall indirect tax compliance calendar and ensure deadlines are met. 
• Facilitate sales and use tax notices and information document requests. 
• Lead the audit process, including the planning, and documentation of audit assessments, appeals, and closing agreements. 
• Responsible for transfer pricing, income tax, and property tax including review of filing, private equity international requirements, and jurisdiction regulation. 

Qualifications: 

• 10+ years of professional experience in U.S. sales and use tax with exposure to multiple states and local jurisdictions. 
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; Master's degree preferred 
• Experience with indirect tax compliance and audits. 
• Advanced knowledge of US tax laws and regulations, as well as US GAAP and regulations related to accounting for taxes. 
• Ability to apply tax knowledge in an effective and practical manner to ensure compliance. 
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills including the ability to coach, develop, and manage the performance of a team of professionals. 
• Demonstrated capacity for the protection and security of confidential information. 
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff members in a team-oriented and dynamic environment. 
• Knowledge of tax and financial reporting systems 
• Strong written and interpersonal skills with the ability and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. 
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel