Tax Director

Responsibilities:​

• Manage worldwide income tax compliance with support from third party tax advisors 

• Support third party tax advisors with accounting for income taxes 

• Manage various indirect tax aspects of our global businesses, inclusive of the sales and use, VAT and property tax function 

• Ensure compliance with US and offshore regulations for indirect taxes 

• Lead and manage sales and use, and property tax audits 

• Collaborates with senior business leaders to resolve highly complex indirect tax issues and coordinate with various business resources to enable effective, efficient, and compliant tax processing and reporting. 

• Liaise with finance / shared services in respect of issues identified during indirect tax compliance process (e.g., incorrect invoice postings) 

• Liaise with finance and accounting for tax reserve planning and management 

• Lead tax processing and reporting improvements to improve accuracy, efficiency, and internal alignment 

• Keep software solutions for indirect tax automation up to date and maintained. 

• Identify potential compliance issues and recommend solutions. 

• Communicate and consult with senior management on strategic indirect tax- related issues. 

• Provide support to representations made by the company to external stakeholders, such as tax authorities. 

• Maintains current market trends knowledge and keeps abreast of latest developments as they affect Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the company's standards and policies. 

• Coordinate with third party advisors, as required, who may assist in managing all or some of the above 

Required Professional & Technical Experience: 

• 7+ years of related Tax experience in the US with exposure and experience globally. 

• 2+ years of previous supervisory or leadership experience. 

• Experience with US Direct and indirect tax compliance and state tax audits 

• Experience directly interacting with US state and local tax authorities 

• Familiarity and experience with global VAT systems desired 

• Up to date on current sales and use tax practices and technical issues 

• Strong project management and organization skills 

• Capable of working independently while acting as part of an outsourced global tax team 

• Capable of leading tax projects with cross-functional dependencies 

• Working experience in multinational environments 

• Confidence, poise, and diplomacy when interacting with all levels of management and tax authorities 

• Ability to articulate complex concepts in a concise manner in both written and verbal presentations 

• Demonstrated passion and track record of delivering results in a rapidly changing business environment 

• Strong client focus; good listening, negotiation, and problem resolution skills 

• A great sense of accuracy 

• Strong issue identification and mitigation skills 

• Ability to think about issues relating to treasury or financial accounting, in addition to tax-related matters. 

• Currently holds a similar position or is a Tax Manager/Senior Manager at an accounting firm 

• Strong working knowledge of federal and multistate tax law, particularly in the areas of sales/use and property tax, and Accounting for Income Taxes under IAS 12 and ASC 740. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, tax research software, and tax return preparation software 

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree required with an emphasis in Tax, Legal, or Accounting. Advanced degree preferred.