Job Summary: The Tax Director is responsible for leading the tax department and developing the overall tax strategy for the organization. This includes managing tax compliance, risk management, and providing strategic advice to senior leadership on tax matters. The role requires a deep understanding of corporate tax law, tax accounting, and cross-border taxation to ensure the company operates efficiently while minimizing tax liabilities. This position is opened for Tax Director who would be a senior-level executive responsible for overseeing a company's tax strategy, compliance, and planning. They ensure the company meets all its tax obligations while optimizing its tax position. Below is a general job description for a Tax Director: Key Responsibilities: Tax Strategy and Planning:
Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Provide strategic tax planning advice to senior management, identifying opportunities for tax savings and mitigating risks.
Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure the company's tax practices align with current legislation.
Tax Compliance and Reporting:
Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns (corporate, VAT, income, sales tax, etc.).
Ensure timely and accurate compliance with federal, state, and international tax reporting requirements.
Work closely with external auditors and tax authorities to ensure compliance with tax regulations.
Risk Management:
Assess and manage tax risks, including changes in tax laws, audits, or disputes.
Lead tax audits, investigations, and reviews, and manage relationships with tax authorities.
Mitigate risks by implementing internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure tax compliance.
Tax Research and Analysis:
Lead tax research on complex tax issues, including the impact of domestic and international tax regulations.
Analyze the tax implications of new business ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.
Team Leadership and Development:
Manage and develop a team of tax professionals, providing leadership, training, and mentoring.
Foster a collaborative environment and ensure the team stays current with changes in tax laws and practices.
Cross-Department Collaboration:
Work closely with the finance, legal, and accounting departments to integrate tax considerations into the company's financial strategies.
Advise on tax implications of various business decisions, including mergers, acquisitions, capital projects, and international expansion.
Basic Qualifications:
Education: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master's degree in Taxation or a Juris Doctor (JD) is preferred.
Experience: Typically, 8+ years of experience in tax, including experience in a leadership role within a corporate environment or public accounting firm.
Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent tax designation is highly preferred.
Skills:
Strong knowledge of corporate tax, tax compliance, and accounting principles.
Expertise in domestic and international tax law.
Proven leadership abilities and experience managing teams.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with other business units.
Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
Additional Attributes:
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Ability to stay updated on evolving tax laws and regulations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Long Island, NY
Salary
$175,000–$185,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Strategyunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Corporate Lawunmatched
Corporate Taxunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Domestic Taxunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
External Auditunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Strategyunmatched
Income Taxunmatched
International Lawunmatched
International Newsunmatched
International Taxunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
Oracleunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Public Accountingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Relationship Managementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
SAPunmatched
Sales Taxunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Tax Accountingunmatched
Tax Planningunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Tax Reportingunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Tax Softwareunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Value-Added Tax (VAT)unmatched
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