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Job Title: Director of Direct Taxes
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned, strategic Director of Direct Taxes to lead our long-term tax strategy and oversee all aspects of direct tax compliance, financial reporting, and state/federal audit defense. In this role, you will define the strategic vision for the tax department, mentor and develop a high-performing team of tax professionals, and act as a key advisor to executive leadership on the tax impacts of complex corporate initiatives, transactions, and commercial contracts.
This is a high-visibility leadership role that blends technical tax accounting with enterprise strategy. You will ensure the accuracy of income tax filings, oversee tax-related financial reporting and SEC disclosures, and drive operational efficiency through process and technology enhancements. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, culture-driven leader who excels at talent development while navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
• Strategy & Vision: Establish long-term strategic goals for the direct tax function; provide actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership regarding corporate tax positioning and business projects.
• Talent Management: Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture by overseeing performance management, ongoing feedback, succession planning, and the professional development of staff.
• Operational Excellence: Partner with cross-functional leaders to balance departmental workloads, ensuring team members are both challenged and supported in meeting business objectives.
Tax Compliance, Accounting & Reporting
• Financial Reporting & GAAP: Oversee the financial accounting and reporting of taxes, ensuring complete compliance with GAAP and the rigorous maintenance of SOX documentation and internal controls.
• Compliance Oversight: Direct the timely preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns, ensuring all positions are thoroughly researched, documented, and audit-ready.
• Audit Defense: Lead interactions and negotiations with various taxing authorities to support filings, resolve inquiries, and protect corporate interests.
• Financial Modeling: Provide expert input on corporate forecasting models, including direct impact on earnings per share (EPS) and cash performance.
Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Process Transformation: Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements in corporate tax procedures, including the adoption of tax technology enhancements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build productive internal relationships across Finance, Legal, and HR to consult on complex cross-divisional tax matters, multi-state payroll withholding compliance, and operational initiatives.
• External Management: Manage a wide variety of parallel projects, successfully coordinating outside service providers, consultants, and regulatory authorities.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a business-related discipline (or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of a degree); High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience Baseline: Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in a corporate tax function, with at least 3 years in public accounting strongly preferred.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, including at least 2 years of direct people management.
• Technical Mastery:
oComprehensive knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and accounting for income taxes.
oDemonstrated experience managing complex tax projects and external service providers.
• Core Competencies: Outstanding verbal, written, and listening communication skills, with proven executive-level presentation abilities; skilled at building productive internal and external relationships (with tax authorities, consultants, and cross-functional leadership).
Preferred Attributes
• Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• Experience scaling tax operations within complex, multi-state, or multi-jurisdictional corporate environments.
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Additional Skills
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AllSTEM Representative Contact Info
Account Executive:
Nichols
Branch Phone:
(909) 244-1777
Location:
Ontario, CA