Tax Director

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

Palatine, ILHybridJob$170–195K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$170–195K/yr
Location
Palatine, ILHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPAACAACCACAEquivalent Professional Accounting QualificationCTABachelor's degree

Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Tax Director. The Tax Director will develop and execute a global tax strategy, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions. This role involves establishing tax governance, monitoring international tax law changes, and managing global tax risks. The director will also oversee tax compliance activities, coordinate tax provision calculations, and manage relationships with external advisors.

Key focus areas include Develop and execute a global tax strategy that supports growth, compliance, and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions., Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and controls that align with audit and SOX/ICFR standards., and Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure on-time filings and payments for all legal entities..

Successful candidates bring 10–15 Years Global Tax Experience, Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance, Economics, Or Taxation, and CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA Or Equivalent Professional Accounting Qualification. Important skills include Global Tax Strategy Development, Tax Governance, SOX/ICFR Standards, Global Tax Calendar Management, International Tax Law Monitoring, and OECD BEPS.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Global Tax Strategy DevelopmentTax GovernanceSOX/ICFR StandardsGlobal Tax Calendar ManagementInternational Tax Law MonitoringOECD BEPSPillar TwoEU E-InvoicingGlobal Tax Risk ManagementNexusPermanent EstablishmentTransfer PricingIndirect Tax ExposureDirect Tax ComplianceIndirect Tax ComplianceCorporate Income TaxVAT/GSTSales & Use TaxPayroll and WithholdingTax Filings AccuracyTax Payments TimelinessTax Provision CalculationsEstimated PaymentsTax ReconciliationsExternal Advisor ManagementAuditor ManagementIntercompany ServicesCost AllocationsMarkupsMaster and Local Files PreparationAnnual True-Ups CoordinationFP&a CollaborationRegional Controllers CollaborationIntercompany Transactions ValidationAccounting TreatmentTax Due DiligenceTax StructuringPost-Acquisition IntegrationERP OnboardingTax Systems OnboardingControllership PartnershipEntity Structures OptimizationCross-Border Tax Implications ManagementAvalara ImplementationAvalara OptimizationIndirect Tax (U.S.)Leadership in Multi-Entity OrganizationsLeadership in Multi-Currency OrganizationsTax Accounting Principles

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingBachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in EconomicsBachelor's Degree in TaxationCPAACAACCACAEquivalent Professional Accounting QualificationExperience in High-Growth OrganizationExperience in Global OrganizationExperience in PE-Backed Organization

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description

The salary range for this position is $170,000-$195,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]

The #1 thing on everyone's mind right now: ‘Where can I find a fresh start?’. NOTE: This position is a career-fast-track opportunity. Whoever fills this role is expected to be promoted quickly.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute a global tax strategy that supports growth, compliance, and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions.

  • Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and controls that align with audit and SOX/ICFR standards.

  • Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure on-time filings and payments for all legal entities.

  • Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and communicate business impacts.

  • Identify and manage global tax risks, including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure.

  • Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll and withholding).

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments globally.

  • Coordinate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations.

  • Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency.

  • Develop, document, and maintain transfer pricing policies covering intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups.

  • Lead the preparation of Master and Local Files and coordinate annual true-ups.

  • Collaborate with FP& A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.

  • Support due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration from a tax perspective.

  • Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems to ensure compliant and consistent setup.

  • Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax implications.

  • Lead Avalara implementation and optimization for both U.S. and international tax operations.

Requirements

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or Taxation required; Master of Taxation (MST), LL.M. in Taxation, or MBA in Finance/International Business preferred.

  • Certifications: CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification required; CTA, ADIT, or other advanced international tax credential strongly preferred.

  • Experience working in a high-growth, global, or PE-backed organization, preferably in services, facilities management, or infrastructure.

  • 10–15 years of progressive global tax experience (corporate and international), including Big Four or large advisory background.

  • Deep understanding of corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing across U.S. and EMEA jurisdictions.

  • Proven leadership in multi-entity, multi-currency organizations.

  • Strong command of tax accounting principles and experience supporting financial close.

  • Expertise in ERP and tax automation systems (Sage Intacct, Avalara, ADP, Salesforce/Certinia).

To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected].

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