Director of Corporate Tax

Director Of Corporate Tax

The Director of Corporate Tax will lead the global tax function with a strategic and execution-driven approach, providing enterprise-wide oversight of tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management. This role carries significant responsibility for developing and implementing sales and use tax strategies across a complex, multi-entity, and multi-jurisdictional structure. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in U.S. federal and state tax, indirect tax (sales and use), tax technology, and cross-functional collaboration. As a key advisor to executive leadership, the Director will play a critical role in shaping and optimizing the company's global tax strategy in alignment with ongoing growth and expansion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive global tax strategy aligned with the company's growth, operational goals, and regulatory environment
• Advise senior leadership on tax implications of strategic transactions, including M&A, restructurings, expansions, and cross-border initiatives
• Drive long-term tax planning to optimize the company's effective tax rate, support liquidity, and minimize risk
• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns, including consolidated corporate returns and unitary filings
• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including FIN 48 reserves and valuation allowances
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state tax laws while maintaining full audit readiness
• Coordinate tax audits and inquiries from regulatory authorities, mitigating risk through accurate documentation and effective positioning
• Lead the strategic oversight and operational execution of sales and use tax compliance across all applicable jurisdictions
• Monitor evolving nexus rules and ensure timely registration, collection, remittance, and reporting of indirect taxes across states
• Oversee the implementation, configuration, and optimization of tax automation systems (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) integrated with ERP platforms
• Build internal controls and documentation to support a robust sales and use tax audit defense strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, IT, Finance Operations, and Legal to ensure proper tax treatment of complex transactions
• Build and maintain tax governance frameworks to manage risk, ensure internal controls, and support SOX compliance
• Lead transfer pricing documentation and policy development in coordination with legal and international teams.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and policy changes, proactively advising leadership on emerging risks or opportunities
• Lead and develop a high-performing tax team; mentor staff and foster a culture of accountability and technical excellence
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Units on cross-functional initiatives with tax implications
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain a working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 1271, FDA 21 CFR 820, AATB standards, ISO Standards, cGMP / CGTP, other relevant regulations / standards, and internal organizational policies and standard operating procedures
• Review and approve reimbursement requests for operational staff
• Manage direct reports
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to develop leadership in direct reports and department management
• Establish and monitor objective annual goals for direct reports
• Conduct performance reviews and establish performance improvement plans as needed
• Recruit, interview, and select personnel for hire
• Travel domestically up to 15% to attend offsite meetings, conferences, and support business initiatives
• Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality for scheduled work hours and meetings. Ensure completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities within defined timeframes
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours during weekdays or weekends with reasonable advance notice to support business / operational needs when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Qualifications / Requirements