Tax Director (JK595)

Charleston area company seeking experienced Tax Director to join their team. The Tax Director will lead strategy and all tax-related activities for the company.

The Tax Director will play a critical role in managing the company’s tax function, including compliance, reporting, strategy, and planning.

This individual will work closely with senior management and external third-party tax advisors to ensure that the company meets its tax obligations efficiently and effectively, while also identifying opportunities for tax savings and risk mitigation.

This is a hands-on role, interacting and collaborating with internal finance and other business partners to ensure the timely and accurate execution of tax responsibilities.

If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s tax compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels, ensuring accurate and timely filings.
• Develop and implement strategic tax planning initiatives to minimize tax liabilities and support business objectives. Includes sales & use, franchise tax and tax credits.
• Lead the tax reporting process, including partnering with third-party tax advisors in the preparation of tax provisions in financial statements, in accordance with GAAP and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with outside third-party tax advisors to ensure comprehensive tax strategies are in place, leveraging their expertise for complex tax issues and audits, including forward-looking cash tax planning.
• Partner with the internal Controlling team to ensure internal controls and procedures for tax processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Proactively research and advise management regarding effects of business activities on taxes, and on strategies for minimizing tax liability.
• Review new tax legislation and reporting standards and advise on the implications for the effective tax rate, cash forecasts and disclosures, updating relevant stakeholders as appropriate.
• Support across a range of diverse and critical projects across the region including cross-entity transfer pricing, calculating and managing tax basis as needed, M&A and restructuring.
• Promote the Company’s Mission and Values, including an accountable, innovative, and results-oriented culture that promotes customer service, openness, teamwork, mutual trust, and respect.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. A master’s degree in Tax or a CPA certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably within a large corporation or public accounting firm.
• Experience working in a consumer goods company is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Strong experience with tax planning and strategies, compliance, and reporting.
• Proven track record of successfully managing tax audits and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external advisors.
• Knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint as well as the ability to learn in-house programs as needed to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Send resume to [email protected] in Word (Not PDF) format. Thanks!

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