Strategic Tax Director

Overview

IDG, a PE-backed Data and Analytics company, has an opportunity for a Dynamic Senior Tax Manager or Director. This newly created position will develop and participate in various tax initiatives and projects.

You will work alongside our co-sourcing firm and report directly to the Senior Tax Director. You will be involved in the review of tax planning, reporting and compliance strategies, and evaluation of the tax impact and implications of business strategies and proposals.

For more than five decades IDG and its businesses have been at the forefront of every major shift in the technology market, providing critical insights for tech suppliers and buyers.

Our vision is to make the world a better place through technology. Through our global brands, IDC and Foundry, we offer proprietary data, innovative platforms, and trusted content, how its product teams are growing quickly, and teams are working on the cutting edge of AI and technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of tax audits and administration; providing audit support to the IRS, State or foreign tax authorities, as necessary
• Participates in the development, design and implementation of tax systems, policies, processes, and technology
• Assists with foreign / domestic tax planning, research, structuring, and compliance for both . and international tax laws and regulations
• Provides tax leadership on the company’s strategic transactions
• Provides support with various special tax related projects, including transfer pricing studies, tax saving opportunities, and process improvements
• Manages external advisers in multiple jurisdictions
• Participates in meetings, serves on committees and special projects as assigned
• Supports the preparation of the quarterly and annual tax provision as necessary

Qualifications

• Convergent skillset of technical tax, accounting, and system proficiency, excellent communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with tax colleagues, finance organization teams, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Excellent analytical and research skills
• Flexiblity to assist with different assignments among various tax workstreams
• Minimum 8 years of recent corporate tax experience in an accounting firm, corporation and / or law firm
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university; licensed CPA, JD / LLM or similar certifications helpful but not required

This role can be 100% remote in an approved US East Coast location. We will also consider candidates for our Needham MA office with a hybrid work environment coming into the office 2 days a week.

IDG is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

At IDG we are committed to fair and equitable pay practices. We pay our employees equitably for their work, commensurate with their individual skills and experience.

Salary range and additional compensation, including discretionary bonuses and incentive pay, are determined by a rigorous review process.

This process considers the experience, education, certifications, and skills required for the specific role, equity with similarly situated employees, as well as employer-verified US region-specific market data provided by an independent 3rd party partner.

The anticipated total annual compensation, dependent on location and experience, is between170,000 -190,000 and is inclusive of base salary and variable compensation (if applicable).