Assistant Tax Director: Global Compliance & Strategy

Delta Staffing; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Staffing represents a global manufacturing client seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Tax to oversee U.S. federal, state, and local tax activities from Troy, Michigan.

This leadership role manages compliance, tax accounting, planning, audits, and international matters, mentoring a small tax team and partnering with external advisors.

Ideal candidates will hold a CPA, 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, and strong ASC 740 expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Master's degree in Taxation or JD preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Experience leading or managing a corporate tax function within a multinational organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local taxation.
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 and income tax accounting/provision processes.
• Experience with transfer pricing and international tax compliance.
• Experience managing relationships with external tax advisors and accounting firms.
• Experience leading or supporting tax authority audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Provide tax guidance and recommendations related to business transactions, projects, and strategic initiatives.
• Manage transfer pricing compliance, documentation, and related requirements.
• Identify and implement tax planning strategies and opportunities to improve the organization's overall tax position.
• Monitor changes to federal and state tax laws and regulations and communicate relevant impacts to leadership.
• Coordinate and manage federal, state, and local tax audits, including interactions with taxing authorities.
• Manage relationships with outside tax consultants, accounting firms, and other third-party advisors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of tax professionals.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, and other business functions on tax-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and compliance within the tax function.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Corporate tax

Leadership

Tax research

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

Master's degree in Taxation or JD

Tools

Excel

Tax research platforms

Job description

Delta Staffing represents a global manufacturing client seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Tax to oversee U.S. federal, state, and local tax activities from Troy, Michigan.

This leadership role manages compliance, tax accounting, planning, audits, and international matters, mentoring a small tax team and partnering with external advisors.

Ideal candidates will hold a CPA, 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, and strong ASC 740 expertise.