Chief Tax Strategy & Compliance

Everstory Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D &/

STD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement and Training

Funeral and Cemetery Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

401k with Company Match

Job summary

Everstory Partners in the Greater Orlando area is seeking a Vice President of Tax to lead and set strategy for the tax function company-wide. This onsite role oversees planning, compliance, reporting, and audit defense across jurisdictions and advises executive leadership on tax implications of corporate actions.

You will build and guide a high-performing team, manage ASC 740 processes and tax provisions, and support multi-entity and trust taxation relevant to cemetery and funeral services while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation required; master’s in taxation (MST) or JD/LLM in taxation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in tax compliance, planning, and leadership, including managing a tax function and leading a tax team.
• Experience with multi-entity structures, tax-exempt operations, and M&A tax due diligence and structuring in a private equity-backed or acquisitive environment.
• Proficient in tax research and compliance tools (e.g., OneSource, BNA, CCH).
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex tax matters to CFO, leadership, audit committee and board.
• Valid driver’s license; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal, state corporate income tax compliance, including preparation, review, and filing of income tax returns across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Develop and execute the company's overall corporate tax strategy, planning initiatives, and opportunities to optimize the effective tax rate.
• Lead the income tax provision and ASC 740 process, including current and deferred tax calculations and documentation.
• Provide strategic M&A tax leadership for acquisitions, divestitures, and asset transfers, including due diligence and structuring.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing corporate tax team and establish accountability across the department.
• Oversee tax audits and controversy matters, directing responses and resolution with tax authorities.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to integrate tax accounting into financial close and reporting processes.
• Oversee tax-exempt status compliance for cemetery and funeral operations; manage sales and use tax and other taxes across states.
• Develop tax processes and controls to improve efficiency and scalability across a multi-entity organization.
• Monitor changes in tax laws and advise executives on business impact and actions.
• Advise and present to executive leadership and board on significant tax matters and risks.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, lenders and third-party providers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation

Master’s in taxation (MST) or JD/LLM in taxation

Job description

Everstory Partners in the Greater Orlando area is seeking a Vice President of Tax to lead and set strategy for the tax function company-wide. This onsite role oversees planning, compliance, reporting, and audit defense across jurisdictions and advises executive leadership on tax implications of corporate actions.

You will build and guide a high-performing team, manage ASC 740 processes and tax provisions, and support multi-entity and trust taxation relevant to cemetery and funeral services while