Dir, Tax

gategroup; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary disability insurance

Voluntary life, accident, and hospital

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter benefits

Employee Discounts

Job summary

gategroup is seeking an experienced tax leader to oversee US and Canadian income tax accounting, ensuring IAS 12-compliant reporting and coordinating with Global Tax. The role drives tax provision cycles and tax compliance across North America.

Ideal candidate has a CPA, extensive corporate tax experience, and strong leadership to mentor the tax team. Hybrid work arrangement supports collaboration and flexibility within a large, global hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required.
• Master’s Degree in taxation or advanced Degree required.
• Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.)

Responsibilities

• Lead income tax accounting for US and Canadian entities per IAS 12.
• Coordinate with Accounting and Global Tax teams for consistent reporting.
• Maintain tax account analysis for income, property, sales and use taxes.
• Complete full-cycle of tax provisions from budget to annual provisions.
• Manage US/Canada tax compliance and audits, including returns and payments.
• Advise on tax planning, structure changes, and due diligence.
• Mentor tax department staff and manage external consultants.
• Proactive tax planning for loss utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting

Master’s Degree in taxation

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

Annual Hiring Range:

$185,000 - $195,000/Per Year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides leadership on all aspects of income tax accounting matters for the US and Canadian entities in accordance with IAS 12. Maintain internal communication with Accounting and Global Tax groups to ensure consistent tax accounting reporting. Ensure tax account analysis is maintained for income tax, property tax, sales & use tax accounts. Complete full-cycle of tax provisions from budget and re-forecasts, to quarterly and annual provisions. Maintain deferred tax account analysis, including DTA realization assessment under IAS 12. Researches federal and state tax law and develop strategies for tax planning, compliance, and audits. Manages US and Canadian tax compliance, including all federal and state & local income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, sales and use tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, ensuring timely and accurate filings and payments. Manages and negotiates settlement of tax audits. Provides US and Canadian tax support to Global Tax group for global transactions and structure changes with US tax implications. Provides technical assistance with US and Canadian entity structure changes including reviewing tax sections of purchase/sale agreements, performing tax due diligence on potential acquisition targets, advising on optimal tax structure and modeling/forecasting potential tax consequences. Provides technical tax assistance with sales tax, property tax, gross receipts tax, business license tax, employee benefits, payroll tax, and Form 1099 reporting issues as required including completing research and analysis. Must be proficient in performing tax research, in analyzing results and in writing clear concise filing position documents. Supervises and mentors tax department. Manages relationships with outside consultants and business partners. Proactive tax planning for utilization of tax loss carried forward.

Qualifications Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required. Master’s Degree in taxation or advanced Degree required.

Work Experience:

Minimum of 12 years of corporate tax experience required. Minimum of 8 years of supervisory and management experience required. 8 -12 years managerial experience relating to US and Canadian federal and state corporate income tax, sales and use tax, and property issues, and tax audits.

Technical Skills:

Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.)

Language / Communication Skills:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with intern

Job Dimensions:

Geographic Responsibility: USA and Canada

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: 5%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships:

Employees at all levels of the organization

External Relationships:

N/A

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job:

Hybrid work arrangement (combination of in-office and remote work) based on business needs. Technical expertise relating federal and state tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and tax audits. Ability to manage a team and provide exceptional service in a complex and fast paced operations environment. Strong customer relationship building skills with both internal and external customers. Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. Working knowledge of SAP and HFM.

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position:

Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone: Excellence We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires. We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves. Passion Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care. We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks. Responsibility We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet. We always look out for each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility. Respect Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals. We respect each other’s voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

Additional Company Information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.