Director of Tax

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions partners with a well-established global organization to appoint a Director of Tax. This leadership role offers executive visibility, involvement in international operations, and a clear path for long-term growth.

The position is primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings in the Houston area to support leadership collaboration. The successful candidate will oversee corporate tax compliance, tax provision activities, and strategic tax initiatives while partnering

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Experience with multistate and international tax matters.
• Leadership experience managing teams and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the corporate tax function for a global organization.
• Oversee U.S. federal, international, and multistate tax compliance.
• Direct quarterly and annual tax provision processes including ASC 740.
• Partner with Finance leadership on accounting, reporting and forecasting.
• Advise executive leadership on tax matters and risk opportunities.
• Manage a geographically dispersed team and external advisors.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Education

CPA

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established, privately held global organization to identify a Director of Tax. This is a unique leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional seeking a highly visible role with executive exposure, international operations, and a clear path for long-term growth.

With operations spanning multiple regions worldwide, this organization is seeking a hands-on tax leader who can oversee corporate tax compliance, tax provision activities, and strategic tax initiatives while partnering closely with executive leadership.

**While this position operates in a primarily remote capacity, candidates must reside in the Houston area to support occasional onsite meetings and collaboration with executive leadership.**

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the company’s corporate tax function, including U.S. federal, international, and multistate income tax compliance for a complex global organization.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of corporate income tax returns, including Form 1120 filings, foreign reporting requirements, and jurisdictional tax compliance obligations.
• Direct the quarterly and annual tax provision process, including ASC 740 reporting, deferred tax calculations, book-to-tax differences, uncertain tax positions, and income tax disclosures.
• Partner closely with Finance and Accounting leadership to ensure accurate tax accounting, reporting, and forecasting activities that impact the income statement and balance sheet.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by providing technical tax guidance, evaluating risks and opportunities, and communicating tax matters to senior stakeholders, including the CFO and executive team.
• Manage and develop a geographically dispersed team, including U.S. and international staff, while coordinating the efforts of external consulting and advisory partners.
• Drive tax research and planning initiatives related to corporate transactions, business operations, organizational changes, and evolving tax legislation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Operations teams to support strategic business objectives and ensure tax implications are properly evaluated.
• Review complex tax positions and technical accounting matters, providing recommendations to leadership regarding compliance, risk mitigation, and process improvements.
• Enhance tax department efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, improve documentation, and leverage technology solutions.
• Support audits and examinations by federal, state, and international taxing authorities, managing information requests and defending tax positions as needed.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the business and proactively advise leadership on potential effects and planning opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with external advisors while ensuring the organization receives high-quality technical support and remains compliant across all jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the long-term evolution of the tax function, with the opportunity to assume broader leadership responsibilities and play a key role in the future direction of the department.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Combination of public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred, not required.
• Strong background in corporate tax compliance and ASC 740 tax provision work.
• Experience with multistate and international tax matters.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and external advisors.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with executive leadership.

Why This Opportunity?

• Significant executive visibility and interaction with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to influence both tax compliance and strategic tax planning initiatives.
• Primarily remote work environment with occasional onsite collaboration in Houston.
• Manage a global tax function and work with international stakeholders.
• Potential long-term succession opportunity for the right individual.