Director of Tax

Delta Staffing LLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Staffing LLC client seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Tax to oversee U.S. federal, state, and local tax activities in a global manufacturing environment.

This leadership role manages corporate tax compliance, accounting, planning, audits, and international matters, partnering with senior leadership and external advisors. The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of corporate tax experience, CPA license, and a strong track record in ASC 740, transfer pricing, and cross-border tax

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA license required.
• 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Experience leading a corporate tax function within a multinational.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local taxation.
• 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.
• Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.

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

Leadership

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Taxation

CPA license

Master's in Taxation or JD

Tools

Tax research platforms

Job description

Our client, a global manufacturing organization with operations across multiple countries, is seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Tax to oversee U.S. federal, state, and local tax activities.

This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for managing corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, planning, audits, and international tax matters. The ideal candidate will bring extensive corporate tax experience and the ability to partner with both internal leadership and external tax advisors.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Master's degree in Taxation or Juris Doctorate 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.
• Previous Big 4 public accounting experience is a plus.

Technical Skills

• Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills.
• Familiarity with professional tax research platforms and related tax technology.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, accounting principles, and corporate tax compliance.