Director of Tax Provision

Ringside Talent; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringside Talent is seeking a Director of Tax Provision to own the income tax provision process under ASC 740 and shape tax strategy with senior leadership. The role sits in Des Plaines, IL with a hybrid work model balancing collaboration and focused remote work.

You will lead current and deferred tax calculations, forecast tax outcomes, and manage a tax accounting team, while coordinating with external auditors and reporting to the CFO. CPA is required and Big 4 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA is required.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience with income tax provision responsibility.
• Deep ASC 740 expertise.
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Multi-state and/or international tax exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Own effective tax rate analysis, forecasting, and cash tax planning.
• Evaluate uncertain tax positions and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assess the tax accounting impact of acquisitions, restructurings, and other significant transactions.
• Track tax law changes and communicate their financial statement implications to leadership.
• Coordinate with external auditors and outside tax advisors throughout the reporting cycle.
• Connect the provision process with return preparation to ensure consistency between the two.
• Maintain strong controls over tax accounting and reporting, including SOX requirements where applicable.
• Present tax results and key positions to the CFO and, as needed, the Audit Committee.
• Build, coach, and develop the tax accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Executive presentation

Tax strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's in Taxation

Job description

We are looking for a Director of Tax Provision to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for a technically sharp tax leader to own the income tax provision process and influence tax strategy at the highest level, in a hybrid role based in Des Plaines, IL.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations
• Own effective tax rate analysis, forecasting, and cash tax planning
• Evaluate uncertain tax positions and maintain supporting documentation
• Assess the tax accounting impact of acquisitions, restructurings, and other significant transactions
• Track tax law changes and communicate their financial statement implications to leadership
• Coordinate with external auditors and outside tax advisors throughout the reporting cycle
• Connect the provision process with return preparation to ensure consistency between the two
• Maintain strong controls over tax accounting and reporting, including SOX requirements where applicable
• Present tax results and key positions to the CFO and, as needed, the Audit Committee
• Build, coach, and develop the tax accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA required, Master's in Taxation a plus
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant income tax provision responsibility
• Deep technical expertise in ASC 740
• Big 4 or large public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Multi-state and/or international tax exposure a plus
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing tax professionals
• Strong communication skills, with comfort presenting to senior executives

What Our Client Offers

• Regular visibility with the CFO and Audit Committee on matters that move the numbers
• True ownership of the provision process, with a voice in broader tax planning
• A hybrid arrangement based in Des Plaines, IL, balancing in-person collaboration with focused remote work
• Room to refine tools, workflows, and team structure as the function matures
• Exposure to complex transactions that keep the technical work fresh