Director, Tax – U.S. Operations

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a Director of Tax (U.S. Operations) to lead the tax accounting, compliance, and reporting functions.

You will partner with Finance leadership and cross‑functional teams to optimize tax processes and govern risk in a fast‑growing, publicly traded environment. Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will coordinate with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, and external advisors, oversee audits, and drive the global tax provision with regional collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in publicly traded companies or large corporate environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax reporting activities.
• Serve as strategic advisor to Finance leadership on tax matters affecting business operations.
• Oversee U.S. tax function ensuring regulatory compliance and governance.
• Collaborate with global teams to support the global tax provision process.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Decision‑Making Skills

Communication Skills

Executive Presence

Problem‑Solving Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

• The Director, Tax (U.S. Operations) is responsible for leading the company's U.S. tax accounting, tax compliance, and tax reporting activities while serving as a strategic advisor to Finance leadership on tax matters impacting business operations, financial reporting, and growth initiatives.
• This role provides oversight of the U.S. tax function, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements while driving effective tax governance, risk management, and process excellence.
• Reporting to the Head of Tax, the Director will partner closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, Internal Audit, and external advisors to support tax planning initiatives, optimize tax processes, and ensure accurate tax accounting and reporting.
• This role also works closely with regional tax leaders outside the U.S. to support the global income tax provision process, including the coordination of permanent and temporary differences, discrete tax items, and uncertain tax positions across multiple jurisdictions.
• This position plays a critical role in maintaining a strong control environment, managing tax risk, and supporting the company's long-term financial objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership responsibility for tax accounting, tax reporting, and tax compliance activities.
• 3-5+ years of people management experience, including responsibility for leading and developing professional teams.
• Significant experience within a publicly traded company, large corporate environment, public accounting firm, or a combination thereof.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws, tax accounting principles, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong expertise in ASC 740, income tax provision processes, deferred tax accounting, and tax-related financial statement reporting.
• Experience managing tax audits, examinations, and interactions with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance requirements, and tax governance frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with international and regional tax teams in support of a global tax provision process and multinational reporting environment.
• Proven ability to assess tax implications of complex business transactions and provide practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple priorities and drive results in a fast‑paced environment.

Core Competencies

Expertise in U.S. tax accounting, compliance, and reporting, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws. Proven leadership in managing tax functions and teams, driving effective governance, and providing strategic tax advice to support business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Accounting
• Tax Compliance
• Tax Reporting
• CPA Certification
• ASC 740 Expertise

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tax Accounting Principles
• Income Tax Provision Processes
• Deferred Tax Accounting
• Tax Audits Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal Controls
• SOX Compliance
• Tax Governance Frameworks
• Tax Implications Assessment
• Financial Statement Reporting

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem‑Solving Skills
• Decision‑Making Skills
• Communication Skills
• Executive Presence

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA

Industry Keywords

• Publicly Traded Company
• Corporate Environment
• Public Accounting Firm
• Global Tax Provision Process
• Multinational Reporting