Finance - Tax Director

Converge Technology; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Tax Director to lead its income tax and sales tax functions. This remote position involves ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions while providing strategic direction and interfacing with tax authorities. Ideal candidates will have a strong accounting background, extensive tax experience, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years degree in Accounting; Tax emphasis preferred.
• 5+ years experience in income and sales tax.
• Experience in accounts receivable/payable beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage tax accounting functions and prepare tax returns.
• Research income tax issues and ensure compliance.
• Serve as liaison with tax authorities and auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Resolution

Interpersonal Skills

Critical Thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Minimum four-year Accounting degree

CPA license preferred

Tools

Tax Software

Accounting Software

Job description

Posted Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Practice/Department: Finance

Position Title: Tax Director

Position Location: Remote

Reports to: CFO

Main Purpose of the Role:

This role is primarily responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the company’s income tax and sales and use tax functions. This includes providing strategic direction, oversight, and of tax compliance, planning, and reporting across federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions. The position requires strong leadership to coordinate cross-functional efforts, ensure accurate and timely filings, and maintain compliance. Additionally, the role serves as the company’s primary liaison with tax authorities and external auditors on all tax-related matters.

Essential Functions:

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• Manages the tax accounting functions of the company including preparation of Federal Income Tax Return and K1’s, preparation of State and Local Income Tax Returns
• Research income tax issues that affect the company and/or its shareholder(s).
• Reviews financial accounts and records and ensures federal, state and local, and foreign tax liabilities are determined in accordance with prescribed rates, laws and regulations.
• Ensures compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting and other tax authority requirements.
• Sales Taxes including reporting, filing, and remitting sales tax to state and local governments and audit support as well as sales and use tax compliance
• Maintain and Approve all the various sales tax exempt customer certificates and global registrations
• File and pay tax liability to various government and states
• Working knowledge of corporate income tax and sales tax code, rules and regulations.
• Ability to research tax issues and provide documented conclusions and recommendations to Company Management.
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles as it relates to income tax, sales tax, banking, accounts receivable and general ledger accounts.
• Must be proficient with computers and various types of software programs.
• Must be a self-starter, well organized, energetic, and detail oriented with strong interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• This individual must work well in a team environment and have the ability to develop processes to enhance position efficiency.
• Other requirements include efficiency at multi-tasking and the ability to handle high-pressure situations while meeting deadlines.
• Ethical and Critical Thinking

Education and Experience:

• Minimum four-year Accounting degree; with Tax emphasis is preferred
• Minimum five years experience in income tax and sales tax areas. Experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, or billing is beneficial
• CPA license preferred

Converge Technology Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.