Global Indirect Tax Strategy Lead

Grant Thornton (US); Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Director to deliver tax planning, consulting, and compliance for multiple clients. You will lead staff, manage engagements, and drive business development while collaborating with the Sales and Use Tax team.

You will engage with authorities, optimize client operations, and direct numerous tax projects concurrently. This role requires strong communication, a CPA/JD or equivalent credential, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
• Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
• CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Directors are required to manage various project tasks at the same time
• Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
• Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients
• Strong computer skills
• Can travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities
• Lead a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management, to gather information and perform tax services
• Lead team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in preparation process
• Understand client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Directors will oversee numerous client projects and tasks simultaneously
• Lead professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Business Development – lead sales presentations for both existing and prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax consulting

Communication skills

Project management

Business development

Computer skills

Travel required

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Global Indirect Tax Director to deliver tax planning, consulting, and compliance for multiple clients. You will lead staff, manage engagements, and drive business development while collaborating with the Sales and Use Tax team.

You will engage with authorities, optimize client operations, and direct numerous tax projects concurrently. This role requires strong communication, a CPA/JD or equivalent credential, and willingness to travel as needed.