Global Tax Director — Hybrid/Remote (PE-Backed Firm)

Ankura; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Director of Tax to lead the global tax function and work closely with finance leadership and a PE sponsor. The role requires hands-on expertise in corporate and international tax, partnership taxation, and managing external advisors.

Role can be hybrid from a US Ankura office or remote; ideal candidates are in the US Eastern time zone, with some flexibility to Central time. The position reports to senior leadership and drives value creation through tax strategy.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally in a PE-backed or professional services environment.
• Deep, hands-on knowledge of partnership taxation and related reporting.
• Experience with ASC 740 provisions and international tax concepts.
• Ability to lead and manage outsourced tax engagements and multi-jurisdiction compliance.
• CPA required; advanced degrees are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's tax function and drive the global tax strategy.
• Oversee external tax advisor across US and international returns and filings.
• Coordinate quarterly estimates, SALT, and transfer pricing workpapers.
• Review tax provisions, RTP schedules, and state/local tax obligations.
• Partner with finance, senior leadership, and PE sponsor to scale internationally.

Skills

Tax leadership

US tax knowledge

International tax

Partnership taxation

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

CPA

MST/JD/LLM in taxation

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Director of Tax to lead the global tax function and work closely with finance leadership and a PE sponsor. The role requires hands-on expertise in corporate and international tax, partnership taxation, and managing external advisors.

Role can be hybrid from a US Ankura office or remote; ideal candidates are in the US Eastern time zone, with some flexibility to Central time. The position reports to senior leadership and drives value creation through tax strategy.