Global Tax Director — PE-Backed Growth Leader

Ankura; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ankura is seeking a Director of Tax to lead the global tax function, collaborating with finance leadership, the firm’s partners, and a PE sponsor. Responsibilities span income tax, partnership, SALT, transfer pricing, and working with an external tax advisor across US and international jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes ownership, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex tax issues for non-tax stakeholders while driving process improvements and scalable operations.

Qualifications

• Strong partnership taxation knowledge including returns, K-1s, allocations, and partner tax distributions.
• Hands-on experience with US international tax concepts (Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, credits).
• Experience with ASC 740 provisions, current and deferred taxes, and financial statement disclosures.
• Proven ability to lead multi-jurisdiction compliance in a PE-backed setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax function across US and international obligations.
• Direct and develop the external tax advisor and coordinate with CFO, partners, and PE sponsor.
• Oversee income, partnership, state, local, and indirect tax compliance and reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly estimates, SALT, and sales/use tax processes.
• Manage transfer pricing reports and international return support.
• Review tax provisions and audit workpapers for accuracy and depth.
• Provide research and planning support; manage tax audits and notices.

Skills

Partnership taxation

US international tax

ASC 740 tax provisions

PE-backed environment

Leadership & mentoring

Transfer pricing

Tax audit coordination

Tax strategy & controls

Education

CPA required

MS/JD/MST a plus

Job description

Ankura is seeking a Director of Tax to lead the global tax function, collaborating with finance leadership, the firm’s partners, and a PE sponsor. Responsibilities span income tax, partnership, SALT, transfer pricing, and working with an external tax advisor across US and international jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes ownership, technical depth, and the ability to translate complex tax issues for non-tax stakeholders while driving process improvements and scalable operations.