Global Tax Director - Strategy, Compliance & Growth

1 O.C. Tanner Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

O.C. Tanner is seeking a Tax Director to lead the global tax function, shaping strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting. You will manage domestic and international obligations, guide audits, and advise executive leadership on tax strategy and risks.

The role requires a Master’s in accounting with 10+ years in corporate tax, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and tax tools. Join a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and help drive scalable tax processes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting (emphasis in Tax preferred) or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience in a corporate tax department, public accounting firm, or similar environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of federal consolidated corporate income tax, multi-state income and franchise tax, and tax accounting under GAAP.
• Experience leading tax compliance, tax planning, tax provision, and audit support activities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop tax professionals.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with tax research tools, tax software, and financial systems.
• High degree of professional judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and personal accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Tax Department, including staffing, coaching, performance management, training, and succession planning.
• Define and execute the Company’s global tax strategy in alignment with business objectives, cash flow priorities, risk tolerance, and growth plans.
• Oversee federal, state, local, and international income tax compliance, including consolidated federal returns and state filings.
• Direct the preparation and review of the income tax provision and related tax accounting matters under GAAP.
• Manage tax planning, research, and documentation for domestic and international matters (transfer pricing, credits, BEAT, GILTI, etc.).
• Provide tax support for strategic transactions, including M&A and reorganizations.
• Oversee non-income tax matters (sales/use tax, property tax, VAT/GST, expatriate tax) with internal/external teams.
• Serve as primary contact for audits and inquiries from IRS and foreign authorities.
• Monitor tax law changes; communicate impact and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive tax technology adoption, controls, and scalable processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Master’s degree in accounting (Tax preferred)

Tools

Excel

Tax research tools

Job description

O.C. Tanner is seeking a Tax Director to lead the global tax function, shaping strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting. You will manage domestic and international obligations, guide audits, and advise executive leadership on tax strategy and risks.

The role requires a Master’s in accounting with 10+ years in corporate tax, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and tax tools. Join a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For and help drive scalable tax processes.