Global Tax Director: Strategy, M&A & Compliance (Hybrid)

Buckingham Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckingham Search is seeking an in-house Tax Director in Chicago, IL with hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote). You will own the global tax function for a multi-entity SaaS organization, leading ASC 740, transfer pricing, and cross-border planning.

You’ll manage external advisors, drive tax strategy across ETR, GILTI, FDII, and BEAT, and partner with senior leadership on structuring, acquisitions, and tax disclosures.

Qualifications

• CPA and/or advanced tax degree required.
• 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, multinational in-house.
• Big 4 or large regional firm background preferred.
• Technology, SaaS, fintech, or high-growth environment experience.
• Deep ASC 740 expertise with ability to own the provision.
• Strong U.S. international tax and transfer pricing experience.
• SaaS/software indirect tax, nexus and multi-jurisdiction compliance.
• M&A tax diligence, structuring, and integration exposure.
• Experience managing external advisors and co-sourced work.
• Private equity or sponsor-backed context helpful.
• Experience with NetSuite, Avalara, or tax provision software.

Responsibilities

• Own quarterly and annual ASC 740 provision including current/deferred tax, valuation allowances, UTPs, RTPs, and ETR analysis.
• Lead tax disclosures, lender reporting, audit support, reconciliations, and provision-to-return processes.
• Build scalable tax controls and documentation aligned with finance.
• Own global tax compliance calendar across U.S. federal, state/local, and international jurisdictions.
• Lead external tax advisors, including scope, deliverables, and fees.
• Manage tax audits, notices, and controversies from inquiry through resolution.
• Monitor legislative developments and translate into business impact.
• Own global transfer pricing framework across intercompany services, IP, and cost-sharing.
• Lead documentation, local files, CbC reporting, intercompany charges, and true-ups.
• Advise on entity structure, cross-border transactions, tax planning, and BEPS concerns.
• Model US international tax positions including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Subpart F, credits.
• Serve as tax lead on acquisitions from diligence to integration.
• Drive tax planning around cash taxes, R&D credits, and post-acquisition integration.
• Collaborate with Legal, FP&A, Accounting, and Revenue Ops to embed tax into decisions.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic tax planning

M&A tax experience

Transfer pricing

Tax governance

Cross-border taxation

Team leadership

External advisor management

SaaS/tech-industry tax

Education

CPA or advanced tax degree

Tools

NetSuite

Avalara

Tax provision software

Job description

Buckingham Search is seeking an in-house Tax Director in Chicago, IL with hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office, 2 days remote). You will own the global tax function for a multi-entity SaaS organization, leading ASC 740, transfer pricing, and cross-border planning.

You’ll manage external advisors, drive tax strategy across ETR, GILTI, FDII, and BEAT, and partner with senior leadership on structuring, acquisitions, and tax disclosures.