Global Tax Strategy Director

DLA Piper; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper seeks a Director of Tax to lead the firm’s domestic and global tax strategy, governance, and risk management. You will coordinate with international counterparts and senior leadership to embed tax considerations in business decisions.

The role requires 10+ years of tax experience, CPA/JD preferred, and collaboration with Accounting, FP&A, Payroll, Legal, HR, and Operations to support compliant, strategic tax outcomes. Hybrid work in NY, Short Hills, or Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in tax/accounting/finance/business or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred in tax/accounting/finance/business or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, preferably within a professional services, law firm, partnership, or complex global organization.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development and execution of the firm’s domestic and global tax strategy, framework, governance, and controls through coordination with international counterparts.
• Monitors legislative and regulatory changes across jurisdictions and advises leadership on potential tax impacts, risks, and planning opportunities.
• Provides strategic tax guidance related to partner compensation, partner capital, tax allocations, partner reporting, and related tax considerations.
• Reviews the partnership agreement and policy documents from a tax perspective and updates to address evolving business, tax, and regulatory considerations.
• Prepares and delivers executive-level presentations and analyses on tax risk, scenarios, planning opportunities, and strategic recommendations.
• Acts as a trusted advisor to executive leadership by translating complex tax matters into clear, actionable business insights.
• Oversees tax compliance activities, audits, and regulatory inquiries with appropriate controls.
• Represents the firm in audits, disputes, and interactions with tax authorities.

Skills

Tax strategy

Tax governance

Regulatory changes

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Master’s Degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

DLA Piper seeks a Director of Tax to lead the firm’s domestic and global tax strategy, governance, and risk management. You will coordinate with international counterparts and senior leadership to embed tax considerations in business decisions.

The role requires 10+ years of tax experience, CPA/JD preferred, and collaboration with Accounting, FP&A, Payroll, Legal, HR, and Operations to support compliant, strategic tax outcomes. Hybrid work in NY, Short Hills, or Chicago.