Interim Tax Leader: Complex M&A & ASC 740

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior tax leader to advise clients on complex tax strategies and to lead tax operations across multiple engagements. The role emphasizes ASC 740 expertise, governance, and collaboration with CFOs and external advisors.

Required are extensive tax experience, strong leadership, and the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments, with responsibilities spanning compliance, advisory, and post-close integration.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of progressive corporate tax, public accounting, or tax consulting experience.
• Experience as a Tax Director, Senior Manager, or tax function leader.
• Strong ASC 740 expertise and income tax compliance knowledge.
• Experience with M&A tax implications and tax governance.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex tax implications, liabilities, and strategies.
• Remain current on tax issues, legislative changes, and best practices.
• Provide guidance and issue-resolution support across multiple concurrent client engagements
• Serve as interim Tax Leader for clients undergoing organizational change or leadership transitions
• Lead day-to-day tax operations and maintain business continuity during critical periods
• Act as primary tax advisor to executive leadership, finance teams, external auditors, and outside tax service providers
• Oversee federal, state, and local income tax compliance workflows and filing calendars
• Manage external preparer relationships and review tax provisions under ASC 740
• Identify and remediate tax risks and strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
• Assess and redesign tax operating models, processes, and organizational structures
• Evaluate and implement tax technology solutions to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting
• Partner with finance and IT teams to integrate tax requirements into ERP and data initiatives
• Advise on tax implications of M&A, carve-outs, restructurings, and other strategic transactions
• Lead tax due diligence and coordinate with deal teams, legal counsel, and outside advisors
• Manage post-close integration of tax functions, reporting, and compliance obligations
• Rotate across industries and client situations while delivering practical solutions with immediate impact

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field

Tools

ERP Systems

Tax Technology Platforms

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior tax leader to advise clients on complex tax strategies and to lead tax operations across multiple engagements. The role emphasizes ASC 740 expertise, governance, and collaboration with CFOs and external advisors.

Required are extensive tax experience, strong leadership, and the ability to adapt in fast-paced environments, with responsibilities spanning compliance, advisory, and post-close integration.