Senior Director Tax

Floor & Decor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Floor & Decor is seeking a Senior Director of Tax to lead the company’s tax function, including U.S. federal and state income tax, ASC 740 reporting, and tax compliance.

This role partners with the CFO, Legal, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations to set strategy and manage tax risk. Reporting to Corporate Controller, you will oversee tax provision, planning, and audits, drive process improvements, and ensure timely filings across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in ASC 740 tax accounting and provision processes.
• Experience leading tax teams and managing tax planning and strategy.
• Strong collaboration with CFO, Legal, and Audit committees.
• Proven ability to oversee federal/state income tax compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee U.S. federal and state income tax provisions and financial reporting.
• Manage federal/state tax compliance, returns, and audits.
• Lead tax planning to optimize the effective tax rate and cash taxes.
• Direct property tax oversight and related filings.
• Lead and develop the tax team and external advisor relationships.
• Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and executives to align tax strategy with enterprise goals.

Skills

ASC 740 expertise

Tax planning

Tax accounting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Your Work Matters

The Senior Director of Tax leads the company's total tax function, including U.S. federal and state income tax, financial reporting under ASC 740, property tax, sales and use tax, and compliance. The position sets enterprise tax strategy, ensures accurate, timely, and compliant tax positions, and manages tax risk in support of the company's financial and operational objectives. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this leader partners closely with the CFO, Legal, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations, and represents the tax function with external auditors, advisors, and taxing authorities.

Your Day Consists Of

Income Tax Provision and Financial Reporting (ASC 740)

• Own the preparation, review, and analysis of the quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate reconciliation.
• Own the monthly income tax entries and ensure all income tax related accounts in the financial statements are properly stated and reconciled.
• Set the tax accounting position on complex items such as stock-based compensation, fixed assets, inventory, leases, acquisitions and dispositions, and other transactions.
• Own tax-related footnotes and disclosures for SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), including rate reconciliations, and support the Corporate Controller and CFO in presenting tax matters to the Audit Committee and external auditors.
• Assess the impact of new tax legislation, accounting standards, and regulatory changes on the tax provision and financial statements, and communicate implications to senior leadership.
• Provide forecasted effective tax rate and cash tax projections under a variety of scenarios to support earnings guidance and financial planning.

Tax Compliance and Filings

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal and state corporate income tax returns, including consolidated returns and related schedules.
• Manage multi-state income tax compliance, including apportionment, nexus determinations, and state-specific matters relevant to a retail business (e.g., sourcing of sales for income tax purposes).
• Direct the sales and use tax function, including collection and remittance across store and e-commerce jurisdictions, tax engine configuration, exemption certificate management, and returns.
• Manage external tax preparers and service providers while maintaining internal ownership and review processes.

Tax Controversy and Risk Management

• Lead federal, state, and local income, sales and use, and property tax audits, appeals, and voluntary disclosure matters through resolution.
• Direct external counsel and advisors on controversy matters and ensure exposures are properly reflected in reserves and disclosures.
• Maintain a documented tax risk framework and monitor exposures across all tax types.

Tax Planning and Strategy

• Develop and execute enterprise tax strategy to optimize the effective tax rate and cash taxes while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify and evaluate tax opportunities related to retail operations, such as credits, deductions, incentives, and structuring of business activities, including new store and distribution network investments.
• Advise executive leadership and business units on the tax implications of operational decisions, capital investments, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.

Property Tax Oversight

• Direct the company's property tax function, including compliance with real and personal property tax returns, assessments, appeals, and payments across all jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with internal real estate, finance, and operations teams to support accurate asset reporting for property tax purposes.

Team Leadership and Process Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax managers and professionals across income tax, indirect tax, property tax, and trade, setting priorities, conducting performance reviews, and building succession plans.
• Own the tax department organization design, budget, and external advisor spend.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and processes for tax compliance and reporting, including SOX compliance where applicable.
• Drive efficiency through technology, automation, and best practices in tax operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and external auditors on tax-related matters impacting financial statements.
• Partner with the CFO, Legal, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations leaders to align tax strategy with enterprise priorities.

You'll be Successful With

• Deep expertise in ASC 740 tax accounting and provision processes.
• Executive presence and influence, with the ability to research complex tax topics and present them clearly to the Corporate Controller, CFO, and internal and external auditors.
• Proven ability to lead managers, build high-performing teams, and perform well under pressure in a f