Strategic Tax Leader for Enterprise Growth

Mckinstry

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 166,000 - 252,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match and profit‑
Paid time off and holidays
Comprehensive medical, prescription, &
Family formation benefits

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Tax in Seattle, WA to set the enterprise tax strategy and oversee planning, compliance, and risk across all entities. The role reports to the SVP of Finance & Accounting and leads a high-performing tax team.

The candidate will drive tax planning for partnership, federal, state, and local taxes, manage tax audits, and lead technology-enabled transformation of the tax function.

Qualifications

  • 18+ years of progressive tax experience combining public accounting with in-house corporate tax leadership.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's preferred.
  • CPA required; MST/LLM in Taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Set enterprise tax strategy and translate into cohesive plan across entities.
  • Lead tax accounting and GAAP tax provision, deferred tax, and uncertain tax positions.
  • Oversee federal and state tax audits and risk management frameworks.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing tax team and governance structures.

Skills

Executive presence
Communication
Leadership
Tax strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Master's degree preferred
CPA
MST or LLM in Taxation strongly preferred

Tools

Vertex
ONESOURCE
Prosystems Fx
Alteryx
Power BI

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Tax in Seattle, WA to set the enterprise tax strategy and oversee planning, compliance, and risk across all entities. The role reports to the SVP of Finance & Accounting and leads a high-performing tax team.

The candidate will drive tax planning for partnership, federal, state, and local taxes, manage tax audits, and lead technology-enabled transformation of the tax function.

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