Tax Director

Alpha Executive Search; Arizona; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Director of Tax responsible for overseeing all tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities. You will manage a small in-house tax team and work collaboratively on tax-related matters, ensuring compliance and developing strategies to optimize tax outcomes. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of tax experience and a strong background in both cash and accrual basis taxpayers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive tax experience, including 2 years at the manager level.
• Strong experience with entity-level and individual tax compliance and planning.
• Thorough understanding of FAS 109.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all tax functions including income, property, and sales/use taxes.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal and state tax returns.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies.
• Provide strategic support for estate and succession planning.
• Coordinate and supervise external tax advisors and consultants.

Skills

Tax compliance and planning

Leadership

Collaboration with finance and legal teams

Knowledge of tax regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's in Taxation

Job description

The Director of Tax is responsible for overseeing all tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities for the company’s packing, farming and real estate operations. This includes both cash and accrual basis taxpayers across multiple entities and ownership structures. The successful candidate will manage a small in-house tax team, coordinate with external advisors, and serve as a strategic partner in managing risk and optimizing tax outcomes for the business and its owners.

***THIS ROLE IS BASED IN CALIFORNIA***

Essential Functions:

• Lead and manage all tax functions for the organization including income, property, sales/use, and other applicable taxes.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to support business operations and long-term goals.
• Provide strategic tax planning and compliance support for estate and succession planning
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency through the use of current tax and accounting technologies (e.g., workflow automation, data analytics tools, dashboards).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and filing deadlines.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of changes in tax regulations and proactively assess their impact.
• Provide tax guidance and support on business transactions, including entity restructuring, acquisitions, and real estate development activities.
• Coordinate and manage external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors as needed.
• Supervise and mentor tax staff, ensuring ongoing development and performance.
• Work collaboratively with finance, legal, and operations teams on tax-related matters.
• Support CFO with tax provision and financial reporting implications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s in Taxation preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience, with at least 2 years at the manager level in public accounting or a private company.
• Strong experience with entity-level and individual tax compliance and planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in both cash and accrual basis taxpayers.
• Thorough understanding of FAS 109
• Experience in agriculture or real estate industries a plus.