Tax Director

DEKRA North America; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is searching for a Tax Director to lead tax-related matters across North America. This role involves overseeing tax filings, provision preparations, and ensuring compliance across multiple business units. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a background in federal and state tax preparation. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing employee well-being and professional growth. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of tax compliance and planning.

Benefits

Health care benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan with employer match

Education Assistance Program

Mental health resources

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Company Health Savings Account contribution

Travel Assist

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of tax experience, preferably with a Big Four firm.
• Certified Public Accountant required.
• Experience with federal and state tax preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax filings.
• Liaise with outside tax accounting firms.
• Support international tax planning initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Technical Research Skills

Customer Service Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Master’s Degree in Business Taxation

Tools

SAP

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A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

DEKRA North America is responsible for all our North American business units in the DEKRA Corporation. The Tax Director will be part of the Company’s shared services team. The position will support multiple business units across United States and Canada, as well as have oversight over the Americas region which includes entities in LATAM, reporting to the SVP, Finance & Accounting within the Corporate Accounting & Reporting function.

What You’ll Do:

The Tax Director will be directly responsible for the tax related matters for the DEKRA North American tax group composed of 12 reporting units. This will include actual tax filings, tax provision preparation and liaising with our outside tax accounting firm. Key responsibilities include the following functions pertaining to perform a variety of tax activities related:

• Preparation and review of federal and state quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Review and prepare interim and year-end tax provisions including current taxable income calculation
• and deferred tax roll forward.
• Liaise with finance and accounting personnel to collect and analyze financial information for assigned
• business operations.
• Develop an understanding of the businesses for the Americas region.
• Assist with responses to tax authority inquiries and ensure timely and accurate compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Review international tax implications for intercompany transactions, transfer pricing, and cross-border arrangements in coordination with group tax leadership.
• Support international tax planning initiatives such as entity restructuring, supply chain optimization, or repatriation strategies.
• Partner with the corporate tax function in Germany to ensure alignment on group-wide tax strategies and compliance.
• Support tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures from a multi-jurisdictional perspective.
• Stay informed on both domestic and international tax developments to proactively address compliance risks and leverage planning opportunities.
• Stay abreast of federal and state legislative changes that may impact tax filings and tax provision
• Assist with various tax projects as assignd relating to tax audits and tax planning.
• Apply advanced skills to improve operational and financial effectiveness of the organization and
• provides relevant information and recommendations to assist management in making sound tax
• planning decisions.
• Identify and implement process and system improvements as it relates to tax reporting.
• Support reporting requirements with auditors and outside tax preparers.
• Responsible for Sales and Property Tax return preparation, and business license preparation and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

What You’ll Bring:

• Demonstrates ability to get ideas across through clear and logical communication.
• Demonstrates ability to actively participate in meetings and prepare written correspondence.
• Is driven to accomplish more than is necessary. Seeks to exceed established standards.
• Displays flexibility in adapting to organizational growth and change.
• Strong analytical skills necessary.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical research skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• SAP experience a plus
• Strong, quality and customer service orientation.
• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting. Master’s Degree in Business Taxation preferred.
• Extensive background in federal and state tax preparation required.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of tax experience, preferably with exposure to global tax issues through a Big Four accounting firm or multinational corporation.
• Certified Public Accountant required.
• Public Accounting in a nationally recognized firm a strong plus.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a general office environment; extended periods of computer-based work.
• Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone
• Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed
  
  

Required Travel:

• May require occasional travel, estimated to 25%
  
  

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

The base pay for this position is $185,000 annually to $210,000 annually. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits:

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

Health & Well-being Benefits:

• Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Paid Parental Leave
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
  
  

Financial Benefits:

• Participation in a 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
• Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program
  
  

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation
  
  

This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

Additional Position Details:

• Reports to: CFO
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Work Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Supervises Others: No
• Status: Full-time; Regular
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
  
  

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a near 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, please email [e-mail], or call [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

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