Tax Director

CRG Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Unparalleled award-winning benefits

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Tax to oversee tax compliance, planning, and risk management. This role requires deep expertise in U.S. federal and state taxation, including ASC 740. The Director will partner with various departments to shape tax strategy in a dynamic business environment and lead a high-performance team in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in income tax compliance and planning.
• Strong technical knowledge of income tax laws and ASC 740.
• Experience managing tax audits and resolving controversies.
• Experience managing tax audits and negotiating with tax authorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholders.
• Familiarity with tax automation tools (ONESOURCE, Vertex, Alteryx).

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation and filing of tax returns for compliance.
• Implement internal controls to support tax positions and mitigate risk.
• Lead preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting for disclosures in financial statements.
• Monitor legislative changes impacting compliance and planning.
• Lead quarterly and annual tax provision work under ASC 740.
• Collaborate with accounting for tax disclosures in financial statements and SEC filings.
• Provide tax insights for budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure SOX-compliant tax provision processes.
• Support tax strategies aligned with growth and expansion.
• Assist in tax considerations for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Identify opportunities for tax savings and risk mitigation.
• Evaluate tax implications of new business models and geographic expansion.
• Lead and develop the tax team.

Skills

U.S. federal and state taxation

ASC 740

sales and use tax

property tax

analytical skills

strong communication skills

tax automation tools

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or taxation

CPA required

Tools

ONESOURCE

Vertex

Alteryx

Job description

Summary

We are recruiting a strategic, hands-on Director of Tax to support our client’s global tax function. This role is critical to managing the company’s tax landscape, driven by significant capital investment, multi-jurisdictional operations, and evolving legislative developments. Reporting to the VP of Tax, the Director of Tax will oversee all aspects of tax compliance, provision, planning, and risk management, while partnering closely with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Human Resources, and Operations to support their continued growth and reinvestment strategy. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in U.S. federal and state taxation, including ASC 740, sales and use tax, and property tax, as well as a proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions.

This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape tax strategy in a dynamic, asset-intensive business environment.

Location

Charlotte, NC area

Compensation

Enjoy a competitive base salary + unparalleled award-winning benefits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation, review, and timely filing of all federal, state, and local income tax returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws.


• Oversee indirect tax compliance, including sales & use tax, property tax, and other transaction-based taxes across multiple jurisdictions.


• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and documentation to support tax positions and mitigate audit risk.


• Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities, leading audit defense strategies, and resolving disputes efficiently.


• Continuously monitor legislative changes and assess their impact on compliance obligations and business operations.


• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations, valuations allowances, uncertain tax positions, and other tax-related assertions.


• Collaborate with the corporate accounting team to ensure accurate and timely tax-related disclosures in financial statements and SEC filings.


• Provide tax insights and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.


• Ensure that tax provision processes are well-documented and compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.


• Support the development and execution of tax strategies that align with the company’s growth objectives, including domestic and international expansion.


• Provide tax support for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives, ensuring optimal tax outcomes.


• Help identify opportunities for tax savings and risk mitigation through proactive planning and analysis.


• Partner with Legal, Treasury, Accounting, HR, and Operations to evaluate the tax implications of new business models, product offerings, and geographic expansion.


• Lead and inspire a team of tax professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field, CPA required.


• 8-10+ years of experience in income tax compliance, planning, with a focus on federal and multi-state tax regulations.


• Strong technical knowledge of income tax laws.


• Experience and strong technical understanding of accounting for income tax (ASC 740).


• Experience managing tax audits, resolving tax controversies, and negotiating favorable outcomes with federal and state tax authorities.


• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret and apply technical tax guidance to real-world scenarios.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.


• Familiarity with tax automation tools (ONESOURCE, Vertex, Alteryx, etc.).

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Real Estate and Equipment Rental Services