Tax Director

CMI Media, LLC; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Media, LLC is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead our tax and insurance functions within a large-scale media investment business. You will partner with executives to develop tax strategies, optimize cash flow, and manage enterprise risk across domestic and international operations.

The role requires multi-state and international tax expertise, strong leadership, and collaboration with external advisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or Master's in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in tax, treasury, corporate finance, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong experience with multi-state tax compliance, nexus management, and state apportionment.
• Experience supporting international operations, including VAT, transfer pricing, and UK/EU tax regulations.
• Demonstrated cash management, liquidity planning and treasury operations expertise.
• Knowledge of corporate insurance programs and enterprise risk management practices.
• Experience with ERP systems, treasury management platforms, and tax tech solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead federal, multi-state, and international tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting.
• Partner with external advisors and auditors to manage tax audits and ensure compliance.
• Oversee tax treatment in media investment proposals and client billing processes.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities including cash forecasting and liquidity management.
• Develop and maintain treasury policies, controls, and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Lead corporate insurance and risk management programs across the organization.
• Collaborate with brokers, carriers, and legal to evaluate risk exposures and coverage.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, and automation projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA or Masters in Taxation preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Treasury management platforms

Tax technology solutions

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Tax Director to lead our tax and insurance functions. This position plays a critical role in protecting and optimizing the organization's financial position, ensuring compliance across complex domestic and international tax environments, and driving operational efficiency across a large-scale media investment business.

As a key member of the Finance team, you will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to develop tax strategies, optimize cash flow, manage enterprise risk, and support long-term business growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead all aspects of federal, multi-state, and international tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting, including corporate income tax, sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes, VAT, transfer pricing, tax provisions, and related filings.
• Partner with external advisors and auditors to manage tax audits, monitor legislative developments, and ensure compliance across all operating jurisdictions.
• Oversee tax treatment within media investment proposals and client billing processes, ensuring accurate application of tax regulations and transparency for clients.
• Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, banking relationships, debt compliance, foreign exchange exposure, intercompany funding, and treasury technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain treasury policies, controls, and processes that support scalability, efficiency, and financial stewardship.
• Lead the organization's corporate insurance and risk management programs, including E&O, D&O, Cyber, General Liability, Property, and Workers' Compensation coverage.
• Partner with brokers, insurance carriers, legal counsel, and business leaders to evaluate risk exposures, negotiate coverage, manage claims, and ensure compliance with contractual insurance requirements.
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, automation efforts, and other projects that strengthen financial operations and business performance.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master's in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in tax, treasury, corporate finance, or related disciplines.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong experience with multi-state tax compliance, nexus management, and state apportionment.
• Experience supporting international operations, including VAT, transfer pricing, and UK/EU tax regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in cash management, liquidity planning and treasury operations.
• Knowledge of corporate insurance programs and enterprise risk management practices.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, treasury management platforms, and tax technology solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting experience combined with corporate industry experience.
• Experience working within private equity-backed organizations or supporting M&A activity.
• Background in media, advertising, professional services, or similarly complex service-based businesses.
• Experience implementing or optimizing treasury management systems.
• Familiarity with media industry tax considerations, including digital services taxes and production-related incentives.
• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles within media buying environments.
• Additional certifications such as CTP or CPCU.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to shape the financial strategy of a growing organization, partner directly with senior leadership, and drive meaningful impact across tax, treasury, operational efficiency, and risk management. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving processes, and influencing business outcomes at scale.

The base salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $90,000 to $180,000. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, please visit https://cmimediagroup.com/benefits/ for more details.