Tax Director

CFS; Marlborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a global manufacturing and technology company, seeks a Tax Director in Marlborough, MA. Hybrid role with three days onsite, leading the global income tax provision under ASC 740 and international tax matters across a multi-entity group.

The role focuses on tax planning, compliance, and process improvements, partnering with finance, legal, and treasury. CPA or Master’s in Taxation preferred; 10+ years of corporate tax experience required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate tax experience.
• Strong ASC 740 provision experience.
• Significant international tax experience.
• Experience in a complex multi-entity global organization.
• Knowledge of U.S. and international tax regulations.
• Transfer pricing and cross-border tax experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field.
• CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation preferred.
• Global manufacturing or technology experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global income tax provision process under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual reporting
• Oversee international tax matters across a complex, multi-entity global organization
• Manage tax accounting, deferred taxes, effective tax rate analysis, uncertain tax positions, and related disclosures
• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and international income tax compliance
• Support international tax planning, transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and cross-border tax matters
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax regulations and assess their impact on the organization
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and international teams on tax-related matters
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and third-party providers
• Drive improvements to tax processes, controls, systems, and reporting
• Serve as a key tax resource to senior leadership and support strategic business initiatives

Skills

ASC 740

International tax

Transfer pricing

Leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or Master’s in Taxation

Job description

Title: Tax Director

Salary: $185,000–$220,000 + bonus

Location: Marlborough, MA (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a well-established global manufacturing and technology organization
• High-visibility leadership role within a complex international business
• Significant exposure to senior finance leadership and global operations
• Opportunity to lead key tax initiatives across multiple international entities
• Strong opportunity to drive process improvements and influence the broader tax function

Tax Director Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global income tax provision process under ASC 740, including quarterly and annual reporting
• Oversee international tax matters across a complex, multi-entity global organization
• Manage tax accounting, deferred taxes, effective tax rate analysis, uncertain tax positions, and related disclosures
• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and international income tax compliance
• Support international tax planning, transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and cross-border tax matters
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax regulations and assess their impact on the organization
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, Treasury, and international teams on tax-related matters
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and third-party providers
• Drive improvements to tax processes, controls, systems, and reporting
• Serve as a key tax resource to senior leadership and support strategic business initiatives

Tax Director Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience preferred
• Strong, hands-on ASC 740 tax provision experience required
• Significant international tax experience required
• Experience within a complex, multi-entity global organization strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate and international income tax regulations
• Experience with transfer pricing and cross-border tax matters preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field required
• CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred
• Global manufacturing or technology experience is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills