Tax Director

Syntax Talent Solutions; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Syntax Talent Solutions seeks a Direct Hire Partner to lead corporate tax for a growth-oriented public company. You will own ASC 740, federal and state tax compliance, and global structuring, partnering with senior finance leaders in a dynamic Florida environment.

As a strategic advisor, you will shape tax strategy, manage risk, and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role emphasizes leadership, cross-border concepts, and tax technology to optimise the organisation's tax position.

Qualifications

• Experience leading corporate tax planning, compliance, and reporting for a public company.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and tax provisions for quarterly/annual filings.
• Experience with M&A tax matters, due diligence, and post-transaction structuring.
• Ability to lead and mentor tax teams across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASC 740 income tax provisions for quarterly and annual public company financial statements.
• Direct and manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance.
• Oversee sales and use tax processes, nexus analysis and risk mitigation.
• Drive transfer pricing policy development and documentation.
• Lead cost segregation studies to optimise depreciation and capitalisation.
• Advise on tax aspects of M&A including due diligence and structuring.
• Develop tax planning initiatives to optimise effective tax rate and cash tax position.
• Collaborate with auditors, tax authorities, and advisors on tax issues.

Skills

ASC 740 expertise

Public company tax reporting

Transfer pricing

M&A tax

Depreciation & cost recovery

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tax technology tools

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Advanced tax degree (MST/JD/LLM)

Tools

Tax provisioning software

Transfer pricing documentation tools

Job description

Step into a high-impact tax leadership role where you'll own complex corporate tax matters for a sophisticated, growth-focused organisation. You'll work directly with senior finance and business leaders, shaping tax strategy across ASC 740, federal and state taxation, M&A, and global structuring in a public company environment.

About the Role:

As a Direct Hire Partner, you will lead and oversee all aspects of corporate tax planning, compliance, and reporting, with a particular focus on ASC 740 and public company tax requirements. You will serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, ensuring tax-efficient structures, robust risk management, and accurate financial reporting. Your work will directly influence the company's effective tax rate, cash tax position, and overall transaction strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead preparation, review, and oversight of ASC 740 income tax provisions, including quarterly and annual reporting for public company financial statements
• Direct and manage federal, state, and local income tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate filings
• Oversee sales and use tax processes, including nexus analysis, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Drive transfer pricing strategy and documentation, collaborating with finance and business units to align policies with operational realities
• Lead cost segregation studies and related analyses to optimise depreciation and capitalisation for tax purposes
• Advise on M&A tax matters, including due diligence, structuring, integration, and post-transaction planning
• Develop and execute corporate tax planning initiatives to optimise the company's effective tax rate and support business objectives
• Partner with internal and external auditors, tax authorities, and advisors to resolve tax issues and support audits and examinations

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience in corporate tax with a focus on ASC 740 and public company tax reporting
• Proven track record managing federal income tax, state and local tax, and sales & use tax for complex organisations
• Hands-on experience with transfer pricing policies, documentation, and implementation
• Demonstrated expertise in tax aspects of M&A transactions, including due diligence and structuring
• Strong background in depreciation and capitalisation rules, including practical application to fixed assets and cost recovery
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop tax teams and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience working within or advising large public companies or multinational groups
• Exposure to international tax concepts and cross-border structuring
• Familiarity with tax technology tools and process automation in a tax function
• Prior experience liaising with audit committees and presenting complex tax matters to boards or executive teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA qualification required or equivalent professional certification
• Advanced tax or accounting degree (e.g., MST, JD/LLM in Taxation) preferred
• Significant experience in a Big 4 or large public accounting firm and/or corporate tax leadership role in a public company