Tax Director

CFS; Northborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Generous PTO

Retirement plans

Hybrid work arrangement

Career growth within a global org

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Tax Director to lead the North American tax function from Northborough, MA, with a hybrid work schedule. The role focuses on income tax accounting, compliance, reporting, and internal controls, partnering with executives and finance teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in corporate tax, strong public company experience, and deep ASC 740 expertise, with CPA/MST preferred. Hybrid work and comprehensive benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MST preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Strong public company tax experience.
• Extensive ASC 740 expertise.
• SOX compliance and internal controls experience.
• Experience managing tax provisions, reporting, and compliance functions.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead income tax accounting and reporting, including quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Oversee federal, state, local, and international tax compliance processes.
• Manage ASC 740 calculations, tax provision documentation, and related disclosures.
• Ensure SOX controls compliance and maintain strong internal controls.
• Partner with finance leadership on tax planning and business transactions.
• Support audits, tax examinations, and interactions with external auditors.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impacts on the organization.
• Provide leadership and development to the tax team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MST preferred

Job description

CFS is partnering with a global manufacturing and technology organization to identify a Tax Director for its North American tax function. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity offering a hybrid work schedule based in Northborough, MA 01532, conveniently located next to Marlborough.

Salary: $185,000-$215,000

The Tax Director will lead tax accounting, compliance, reporting, and internal controls initiatives while partnering closely with executive leadership and finance teams. This role is ideal for a strategic tax professional with strong public company experience and deep technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of income tax accounting and reporting, including quarterly and annual tax provisions.
• Oversee federal, state, local, and international tax compliance processes.
• Manage and review ASC 740 calculations, tax provision documentation, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Partner with finance and accounting leadership on tax planning initiatives and business transactions.
• Support audits, tax examinations, and interactions with external auditors.
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impacts on the organization.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to the tax team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MST preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Strong public company tax experience.
• Must have extensive ASC 740 expertise.
• Must have SOX compliance and internal controls experience.
• Experience managing tax provisions, reporting, and compliance functions.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, technology, or multinational organizations.
• Exposure to international tax matters.
• Experience with tax technology and process improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits

• $185,000-$215,000 base salary
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Generous PTO and retirement plans
• Career growth within a global organization
• Collaborative leadership team and strong company culture