Tax Director - Multi-State Transformation Leader

Korn Ferry Group; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a seasoned Tax Director to lead a multi-state tax function across 12 states, modernize processes, and build scalable compliance in a growing, globally backed organization.

You will own tax compliance, manage external advisor relationships, and drive Avalara implementation while partnering with Finance, Operations, and Senior Leadership to navigate complex regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience.
• Strong technical expertise in multi-state sales and use tax, with working knowledge of income, franchise, and other jurisdictional tax requirements.
• Experience within multi-location, consumer-facing organizations such as retail, rental, transportation, hospitality, or other geographically dispersed businesses preferred.
• Strong analytical and systems capabilities, including advanced Excel proficiency and experience working with large transaction datasets.
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on, standalone tax leader with the ability to balance day-to-day compliance responsibilities and broader process improvement initiatives.
• A collaborative, adaptable leadership style with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial and evolving business environment.

Responsibilities

• Own state and local tax compliance across multiple operating locations in 12 states, including sales and use, income, franchise, and other applicable taxes.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for external tax advisors responsible for federal and state income tax returns and tax provision preparation.
• Lead the transition of select tax activities from external advisors to an in-house model, establishing scalable processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Oversee the implementation and ongoing administration of Avalara, improving the accuracy and efficiency of sales and use tax compliance.
• Manage sales and use tax filings, reconciliations, remittances, and transaction-level tax calculations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate the preparation, review, and delivery of tax schedules, supporting documentation, and other information required by external advisors.
• Manage state and local tax audits, regulatory inquiries, and correspondence with taxing authorities.
• Monitor evolving tax regulations, nexus requirements, registrations, and jurisdictional changes to proactively mitigate compliance risk.
• Build and strengthen tax policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes to support a growing organization.
• Partner closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations on tax implications related to new locations, business initiatives, and financial reporting.
• Serve as the organization's internal tax subject matter expert, providing practical guidance to Finance and executive leadership.

Skills

Multi-state tax expertise

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Independent leadership

Tax policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Taxation/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Avalara

Tax provisioning software

Job description

Korn Ferry is seeking a seasoned Tax Director to lead a multi-state tax function across 12 states, modernize processes, and build scalable compliance in a growing, globally backed organization.

You will own tax compliance, manage external advisor relationships, and drive Avalara implementation while partnering with Finance, Operations, and Senior Leadership to navigate complex regulatory changes.