Tax Strategy Director | Lead Growth & M&A with Top Pay

Jobot; Worthington Hills (KY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + match

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Director of Tax in Worthington Hills, KY to lead all aspects of the tax function across a diversified portfolio. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic tax planning with day-to-day compliance, reporting, and risk management, partnering with executive leadership to support growth and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, 10+ years of progressive tax experience, public accounting background (Big 4 or national), and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience with deep technical tax expertise.
• Significant public accounting background, ideally with a Big 4, national, or large regional firm.
• Prior experience at the Tax Director level or equivalent leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of corporate taxation, partnership taxation, multi-state tax compliance, and ASC 740.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, tax due diligence, and complex multi-entity organizations.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor tax professionals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax concepts for business leaders.
• Experience utilizing tax provision and compliance software platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tax strategies that support business growth while minimizing tax exposure and ensuring compliance.
• Advise executive leadership on tax implications related to acquisitions, entity structures, business initiatives, and geographic expansion.
• Lead tax due diligence, structuring, and integration efforts associated with M&A activity.
• Monitor federal, state, and local tax legislation and proactively assess business impact.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Manage income tax provision processes, including ASC 740 reporting, deferred taxes, and uncertain tax positions.
• Ensure compliance with indirect tax requirements, including sales & use, property, franchise, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
• Coordinate estimated payments, extensions, and annual tax calendars.
• Lead federal, state, and local tax audits from initiation through resolution.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation surrounding tax-related processes.
• Partner with external auditors and advisors on tax reporting and compliance matters.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across the organization.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience utilizing tax provision and

Leadership and mentoring

Tax strategy & planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Active CPA license

Tools

Tax provision software

Job description

Jobot is seeking a seasoned Director of Tax in Worthington Hills, KY to lead all aspects of the tax function across a diversified portfolio. This hands-on leadership role combines strategic tax planning with day-to-day compliance, reporting, and risk management, partnering with executive leadership to support growth and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, 10+ years of progressive tax experience, public accounting background (Big 4 or national), and strong communication skills to