US Corporate Income Tax Director

Firstmark Aerospace Corp; North Carolina; On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Goal Share bonus program

Paid volunteering time

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Learning and development

401(k) with company match

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Ontic Creedmoor in North Carolina seeks a US Corporate Income Tax Director to lead tax strategy, compliance, and optimization across federal, state, and international streams.

You will supervise the tax team, collaborate with Finance, Legal and Operations, and guide decisions with regulatory changes. This onsite leadership role demands 8–10 years in corporate tax, CPA preferred, and a track record of improving tax positions in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 8–10 years of corporate tax experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal/state and international tax laws/regulations.
• Experience in a global manufacturing environment and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate tax compliance and filings (federal, state, international).
• Align tax position with business objectives across departments.
• Provide guidance on tax implications of business decisions.
• Manage relationships with external tax authorities, audits, and negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to optimize tax positions and minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance.
• Lead and mentor the tax team and support professional development.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and industry trends to inform decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Tax expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (desirable)

Job description

We are a fast-paced business with ambitious growth plans; so if you are dedicated, enthusiastic and always seeking ways to improve, you'll enjoy a career with us! US Corporate Income Tax Director Creedmoor - North Carolina, USA | Full-time | Onsite

About Ontic Creedmoor

Our 100,000 sq ft Creedmoor facility brings together a broad mix of electronic, avionic and electro-mechanical aerospace capabilities, alongside several businesses within the Ontic Group. From flight-control actuators and cockpit instrumentation to fire-protection systems and data recorders, the teams at Creedmoor support a diverse portfolio of products that perform critical functions across civil and military aircraft. It's a collaborative, fast-moving environment where engineering, manufacturing, quality and support teams work together to solve complex challenges. For people who like taking ownership, finding better ways to do things and seeing the impact of their work, there's plenty of opportunity to make a difference.

The opportunity

We're looking for a US Corporate Income Tax Director to lead our tax strategy and compliance activities, ensuring the business meets federal, state and international tax requirements. You'll work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal and teams across the business to provide guidance on tax matters, support business decisions and identify opportunities to optimize the company's tax position. This is a leadership role combining technical tax expertise, regulatory compliance and team management. You'll oversee tax filings, manage relationships with external tax authorities and develop the tax team while keeping pace with changes in tax legislation.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including federal, state and international tax filings and reporting requirements.
• Work with Finance, Accounting, Legal and other departments to align the company's tax position with broader business objectives.
• Provide guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and transactions.
• Manage relationships with external tax authorities, representing the company during audits and negotiations.
• Identify opportunities to optimize tax positions and minimize liabilities while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Lead, manage and mentor the tax team, supporting professional development.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and industry trends to maintain compliance and inform tax decisions.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in corporate tax, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state and international tax laws and regulations.
• Experience working in a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Highly desirable: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

Why Ontic?

At Ontic, we're specialists in keeping critical aircraft flying. Our work supports civil and military aviation around the world, giving established aircraft products the long-term support they need to remain safe, reliable and available. But it's our people who make that possible. We're a growing, global team where you're trusted to take ownership, encouraged to challenge how things have always been done and supported to develop your career as our business grows. We believe in embracing the challenge - working together to solve complex problems and create opportunities for our customers, our business and each other.

Benefits at Ontic

At Ontic, we're committed to supporting our people to thrive - at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, development and financial security, while giving everyone the opportunity to share in our success.

• Goal Share bonus program - everyone at Ontic is automatically enrolled, giving us all the opportunity to share in our success
• Paid volunteering time - giving you time to support a cause or community that matters to you
• 24/7 wellbeing support - confidential support available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee discounts - access to discounts and offers across a range of retailers and services
• Learning and development - opportunities to build your skills, develop your career and grow with Ontic
• Employee referral program - rewarding you for introducing great people to Team Ontic
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Competitive PTO, holiday pay and sick leave
• 401(k) plan - with up to 4% company match
• 9/80 work schedule - where applicable

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person ” as defined by 22. C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee. Ontic is a leading manufacturer to the world’s civil and military aircraft. By becoming the OEM to critical parts others originally developed, we provide continuity, availability and longevity to our customers’ fleets, supporting them for a lifetime of flight. Through our in-house manufacturing and engineering, MRO, spares, and AOG support, we ensure certified, safety-critical components remain available, compliant, and reliable across the full operational life of the aircraft we support.