Director of Corporate Tax
3 days ago
Conshohocken
Job DescriptionSalary: Purpose The Director of Corporate Tax will lead the global tax function with a strategic and execution-driven approach, providing enterprise-wide oversight of tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management. This role carries significant responsibility for developing and implementing sales and use tax strategies across a complex, multi-entity, and multi-jurisdictional structure. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in U.S. federal and state tax, indirect tax (sales and use), tax technology, and cross-functional collaboration. As a key advisor to executive leadership, the Director will play a critical role in shaping and optimizing the companys global tax strategy in alignment with ongoing growth and expansion. Responsibilities • Design and implement a comprehensive global tax strategy aligned with the companys growth, operational goals, and regulatory environment, • Advise senior leadership on tax implications of strategic transactions, including M&A, restructurings, expansions, and cross-border initiatives, • Drive long-term tax planning to optimize the companys effective tax rate, support liquidity, and minimize risk, • Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns, including consolidated corporate returns and unitary filings, • Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740, including FIN 48 reserves and valuation allowances, • Ensure compliance with all federal and state tax laws while maintaining full audit readiness, • Coordinate tax audits and inquiries from regulatory authorities, mitigating risk through accurate documentation and effective positioning, • Lead the strategic oversight and operational execution of sales and use tax compliance across all applicable jurisdictions, • Monitor evolving nexus rules and ensure timely registration, collection, remittance, and reporting of indirect taxes across states, • Oversee the implementation, configuration, and optimization of tax automation systems (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) integrated with ERP platforms, • Build internal controls and documentation to support a robust sales and use tax audit defense strategy., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, IT, Finance Operations, and Legal to ensure proper tax treatment of complex transactions, • Build and maintain tax governance frameworks to manage risk, ensure internal controls, and support SOX compliance, • Lead transfer pricing documentation and policy development in coordination with legal and international teams., • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax legislation and policy changes, proactively advising leadership on emerging risks or opportunities, • Lead and develop a high-performing tax team; mentor staff and foster a culture of accountability and technical excellence, • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Business Units on cross-functional initiatives with tax implications, • Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies., • Maintain a working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR 1271, FDA 21 CFR 820, AATB standards, ISO Standards, cGMP/CGTP, other relevant regulations/standards, and internal organizational policies and standard operating procedures, • Review and approve reimbursement requests for operational staff, • Manage direct reports, • Provide constructive feedback and guidance to develop leadership in direct reports and department management, • Establish and monitor objective annual goals for direct reports, • Conduct performance reviews and establish performance improvement plans as needed, • Recruit, interview, and select personnel for hire, • Travel domestically up to 15% to attend offsite meetings, conferences, and support business initiatives, • Maintain acceptable attendance and punctuality for scheduled work hours and meetings. Ensure completion of assigned tasks and responsibilities within defined timeframes, • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours during weekdays or weekends with reasonable advance notice to support business/operational needs when necessary, • Perform other duties as assigned Skills • Expert-level knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax law, indirect tax (sales & use), and ASC 740, • Demonstrated success leading sales and use tax strategy and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, • Deep experience with tax automation systems (e.g., Avalara, Vertex) and ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP), • Proven track record of developing tax strategies aligned with business growth and delivering measurable results, • Excellent leadership, communication, and business partnering skills, with the ability to translate technical tax matters into actionable business decisions, • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, • Excellent attention to detail and organization, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Highest level of ethics and integrity, • Ability to lead and motivate the right behaviors, • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong technical writing, • Effective project management, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Qualifications/Requirements • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, from an accredited college or university required, • Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, from an accredited college or university preferred, • CPA strongly preferred, • At least 10 year(s) of experience in progressive tax experience, including leadership of corporate and indirect tax functions within complex, multi-entity organizations or related field required, • Associates degree (or 60 credit hours) may be substituted to meet up to 2 years of experience requirements, • Bachelors degree may be substituted to meet up to 4 years of experience requirements, • Masters degree may be substituted to meet up to 6 years of experience requirements, • Clearance of favorable background investigation required