LEAPROS is a Southern California based, Human Capital Recruitment and Advisory Solutions Firm, specializing in the fields of Finance & Accounting, Information Technology & Engineering, Human Resources & Administration, Sales & Marketing, and Supply Chain & Operations. Our services include professional and executive recruitment, contract staffing, consulting, and advisory solutions.
CLIENT PARTNER PROFILE & VALUE PROPOSITION: LEAPROS has been engaged by a highly successful, publicly-traded company in their search for a standout Tax Director. This high exposure and newly created position oversees a team of 3+ analysts and reports directly to the CFO. To qualify, candidates must have a strong background in payroll and operational tax with a proven fastidious nature.
POSITION TITLE: Director, Tax
POSITION SUMMARY: This position represents an incredible opportunity for growth. The company believes in mentoring and empowering all that work for them, leading to significant personal and professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to work for a rapidly growing, progressive, and dynamic company so apply now as the position won't be around for long.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for effective tax planning for US Federal and State taxes, and all International taxes, to ensure we have the optimum structure and execution in place.
- Manage monthly and quarterly payroll tax filings and reconciliations
- Is a business partner, with strong business sense, working with senior Finance and business leaders outside Finance to understand and effectively advise on tax planning matters.
- Responsible for completion of federal, international, and state income tax returns including all related analysis and support.
- Oversight of the tax returns for the Company’s international and domestic subsidiaries.
- Responsible for Compliance of domestic and international income, sales/use tax, and management of third-party vendors.
- Responsible for audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
- Responsible for accounting for income taxes (SFAS No. 109) in the US and International subsidiaries.
- Coordination of accounting for income taxes for international subsidiaries with third-party vendors.
- Responsible for transfer pricing and management fee arrangements.
- Monitor tax law changes and performs or reviews tax research as needed.
- Ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place over accounting for income taxes.
- Serve as liaison with Accounting and Finance team members on all tax-related matters.
- Assists in crafting external communications related to taxes, including for earnings releases and investor communications, in a clear and business-oriented manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Tax. Master’s Degree in Business Taxation preferred.
- CPA required CTP Preferred
- 6-10 years of related experience with at least 3 years in a public accounting firm.
- International tax experience preferred
- Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment.
- Must demonstrate a conceptual and business-oriented approach to communicating taxes and tax planning, and be able to effectively communicate with and influence non-tax business leaders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment with great attention to detail.
At LEAPROS, we are committed to our ethical principles and core values, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity.
