Tax Director

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Mobile Communications

Cleveland, OH - United States

Director

Experteer Overview

As Tax Director, you will lead the global tax function and shape the company’s tax strategy to optimize cash tax and manage risk. You will partner with finance, legal, and business leaders to ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance, accurate ASC 740/FIN 48 provision, and tax-efficient cross-border structures. You will drive M&A tax workstreams, transfer pricing, audits, and tax technology initiatives, delivering data-driven insights to the board and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the global tax function and set strategic priorities across Corporate, International, Transfer Pricing, SALT and Indirect Tax
Own tax accounting and provision processes (ASC 740/FIN 48) and support SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q)
Oversee tax compliance and return preparation for multiple jurisdictions (payroll, sales & use, withholding)
Design cross-border structures and intercompany frameworks; manage transfer pricing policy and documentation
Lead tax aspects of M&A activity including due diligence, structuring and post-merger integration
Manage tax controversy, audits, and negotiations with IRS and external counsel
Identify and manage tax credits/incentives (including R&D) and cash tax planning opportunities
Ensure SOX/internal controls compliance for tax processes; collaborate with internal/external audit
Partner with Treasury and FP&A on cash tax forecasting and effective tax rate impact
Implement and leverage tax technology/ERP systems (ONESOURCE, CorpTax, Vertex, Avalara, CCH; SAP, Oracle) to automate processes and improve controls
Develop and maintain tax policy, governance, and risk management; advise leadership and Board on tax strategy
Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing tax team; manage relationships with external advisors and Big Four

Key requirements

CPA required (or equivalent)
10+ years progressive tax experience including Big Four and in-house leadership
Deep expertise in Transfer Pricing, International Tax, Corporate Tax, SALT, Indirect Tax and Tax Provision (ASC 740/FIN 48)
Proven experience leading M&A tax workstreams and post-merger integration
Demonstrated success in tax controversy, audits, and IRS negotiations
Strong transfer pricing documentation, tax treaties, withholding tax and BEPS/OECD guidance knowledge
Hands-on experience with tax technology and ERP implementations (ONESOURCE, CorpTax, Vertex, Avalara, CCH, SAP, Oracle) and data automation
Experience with SEC reporting (10-K/10-Q) and SOX/internal controls
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams; strong communication skills
Willingness to travel and collaborate with global tax teams and external advisors
High integrity and client service orientation; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

leadership cross-functional collaboration analytical thinking Transfer Pricing International Tax Corporate Tax

Description

As Tax Director, you will lead the global tax function and shape the company’s tax strategy to optimize cash tax and manage risk. You will p…

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