Tax Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maine, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide strategic guidance for the internal tax operations of the firm.

• Lead initiatives in tax compliance, planning, reporting, research, and risk management.

• Keep abreast of tax legislation and regulatory changes, offering advice to firm leadership.

• Supervise compliance with sales and use tax, property tax, and other indirect taxes.

• Oversee the preparation and submission of federal, state, local, and other mandatory tax returns.

• Manage partnership tax issues, including allocations, distributions, capital accounts, basis calculations, and related reporting.

• Provide guidance to Finance and firm leadership on intricate tax matters, regulatory updates, planning opportunities, and potential risks.

• Develop and uphold tax policies, procedures, controls, calendars, and documentation standards.

• Supervise multi-state tax compliance, which includes registrations, filings, estimated payments, and notifications.

• Direct tax forecasting, quarterly provisions, estimated tax planning, and ongoing tax reporting.

• Handle responses to inquiries, audits, notices, and information requests from tax authorities.

• Assess tax implications related to business decisions, ownership changes, transactions, and operational adjustments.

• Cultivate, mentor, and lead tax team members along with supporting Finance personnel.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to members of the tax team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.

• A Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• CPA designation is strongly preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in tax.

• Substantial experience in partnership taxation, individual taxation, and multi-state compliance.

• Proven experience in leading tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management in a complex organization or professional services setting.

• Capability to advise senior leadership on complex tax issues and to translate technical tax concepts into actionable business guidance.

• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

• Advanced technical expertise in tax.

• Strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and a robust risk management perspective.

• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Proficient in tax preparation software, research tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Minimal travel required, less than 10% annually.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to benefits that promote physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

• Discretionary annual bonus based on both company and individual performance.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for the application, interview, and job performance processes.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities in the workplace.

• Focus on learning, development, and overall well-being.

• A diverse and inclusive workplace culture.