Director, Tax

Summary

Join Velocity Global as Tax Director and lead the tax department, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer. You will be responsible for the consolidated tax provision, managing tax compliance, and overseeing the preparation of tax returns. This role requires in-depth knowledge of tax accounting, compliance, and financial reporting standards. You will lead the tax provision preparation process, review quarterly and annual consolidated tax provisions, and manage various tax filings. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, the ability to manage complex tax issues, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting or related fields is required
• Progressive corporate tax experience in multinational consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting
• Excellent working knowledge of Thomson Reuters OneSource corporate tax software and Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel
• Up to date knowledge on tax law changes per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, CARES Act and Inflation Reduction Act
• Excellent understanding of multinational, multi-state corporate tax laws and sales & use tax laws
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to specific business situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical tax concepts to non-tax professionals
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead others and enhance our teamwork and environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the tax provision preparation process and completion of accurate and timely reporting for a large multinational consolidated group in accordance with the International Accounting Standards
• Review and prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated tax provision including true-ups, calculation of current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowance analysis
• Review the annual tax provision and true-ups for tax shared service companies
• Oversee the preparation and review consolidated, sub-consolidated and single corporate entities’ federal, combined states, and separate state and local income tax workpapers and returns, quarterly tax estimates, and return extensions
• Review quarterly intercompany tax allocations
• Review proforma federal and state tax returns for final intercompany tax allocations
• Manage and review all aspects of U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and local sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, GST/HST, excise tax, property tax and other tax filings
• Manage sales and use tax planning opportunities and tax impacts of changes in business operations and acquisitions
• Prepare the tax provision forecasts and cash flow analysis
• Assist with the transfer pricing and uncertain tax position documentations
• Manage US control group activities and data collection (e.g., BEAT, R&D credits, GILTI THE and CAMT)
• Provide technical guidance and training to tax team members on tax provision and compliance
• Develop best practices and processes for the tax department to ensure project completion effectively and efficiently
• Conduct technical research and provide recommendations on tax issues
• Assist CFO and CAO with various tax projects

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Taxation is preferred
• A combination of Big 4 public accounting and large multinational corporation tax department experience is preferred

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge
• Parental Leave – Support for growing families
• Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones
• Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success