Director of Taxation

General Purpose

The Director of Taxation is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the organization's tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning functions.

This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns while optimizing the organization's overall tax position.

The Director of Taxation partners closely with external tax providers and internal stakeholders to manage tax provisions, audits, reporting, and strategic tax initiatives.

This role also monitors regulatory and legislative tax changes and advises leadership on potential impacts and opportunities.

Essential Duties

Tax Compliance & Reporting


* Review and oversee preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns.


* Ensure accurate and timely filing of consolidated tax returns and all related business tax filings.


* Maintain compliance with all applicable tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.


* Oversee property tax reporting and recordkeeping (secured and unsecured).

Tax Provision & Financial Reporting


* Coordinate with external tax providers and perform initial review of quarterly and annual tax provisions.


* Review quarterly and annual tax projections and ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements.


* Support accurate tax accounting for financial statements and internal reporting needs.

Tax Planning & Strategy


* Assist in the development and implementation of strategic tax planning initiatives for federal, state, and local taxes.


* Identify opportunities to optimize tax positions and improve organizational tax efficiency.


* Monitor and evaluate tax impacts of business decisions and organizational changes.

Vendor & Provider Management


* Manage external tax providers responsible for preparing components of the company's tax returns and related filings.


* Ensure deliverables are accurate, timely, and aligned with organizational expectations.


* Serve as the primary internal point of contact for all tax-related vendor relationships.

Audit, Notices & Regulatory Compliance


* Manage tax audits, inquiries, and notices from federal, state, and local tax authorities.


* Prepare responses, schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses as needed.


* Maintain strong internal controls over all tax processes to ensure audit readiness.

Regulatory Monitoring & Advisory


* Monitor changes in tax laws, regulations, and legislative developments.


* Communicate relevant changes and implications to leadership and the finance team.


* Develop and recommend strategies in response to tax law changes.

Internal Controls & Special Projects


* Maintain effective internal controls related to tax processes and compliance.


* Support internal audits, financial reviews, and compliance assessments.


* Lead or support special tax-related projects as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

Required
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