Director of Tax POST NUMBER: 450537
Southeast US (Remote Flexibility)
Now recruiting on behalf of a well-established and rapidly growing company for an experienced and strategic Director of Tax. This is a pivotal opportunity for a seasoned tax professional to step into a high-impact leadership role during a dynamic period of expansion.
The organization offers:
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- Flexibility to work remotely
- A clear and structured career progression plan
- An opportunity to shape and lead the in-house tax function
Position Summary
As the Director of Tax, you will play a strategic and operational leadership role in building and overseeing the company's in-house tax function. This includes managing the direct tax responsibilities (compliance, research, provision), guiding the indirect tax strategy, and collaborating with external providers and cross-functional partners. You will be instrumental in optimizing tax systems and processes, evaluating and implementing tax software, and supporting Treasury operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and build the in-house tax department
- Manage U.S. federal and state tax compliance, provision, research, and planning
- Evaluate, select, and implement tax software and process improvements
- Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Finance, Treasury, Legal) to align tax strategy with business goals
- Oversee indirect tax functions and third-party tax advisors
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations and proactively identify tax-saving opportunities
- Contribute to strategic planning and business structuring decisions with a tax lens
Qualifications
- CPA designation required
- Master’s degree in Taxation strongly preferred
- Minimum of 9–11 years of relevant experience, including:
- 3 years in a Big 4 public accounting firm
- Experience in mid to large-sized corporate tax departments
- Strong experience with U.S. federal and state tax (including compliance, provision and research)
- Demonstrated success leading tax functions and building high-performing teams
- Ability to work hands-on while also maintaining a strategic perspective
- Proven history of job stability and career advancement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to influence across departments and drive results
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Forward-thinking leader with a process improvement mindset
- Note - must live in the Southeast US
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.