Tax Transformation Manager | Risk & Controls

Our large, internationally publicly traded client with its U.S. headquarters in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Tax Transformation Manager, Risk & Controls to lead the design, implementation, and enhancement of its global tax risk and control framework. This is a highly visible, transformation-focused opportunity to modernize tax processes, strengthen internal controls, improve SOX-like compliance, and leverage technology and automation to create a more efficient and scalable global tax function. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership, tax, finance, internal audit, and business stakeholders across international operations. Initial international exposure will focus on the UK, France, and Australia, with potential expansion into Germany, Türkiye, and the Netherlands.

Location: Charlotte, NC | Hybrid Flexibility

Compensation: $160,000–$170,000 Base 20% Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax transformation initiatives focused on strengthening governance, internal controls, compliance, and operational efficiency across global tax functions.
• Design, implement, and enhance tax risk and control frameworks to align with SOX-like requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate existing tax processes and controls, identify gaps and deficiencies, and lead remediation efforts to mitigate risk.
• Develop and maintain Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs), process flows, control documentation, and governance standards across tax compliance and reporting functions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and technology enhancements to streamline tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and control owners to assess tax risks, strengthen accountability, and improve the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Standardize tax control practices across international operations to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support tax-related audits, control testing, and remediation activities.
• Develop training materials, guidance, and best practices to strengthen tax control awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Support cross-functional transformation projects involving tax, finance, technology, and operational teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation required.
• CPA or CMA required.
• 5 years of experience in tax processes, internal controls, risk assessments, international audits, or tax transformation, preferably within a Big 4 accounting firm or Fortune 500 organization.
• International tax and multinational enterprise experience required.
• Strong understanding of corporate income tax, indirect taxes, cross-border taxation, tax reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience evaluating, designing, implementing, and improving tax controls and compliance processes.
• Recent U.S. GAAP and SOX experience (within the past 5 years) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience identifying control deficiencies, managing remediation efforts, and implementing process improvements.
• Strong interest in tax technology, automation, and digital transformation.
• Experience working with international, cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to independently lead initiatives, manage competing priorities, and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• SAP and HFM experience preferred.

Why This Opportunity?

• Competitive compensation: $160K–$170K base salary plus a 20% bonus opportunity.
• Hybrid flexibility: Charlotte-based position offering flexibility between onsite and remote work.
• Global exposure: Work across multiple international markets within a large, publicly traded organization.
• Transformation-focused: Play a key role in redesigning and modernizing the global tax control environment.
• High visibility: Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across tax, finance, audit, and operations.
• Technology and innovation: Help introduce automation, improve data utilization, and create more efficient tax processes.
• Meaningful impact: Take ownership of initiatives that will strengthen the organization's tax governance and control framework for years to come.

Category Code: JN001, JN005

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Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level