Director of Tax

Responsibilities

A Kforce client is seeking a Director of Tax to join their accounting and finance team in Emeryville, CA. Summary: This key leadership role requires strong expertise in corporate income tax, along with exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to lead teams, drive process improvements, and deliver strategic insights that enhance business performance within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
• Public Accounting experience and a CPA license or equivalent accounting qualification required
• At least 7 to 11 years of large public company tax and accounting experience at either a Big 4 public accounting firm or in-house with a large public company
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively
• Direct experience from Big 4 or industry specifically working with large public companies
• Experienced with ASC740/provision, state, international, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with both internal teams and external service providers
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tax-related documents and filings
• Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements
• Strong experience in public company tax provision and compliance preferred
• Familiarity with tax systems is preferred
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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