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Tax Director

Robert Half
Palatine, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Director position at Robert Half?

The salary range for this position is $170,000-$195,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m


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Job Description

•       Develop and execute a global tax strategy that supports growth, compliance, and risk mitigation across all operating jurisdictions.

•       Establish and maintain tax governance, policies, and controls that align with audit and SOX/ICFR standards.

•       Maintain a global tax calendar and ensure on-time filings and payments for all legal entities.

•       Monitor international tax law changes (OECD BEPS, Pillar Two, EU e-invoicing, etc.) and communicate business impacts.

•       Identify and manage global tax risks, including nexus, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, and indirect tax exposure.

•       Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance activities (corporate income tax, VAT/GST, sales & use tax, payroll and withholding).

•       Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all tax filings and payments globally.

•       Coordinate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations, estimated payments, and reconciliations. 

•       Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and efficiency.

•       Develop, document, and maintain transfer pricing policies covering intercompany services, cost allocations, and markups.

•       Lead the preparation of Master and Local Files and coordinate annual true-ups.

•       Collaborate with FP& A and Regional Controllers to validate intercompany transactions and ensure proper accounting treatment.

•       Support due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration from a tax perspective.

•       Lead onboarding of new entities into ERP and tax systems to ensure compliant and consistent setup.

•       Partner with Controllership to optimize entity structures and manage cross-border tax implications.

•       Lead Avalara implementation and optimization for both U.S. and international tax operations.


 

Job Requirements

•       Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or Taxation required; Master of Taxation (MST), LL.M. in Taxation, or MBA in Finance/International Business preferred.

•       Certifications: CPA, ACA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification required; CTA, ADIT, or other advanced international tax credential strongly preferred.

•       Experience working in a high-growth, global, or PE-backed organization, preferably in services, facilities management, or infrastructure.

•       10–15 years of progressive global tax experience (corporate and international), including Big Four or large advisory background.

•       Deep understanding of corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing across U.S. and EMEA jurisdictions.

•       Proven leadership in multi-entity, multi-currency organizations.

•       Strong command of tax accounting principles and experience supporting financial close.

•       Expertise in ERP and tax automation systems (Sage Intacct, Avalara, ADP, Salesforce/Certinia).


To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.



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