What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Director position at Storm Search?
Job Summary: The Tax Director will lead a team in Pittsburgh and report to the Vice President of Tax Operations while partnering with our global finance teams and business leaders. This position will play a critical role in managing the tax accounting function, ensuring accurate tax accounting and financial reporting, and driving the implementation of tax accounting solutions. The role requires a deep understanding of both tax accounting principles and strong knowledge of tax accounting related technology. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, capable of guiding a team and collaborating with various departments to optimize tax processes and systems.
Day-to-Day:
- Lead and manage the global tax accounting function, including the preparation and review of tax provisions, deferred tax calculations, and tax-related financial statement disclosures.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of tax accounting processes and solutions, ensuring they meet the needs of the tax department and align with overall company objectives.
- Develop and maintain tax accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and accounting standards.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the tax accounting team, tax center of excellence and regional tax teams fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaborative team development.
- Coordinate with external auditors and consultants on tax-related matters, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audits and reviews.
- Drive process improvements in tax accounting, reporting, and technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on tax accounting providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 8 years of experience in tax accounting with a strong focus on tax provision and deferred tax accounting.
- Extensive experience with tax accounting technology solutions, including utilization and maintenance of tax software (e.g., OneSource).
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and general understanding of IFRS/local statutory accounting, particularly as it relates to tax accounting.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.
Salary : $180,000 - $215,000
