Tax Director

Our client, a Billion dollar company in Orange County that is at the forefront of their industry, has engaged us to bring them a Director of Indirect Tax. This leader will join a well-established Tax Department that is adding this key individual who will report directly to the Vice President of Tax. The company has a Hybrid Work-From-Home schedule, and we have successfully assisted them in adding other leaders to their tax department.

The Director of Indirect Tax will lead the Indirect team. This position provides proactive leadership for the Indirect Tax function. This leader is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and defending the Company’s indirect tax strategies while supporting strategic operating goals as well as overseeing the Indirect tax compliance function (such as sales & use, property, gross receipts, business license tax).

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of leading the Indirect Tax function, including but not limited to:

Provide leadership and oversight for all indirect tax matters.Recruit, train, develop and mentor indirect tax professionals.Foster strong relationships and work closely with accounting/finance, legal and business operations personnel to identify and implement indirect tax planning opportunities.Develop & implement tax mitigation strategies.Actively manage third party tax and legal advisors to effectively support the indirect tax needs.Play an active role in the development of indirect tax planning strategies, including those related to expanding business lines and operational footprint as well as tax laws and regulation changes.Ensure the indirect tax team maintains up-to-date tax expertise and awareness of tax laws pertaining to indirect tax matters and an overall understanding of their impact on the company.Lead all aspects of indirect tax compliance providing oversight and coordination for preparation of tax returns and defense of returns upon audit by the tax authorities.Provide day to day tactical guidance regarding sales and use tax classifications, exemptions, and technology systems usage.Identify indirect tax audit risks, solutions, and opportunities to mitigate risk.Manage indirect tax audits negotiating favorable outcomes/settlements.Maintain strong relationship with external auditors.Oversee indirect tax technology systems and upgrades to ensure effective use of available technology for efficient management of the indirect tax function.Develop and conduct training for business operations to implement indirect tax policy.Monitor and support risk analysis reviews facing the business which would include ASC 450 determinations and other tax accounting pronouncements with respect to indirect tax reserves.Identify, evaluate, and consult with external tax advisors, as needed, to best position the company with respect to tax planning strategies.Work closely with other groups to efficiently obtain required tax data and automate tax reporting processes and procedures.Assist with indirect tax due diligence for M&A including post-transaction integration.Other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

10+ years of progressively complex state and local indirect tax experience.Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance.JD or CPA (active preferred)Extensive working knowledge of OneSource, Vertex, or similar sales tax software.Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.In depth knowledge of indirect tax law including current indirect tax developments; understanding of key indirect tax processes and data drivers.Ability to manage multiple on-going projects in a fast-paced environment while working under tight deadlines.Experience managing a tax team of more than 5 direct and indirect reports.

Preferred Qualifications

Big Four Accounting or similar experience preferred.Experience in a complex $1B+ Multi-Jurisdictional Company.Experience with data analytic tools (Alteryx, Tableau, PowerBi, Data Integrity)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong abilities in managing the daily operations of department(s) or work unit while developing long term (3-5 years) goals.Strong strategic thinking abilities to understand and process complex information and exercise sound judgement.Outstanding leadership skills; plus, exceptional time management and prioritization abilities.Dedication to personal development and education.Well organized and resourceful; effective and efficient at marshaling multiple resources to get things done.Attack everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line; not afraid to initiate action before all the facts are known; drive to finish everything he/she starts.Ability to build trust with those requiring coaching, create a win/win need for change, and recognize and celebrate improvement to sustain change.Possesses "big picture" perspective and ability to accomplish that through proper level of articulation across team.Insightful, with a point of view on relevant issues.Professional presence and with strong presentation skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management, internal business units and external advisors.Exemplifies and embraces the company’s vision and core values.Strong coaching and mentoring skills with a focus on people development, knowledge sharing and encouraging the team to grow and take on new responsibilities.Comfortable with bringing in and managing outside advisors as needed to assist on various tax matters.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to identify issues quickly and manage key risks.Ability to prioritize, problem solve and handle multiple tasks.Innovative, takes initiative, highly motivated and change agent.

About Kaufman Hunt: For more than 25 years we have been specializing in the placement of Tax, Accounting, Finance and Human Resources professionals in Southern California. Our expertise, contacts, and reputation combine to help companies identify, attract, and acquire the most talented professionals. For more details please visit www.kaufmanhunt.com. Thank you.