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Tax Director
Brewer Morris
San Francisco, KSA
Full Time
Director
4 weeks ago
US Federal TaxState TaxInternational TaxASC 740Tax ComplianceTax Planning
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About the Role
A high-growth technology company in San Francisco seeks a Director of Tax to lead and scale its global tax function, overseeing income tax, indirect tax, and IPO readiness. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive tax experience, a CPA, and expertise in US federal and state income tax.
Key Skills for This Role
US Federal TaxState TaxInternational TaxASC 740Tax ComplianceTax Planning
Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s global income tax function, including provision, compliance, and tax planning initiatives
- Manage and mentor tax team members, including oversight of indirect tax (sales/use, VAT) functions
- Drive quarterly and annual tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740
- Oversee development and execution of tax strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax rate
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership on tax implications of business decisions, M&A, and structuring
- Support IPO readiness efforts and/or operate effectively within a public company framework (SOX compliance, SEC reporting)
- Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities
- Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and assess impact to the business
- Implement scalable processes and systems to support continued growth
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both
- Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax, with working knowledge of international tax concepts
- CPA required (or equivalent certification)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Prior experience in the technology sector strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with IPO readiness, public company reporting, or similar environments
- Experience managing or overseeing indirect tax functions (sales/use tax, VAT)
Full Job Posting
Job Overview
- Our client, a high growth technology company based in San Francisco, is seeking a Director of Tax to lead and scale its global tax function.
- This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of income tax while also providing direction to indirect tax operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the company’s global income tax function, including provision, compliance, and tax planning initiatives.
- Manage and mentor tax team members, including oversight of indirect tax (sales/use, VAT) functions.
- Drive quarterly and annual tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740.
- Oversee development and execution of tax strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax rate.
- Partner closely with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership on tax implications of business decisions, M&A, and structuring.
- Support IPO readiness efforts and/or operate effectively within a public company framework (SOX compliance, SEC reporting).
- Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
- Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and assess impact to the business.
- Implement scalable processes and systems to support continued growth.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination of both.
- Prior experience in the technology sector strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with IPO readiness, public company reporting, or similar environments.
- Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax, with working knowledge of international tax concepts.
- Experience managing or overseeing indirect tax functions (sales/use tax, VAT).
- CPA required (or equivalent certification).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s in Taxation a plus.
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands on in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration skills.
- High level of adaptability in a fast paced, evolving organization.
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