Tax Director

Job Title: Director of Tax Accounting & Technology

Department: Tax Operations

Who You Will Be Working With: The Director of Tax Accounting & Technology will lead a team based in Pittsburgh and report to the Vice President of Tax Operations, while collaborating with global finance teams and business leaders.

How You Will Make a Difference: This position plays 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 tax accounting principles and strong knowledge of tax-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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What We Want to Know About You:

• 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.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex tax information to non-tax professionals.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization with a global presence is preferred.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.