Director/Senior Director, Tax

Overview

The Director/Senior Director, Tax will be involved in developing and implementing tax strategies to minimize the organization’s tax liabilities, managing both domestic and international tax compliance, and overseeing quarterly tax reporting processes. Responsibilities include coordinating with external auditors, ensuring SOX compliance, managing tax audits, and providing guidance on various tax-related matters. The role also includes managing tax strategy projects, assisting with tax planning and forecasting, and staying updated on tax law changes,

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities for the organization (including multi-state income, franchise and sales tax analysis and planning).
• Manage the outsourced international, federal and state income tax compliance efforts.  Set timelines, prepare requested documents, support permanent and temporary differences, provide relevant updates, and review final tax returns.
• Manage the quarterly tax close and reporting process, including the tax provision, effective tax rate analysis and deferred taxes.  Review, analyze and maintain support for valuation allowances and stock compensation impacts.  Prepare tax footnotes and disclosures for SEC filings; coordinate with the accounting team and external auditors.
• Maintain internal controls for tax reporting and ensure full SOX compliance for all tax responsibilities
• Oversee tax strategy projects, including certification of the R&D tax credits and various NOL support initiatives, including monitoring Sec. 382 limitations.
• Assist with tax planning and forecasting
• Provide guidance and support to the accounting team on all tax-related matters
• Develop, improve and maintain all Federal, state and international tax-related compliance and business processes involving VAT, sales and use tax, personal property tax, income and franchise tax, foreign withholding and other taxes.
• Manage tax audits and other related inquiries from tax authorities
• Stay up-to-date with changes in tax laws and regulations and adjust strategies accordingly

Qualifications

• CPA and bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting required
• Masters Degree in Taxation (MST) preferred.
• Large public accounting firm experience.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
• Applicable pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex tax-related information to management and other stakeholders

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