This is a rare opportunity to lead the enterprise-wide tax strategy for a privately held, owner-led corporation with a parent company and multiple subsidiaries. As Head of Tax, you will play a critical role in shaping the organization’s financial strategy, driving tax efficiency, and safeguarding the business across a complex, multi-entity structure. You will serve as a trusted advisor to ownership, the CFO, and executive leadership, providing guidance on multi-jurisdictional tax matters, regulatory compliance, and long-term planning that aligns with the owners’ strategic vision.

If you are a tax leader who thrives in a highly collaborative environment and values both strategic impact and operational excellence, this role offers a unique platform to influence decisions at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s tax strategy across the parent company and subsidiaries, including corporate income tax, indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and other applicable areas.
• Oversee all tax compliance, ensuring timely and accurate preparation and filing of federal, state, local, and international tax returns, as applicable.
• Drive tax planning initiatives focused on cash tax optimization, effective tax rate management, and alignment with ownership’s long-term financial objectives.
• Manage transfer pricing policies, intercompany transactions, and tax allocations across a complex corporate structure.
• Advise ownership and executive leadership on complex tax matters, regulatory changes, and risk considerations impacting the organization.
• Establish and enhance tax policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalability, transparency, and risk mitigation.
• Lead tax audits, inquiries, and examinations, and oversee tax provisions, forecasts, and reporting.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, and operational leaders to integrate tax considerations into enterprise-wide decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including leadership experience within complex, multi-entity organizations.
• Deep expertise in corporate income tax, indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and multi-state taxation; international exposure is a plus.
• Proven experience operating in privately held or owner-led environments, with an understanding of the nuances of ownership priorities and long-term planning.
• Strong background in tax compliance, reporting, and planning across large, multi-subsidiary structures.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence ownership and senior executives.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and a focus on risk management, process improvement, and value creation.