Tax Director

The Tax Director will oversee all tax-related activities within Visual Comfort & Co, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international tax laws, optimizing tax positions, and minimizing tax liabilities. This senior leadership role requires a deep understanding of tax regulations, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including sales tax, income tax, property tax, and international tax obligations.
• Tax Planning: Identify and execute tax planning opportunities to optimize the company’s tax position and minimize liabilities.
• Tax Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and support its growth.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and review of tax provisions and disclosures for financial statements in accordance with GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.
• Tax Audits: Manage tax audits and disputes with tax authorities, ensuring timely and favorable resolutions.
• Risk Management: Identify potential tax risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess their impact on the company.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide tax due diligence and structuring advice for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.
• Transfer Pricing: Develop and implement transfer pricing policies and documentation to ensure compliance with international tax regulations and audit compliance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions and processes.
• External Relationships: Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Advanced degree in Taxation, CPA or JD preferred.
• Prior experience must include at least 10 years of corporate tax experience with a focus on tax accounting and leadership, preferably within the manufacturing and/or retail industry.
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations.
• Extensive and deep knowledge of US GAAP tax accounting roles as well as SOX 404.
• Strong ASC 740 background and skill set.
• Experience with JD Edwards and Avalara AvaTax a plus.
• Ability to leverage prior experience to identify issues, actively engage in solution management, and interface with a variety of tax and non-tax professionals
• Strong experience with tax planning, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage complex tax issues and lead tax audits.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.  Highly disciplined with the ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

We Provide:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Company provided Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
• 401(k) Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off Programs
• Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Team Member discounts on Visual Comfort Products.

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