Director of Tax and Compliance

What You'll Do

Global Tax Compliance & Filings

• Ensure tax- efficient decision making, audit readiness, and optimization of tax outcomes.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of all corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage relationships with local tax advisors and service providers to ensure compliance with local tax laws and deadlines
• Monitor changes in international tax regulations and assess impact on the organization
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting in accordance with applicable standards

Global Tax Strategy

• Lead discussions and recommendations around global tax strategy, including entity structure, transfer pricing, and tax efficiency
• Advise leadership of tax implications of new service offerings, client engagements, entity structuring, and intercompany arrangements, including permanent establishment and nexus considerations.
• Partner with executive leadership to align tax strategy with overall business objectives and growth plans
• Identify opportunities for tax optimization while maintaining compliance and managing risk

Regulatory & Statutory Compliance

• Provide oversight of the firm’s sales tax strategy, including nexus analysis, registration decisions, and taxability determinations
• Ensure all local registrations, filings, and statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time across all global entities
• Maintain oversight of compliance calendars and governance processes across jurisdictions
• Coordinate with legal and finance teams to support entity management and regulatory requirements

Risk Management & Governance

• Establish and maintain internal controls related to tax and compliance
• Manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with tax authorities
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure consistent compliance practices globally

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors on matters related to global expansion, entity setup, and compliance
• Provide guidance to senior leadership on tax implications of business decisions
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration from a tax and compliance perspective
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes

What You'll Bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience, including significant exposure to international tax in some of the following countries: UK, South Africa, Ireland, Philippines, Malaysia, Canada
• Experience in a multinational organization or professional services/consulting environment strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of global tax regulations, transfer pricing, and cross-border operations
• Proven experience managing external tax advisors and global compliance processes
• Demonstrated flexibility and availability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across global time zones
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines effectively
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities
• Collaborative and proactive problem solver
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards

Qualifications