Tax Director
Marcus & Associates Executive Recruiters, Plainsboro, NJ, United States
Publicly-traded Biotech Company seeks it’s first Tax Director. Our client is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead their global tax function, overseeing compliance, financial reporting, and tax strategy across our U.S. and international operations. This role reports to the Controller and will serve as the primary internal resource on domestic and international tax matters within a public company environment.
What you will do: Lead all aspects of tax compliance, including U.S. federal and state income tax returns, foreign corporate tax filings, and VAT/indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions including the EU and other jurisdictions Own the quarterly and annual tax provision process under ASC 740, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and related SEC disclosures (Form 10-K and 10-Q), and coordinate with external auditors Oversee transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance for intercompany transactions between U.S. and overseas entities Provide tax guidance on significant transactions, including financings, equity compensation arrangements, M&A activity, and cross-border structuring Support international specific tax matters, including R&D incentives, preferred enterprise regimes, withholding taxes, and U.S.–foreign tax treaty considerations Build and manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities in multiple jurisdictions Identify tax planning opportunities to optimize the Company’s effective tax rate while ensuring full compliance and appropriate risk management
Who you are: 10+ years of tax experience Strong expertise in U.S. federal and state corporate taxation and hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax provision in a public company environment Working knowledge of international corporate tax and VAT systems required Experience with international tax matters, including transfer pricing and cross-border transactions National CPA firm background preferred Superior communication skills CPA, JD (Tax), MBA, or Master’s in Taxation
What you will do: Lead all aspects of tax compliance, including U.S. federal and state income tax returns, foreign corporate tax filings, and VAT/indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions including the EU and other jurisdictions Own the quarterly and annual tax provision process under ASC 740, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and related SEC disclosures (Form 10-K and 10-Q), and coordinate with external auditors Oversee transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance for intercompany transactions between U.S. and overseas entities Provide tax guidance on significant transactions, including financings, equity compensation arrangements, M&A activity, and cross-border structuring Support international specific tax matters, including R&D incentives, preferred enterprise regimes, withholding taxes, and U.S.–foreign tax treaty considerations Build and manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities in multiple jurisdictions Identify tax planning opportunities to optimize the Company’s effective tax rate while ensuring full compliance and appropriate risk management
Who you are: 10+ years of tax experience Strong expertise in U.S. federal and state corporate taxation and hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax provision in a public company environment Working knowledge of international corporate tax and VAT systems required Experience with international tax matters, including transfer pricing and cross-border transactions National CPA firm background preferred Superior communication skills CPA, JD (Tax), MBA, or Master’s in Taxation