Tax Director - hybrid remote (Bethlehem)
firstPRO, Inc, Bethlehem, PA, United States
An established, market-leading organization in the Lehigh Valley is seeking a Tax Director to lead its corporate tax function. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible leadership role with ownership over all tax matters, spanning compliance, planning, audits, and strategy across a complex, multi-state operation.
This organization offers a competitive compensation structure and environment, including a hybrid remote work schedule, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and health coverage that starts from day one.
What You’ll Lead: Tax Strategy & Leadership Partner with the CFO to shape and execute tax strategies, identifying both risk areas and planning opportunities Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on all tax-related matters Lead and develop a small, high-performing tax team Compliance & Reporting Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, franchise, sales/use, and property taxes Manage the year-end tax provision under IFRS, including disclosures and reporting to a global parent company Maintain accurate documentation around uncertain tax positions and supporting analyses Review quarterly tax estimates and cash tax projections to ensure efficiency and compliance Audit & Regulatory Oversight Lead all tax audits, coordinating with federal, state, and local authorities Act as the primary liaison with external auditors on tax-related matters Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impact and advising leadership accordingly Technical Oversight & Advisory Review complex tax calculations, book-to-tax adjustments, and specialized filings (including international components such as 1042 and 1120F) Ensure compliance with withholding requirements for foreign vendors Respond to tax-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and international affiliates Process Improvement & Projects Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, controls, and documentation Lead or support special projects tied to business growth, regulatory changes, or operational improvements
What They’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including time in public accounting Background in a large, multi-state corporate environment Strong experience across both direct and indirect taxes Deep knowledge of income tax accounting, including provisions and uncertain tax positions Experience with multi-jurisdictional compliance and reporting Strong understanding of IFRS tax reporting requirements
This organization offers a competitive compensation structure and environment, including a hybrid remote work schedule, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and health coverage that starts from day one.
What You’ll Lead: Tax Strategy & Leadership Partner with the CFO to shape and execute tax strategies, identifying both risk areas and planning opportunities Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on all tax-related matters Lead and develop a small, high-performing tax team Compliance & Reporting Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings, including income, franchise, sales/use, and property taxes Manage the year-end tax provision under IFRS, including disclosures and reporting to a global parent company Maintain accurate documentation around uncertain tax positions and supporting analyses Review quarterly tax estimates and cash tax projections to ensure efficiency and compliance Audit & Regulatory Oversight Lead all tax audits, coordinating with federal, state, and local authorities Act as the primary liaison with external auditors on tax-related matters Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assessing impact and advising leadership accordingly Technical Oversight & Advisory Review complex tax calculations, book-to-tax adjustments, and specialized filings (including international components such as 1042 and 1120F) Ensure compliance with withholding requirements for foreign vendors Respond to tax-related inquiries from internal stakeholders and international affiliates Process Improvement & Projects Identify opportunities to enhance tax processes, controls, and documentation Lead or support special projects tied to business growth, regulatory changes, or operational improvements
What They’re Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including time in public accounting Background in a large, multi-state corporate environment Strong experience across both direct and indirect taxes Deep knowledge of income tax accounting, including provisions and uncertain tax positions Experience with multi-jurisdictional compliance and reporting Strong understanding of IFRS tax reporting requirements