Tax Director

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Director of Tax Compliance to join our client in Knoxville, TN. This position offers remote opportunities, but you must be located within 5 hours of Knoxville. This permanent role is offering $150,000-$175,000 annually based on experience! The Director of Tax Compliance is responsible for overseeing the organization's tax strategy, ensuring compliance with all applicable tax laws, and managing tax-related processes. This role includes developing and implementing tax-saving strategies, managing relationships with external tax authorities, and providing guidance on tax matters to internal teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage relationships with tax authorities, representing the organization during audits, negotiations, and inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax laws and regulations.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of all tax filings, coordinating with external consultants as needed.
• Develop and execute strategies to minimize tax liabilities and administrative burdens.
• Provide leadership in tax planning, forecasting, and compliance processes.
• Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations, ensuring the organization’s strategies align with evolving requirements.
• Support the accounting team by preparing or reviewing tax provisions and ensuring accurate reporting of the organization's tax position.
• Manage and provide oversight for sales tax processes and ensure compliance across other tax categories, including payroll, property, and business taxes.
• Coordinate with and manage external tax consultants and auditors on corporate tax matters.
• Foster collaboration across departments to implement best-in-class tax practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in a complex, multi-state, and multi-national tax environment.
• At least 2 years in a tax leadership role is strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to handle complex data sets.
• Proficiency in tax software and related systems is a plus.

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) has been a leading provider of contract, temporary, temporary-hire & direct hire solutions. We began as a staffing agency and evolved to a national provider of workforce management solutions with a niche recruitment focus in Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, & Information Technology. To learn more about CSS, visit our website: www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.