Senior Director, Global Tax
Menlo Park, CA
Client Opportunities – Accounting /
Regular Full-time /
Hybrid
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic tax leader to oversee global tax strategy, compliance, and operations. This role will be responsible for building and executing a robust tax framework that supports international growth, optimizes intellectual property structures, and ensures compliance with complex regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The Senior Director will be a hands-on, technically proficient leader who can guide, mentor, and transform the global tax team while collaborating closely with business and finance leadership to provide expert counsel.
Responsibilities
- Global Tax Strategy & Expansion
- Lead the development and execution of the company’s global tax strategy, focusing on cross-border structures, transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, and international operations.
- Design and implement tax-efficient structures that support new market entry, global expansion, and strategic partnerships.
- Drive planning and execution for intellectual property ownership, licensing, and intercompany arrangements to optimize both tax and business outcomes.
- Monitor global tax developments and proactively assess impacts to business operations, ensuring compliance and strategic readiness.
- Provide tax guidance for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including pre-acquisition diligence, deal structuring, post-acquisition integration, and remediation of sales tax or indirect tax issues.
- Support entity restructuring and other corporate initiatives to drive operational and tax efficiency.
- Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Oversee U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax compliance, including indirect taxes such as VAT, GST, and sales tax.
- Manage the quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision process, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and audit preparedness.
- Implement process improvements and leverage technology to enhance efficiency, scalability, and governance within global tax operations.
- Leadership & Collaboration
- Lead and mentor the global tax team, fostering professional growth and building a high-performing function.
- Act as a key advisor to executives and senior business leaders on strategic initiatives, treasury, and intellectual property matters.
- Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities around the world.
- Governance & Risk Management
- Ensure strong governance, documentation, and defense strategies for global tax positions.
- Identify and mitigate tax risks while staying aligned with evolving international regulations and best practices.
Qualifications
- 15–20 years of progressive tax experience, including senior leadership roles in multinational corporations and/or Big 4 advisory firms.
- Deep technical expertise in U.S. federal taxation, international tax planning, intellectual property strategy, and ASC 740 accounting.
- Proven track record in structuring international entities, managing transfer pricing, and supporting global expansion.
- Significant experience in tax structuring, diligence, and integration for mergers and acquisitions.
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to build and inspire high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable business guidance.
- CPA and/or JD/LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred; prior public company experience required.
What This Role Offers
- This opportunity provides the chance to contribute to a dynamic, publicly traded organization where your expertise in financial reporting and technical accounting will directly support strategic decision-making. You will:
- Expand Your Skills: Access professional development, continuing education, and exposure to complex accounting and reporting challenges that strengthen your expertise.
- Collaborate in a Supportive Environment: Work alongside a high-caliber team in a culture that values innovation, accountability, and teamwork.
- Prioritize Well-Being: Benefit from wellness initiatives, flexible time off, and comprehensive benefits designed to support you and your family.
- Make an Impact Beyond Work: Participate in company-supported volunteer programs and initiatives that give back to the community.
$200,000 - $260,000 a year
Join a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where your leadership and technical expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of the finance function.
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