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MD-TaxFedEx • Memphis, TN, United States
MD-Tax

MD-Tax

FedEx • Memphis, TN, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Director, Tax provides strategic leadership and oversight for all tax functions at FedEx Freight, including tax strategy, planning, compliance, and reporting. This role ensures alignment between business objectives and tax governance while managing relationships with service providers under a managed-services operating model

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director partners closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and external advisors to ensure tax processes and policies support the company's compliance requirements, operational efficiency, and strategic growth

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Leadership and Oversight

  • Lead all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, and planning across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
  • Establish a robust tax governance framework aligned with corporate risk management standards
  • Manage service provider performance, ensuring quality, timeliness, and accountability
  • Develop and mentor a team of tax professionals focused on accuracy and continuous improvement

Governance, Policy, and Controls

  • Partner with the CAO to integrate tax governance with financial reporting and internal controls
  • Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and all applicable tax regulations
  • Monitor tax risks, oversee audit and controversy strategy, and maintain documentation to support positions
  • Strategic Collaboration

  • Advise the CFO, CAO, and business leaders on tax implications of business decisions, capital structure, and M&A
  • Work closely with Treasury and Legal on intercompany transactions, funding structures, and transfer pricing
  • Stay current on legislative and regulatory developments, assessing impact on the business and communicating key updates
  • Disclaimer : This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

    QUALIFICATIONS : Education :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
  • Master's degree in taxation, Accounting, or a Juris Doctor (JD) preferred
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or licensed attorney preferred
  • Experience :

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience within a multinational company or Big Four public accounting firm
  • At least 5 years in a senior tax leadership role (Director or VP level) overseeing tax strategy, compliance, and planning
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Deep knowledge U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws, including transfer pricing, tax provision (ASC 740), and global compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to anticipate future challenges and develop forward-looking tax strategies that support both short-term and long-term business objectives.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills-capable of translating complex tax matters for leadership and non-tax stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
  • Experience leading automation, process improvement, and technology adoption initiatives within a tax or finance environment.
  • Skilled at developing relationships and working cross-functionally across finance, legal, treasury, and operations to achieve corporate objectives
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct, accuracy, and transparency in tax reporting.
  • JOB CONDITIONS :

    Some travel required.

    Preferred Qualifications :

    Pay Transparency :

    Pay :

    Additional Details : This position will be domiciled at a FedEx Freight location in Memphis, TN or Harrison, AR. You will be required to work at a FedEx Freight location several times per week.

    FedEx Freight is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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  • If you have a disability and you need assistance in order to apply for a position with FedEx Freight, please call 800-888-8252 or e-mail at ADAAssistance@freight.fedex.com.

    FedEx Freight will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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