Director Tax

Description

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Employer Brand Relationship

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we’re coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to lead our Direct Tax functions. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire tax lifecycle of the direct tax function and includes managing U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance, audits, and is responsible for identifying tax planning opportunities that align with CDW's operating model and values. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax law, tax compliance, tax provision (ASC 740), along with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What you'll do

• Represent the direct tax function as it relates to organizational change initiatives within Finance, including system implementations, process redesign, and policy updates.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture by setting measurable goals, recognizing achievements, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Develop succession plans and career paths to ensure long-term team capability and leadership pipeline.
• Set strategic direction for the function in alignment with corporate goals and evolving business needs.
• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of all income tax compliance filings including federal, state, and international tax returns, annual reports, quarterly estimates and extensions.
• Review quarterly tax provisions (ASC 740) and related footnotes and disclosures for SEC filings.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new tax law and regulatory changes, model and present impact analysis to leadership.
• Provide guidance on the tax consequences of complex transactions such as M&A, debt refinancings, and differences in GAAP vs tax methods of accounting.
• Collaborate with auditors to support external audit of financial statements.
• Lead, negotiate, and finalize audits with federal, state and local taxing authorities.
• Maintain existing tax planning initiatives as well as identify opportunities to reduce tax burden with strategies that are aligned with CDW's go-to-market strategy, internal operating model, and company values.
• Establish and advise the business on group transfer pricing policies and oversee the required annual transfer pricing documentation.
• Manage the direct tax Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including risk assessments, control testing, and remediation.
• Drive continuous improvement in income tax compliance and tax accounting processes, systems, and documentation standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of integrity and excellence.

What we expect of you

Minimum basic requirements

About CDW

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

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