Tax Director

Tax Director

Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with 2024 total revenues reaching approximately $3.6 billion. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 620+ locations and has about 10,200 employees in North America as of June 30, 2025.

Job Purpose

Tax Director Responsibilities include leading the quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax computation process, Direct and Indirect Global Compliance process and all tax audits; researching and analyzing proposed law changes; assisting the VP of Tax with tax planning strategies; managing the monthly closing process from a corporate tax perspective and providing analysis of the results to executive management; preparing quarterly and annual Report tax footnotes and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP; leading and managing the tax compliance functions including timely and accurate filing of all Federal and State income tax returns; maintaining an effective internal control environment; and ensuring that Sarbanes-Oxley documentation is updated as appropriate.

What You Will Do...

• Responsible for the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including reconciliation of tax account balances and reviewing tax disclosures within the financial statements
• Manage overall tax compliance process, including supervising members of the tax team to ensure that federal, state and local tax returns are prepared, reviewed and filed in a timely manner and managing the preparation and review of quarterly estimated federal and state tax payments and extensions
• Ensuring internal controls over financial reporting for income taxes are properly designed and operating effectively
• Developing and implementing strategies to minimize tax liabilities while complying with laws and regulations. Advising on tax implications of business decisions.
• Supervising and monitoring audits of federal, state, and foreign income taxes as well as state and local indirect taxes including responses to various audit information requests
• Identifying and mitigating potential tax risks and maintaining tax policies and procedures
• Collaborating with third-party tax consultants on various tax projects including transfer pricing, credits, debt refinancing, and tax deductibility of acquisition and other costs
• Leading and mentoring tax professionals, providing guidance and development, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Communicating effectively with stakeholders, collaborating with other departments, and building relationships with external advisors and authorities.
• Monitor developments in tax legislation and tax accounting rules
• Manage the global tax forecasting process including tax expense and cash taxes
• Oversee all aspects of U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and local sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, GST / HST, excise tax, property tax and other tax filings

Requirements

Skills

Pay Range : $175,000-$195,000

The actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.