Director of Tax

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Base pay range

$200000.00 / yr - $275,000.00 / yr

Base Salary : $200,000–$275,000

Employment Type : Full-Time, Exempt

Required Degree : Bachelor's (Master's in Taxation preferred)

Minimum Experience : 7+ Years

Relocation Opportunity : Available

Why This Director of Tax Position?

This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing all tax planning, compliance, and reporting across a diverse portfolio of packing, farming, and real estate operations. You'll lead a small in-house tax team, partner closely with senior leadership, and shape long-term strategy for complex multi-entity structures. If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical tax expertise with hands-on leadership and strategic influence, this is an exceptional opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all tax functions, including income, property, sales / use, and other applicable taxes.

Oversee preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals.

Develop and implement tax planning strategies to support business operations and long-term objectives.

Provide strategic tax planning and compliance support for estate and succession planning initiatives.

Drive efficiency and continuous improvement using modern tax and accounting technology (workflow automation, data analytics, dashboards).

Ensure compliance with all tax laws, regulations, and filing deadlines.

Monitor and assess the impact of changes in tax regulations.

Provide tax guidance on business transactions such as acquisitions, entity restructuring, and real estate development activities.

Manage and coordinate external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors.

Supervise, coach, and develop tax staff.

Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams on tax-related matters.

Support the CFO with tax provisions and financial reporting considerations.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA required.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's in Taxation preferred).

7+ years of progressive tax experience, including at least 2 years at the manager level in public accounting or private industry.

Strong experience with entity-level and individual tax compliance and tax planning.

Expertise in both cash-basis and accrual-basis taxpayers.

Strong understanding of FAS 109.

Industry experience in agriculture or real estate is a plus.

Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Accounting

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