Interim Director of Tax

We are looking for an Interim Director of Taxation to support a manufacturing organization in California through a long-term contract assignment. This onsite role will lead key tax accounting and compliance activities across domestic and international operations, while partnering closely with internal leadership, external service providers, and auditors. The position is ideal for an experienced tax specialist who can strengthen reporting accuracy, improve processes, and provide technical guidance on complex tax matters affecting the business.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual global tax provisions covering federal, state, international, and joint venture matters in accordance with ASC 740 and US GAAP.

• Support the shift from an outsourced provision model to an internally managed process by helping implement tax provision software, automation, and more efficient workflows.

• Partner with the Tax Manager to evaluate the effective tax rate, calculate tax expense, review legal-entity tax basis balances, and identify discrete items requiring separate treatment.

• Coordinate with external auditors to provide tax accounting support, respond to inquiries, and facilitate timely review of provision workpapers and related documentation.

• Serve as a technical resource on long-term construction accounting, stock-based compensation, joint venture structures, and other permanent or timing-related book-to-tax differences.

• Assist with U.S. federal and state income tax filings for corporate and partnership entities in collaboration with outside providers and internal tax team members.

• Contribute to the management of income and indirect tax audits by researching issues, preparing responses, helping resolve controversies, and supporting reserve analysis.

• Oversee a range of operational tax activities such as handling tax notices, maintaining registrations and annual filings, monitoring department-related budgets, and managing corporate records platforms and licensing requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement by refining documentation, strengthening controls, and enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of tax department processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree in Taxation and CPA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of tax experience, ideally combining public accounting with experience in multinational corporate environments.
• Strong background in income tax provision work, including annual and quarterly reporting under ASC 740 and US GAAP.
• Practical knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax compliance for both C-corporations and partnership structures.
• Familiarity with global tax matters, joint ventures, stock compensation, and construction-related tax accounting considerations.
• Proficiency with OneSource and other tax technology tools, along with advanced Excel and solid Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements as they relate to tax processes and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Compensation

$80.00-$90.00 Hourly

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