Director of Tax

Trading Technologies

. Own quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, return-to-provision, and effective tax rate analysis and forecasting .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ASC 740, global tax compliance, and transfer pricing within a multinational corporate environment. Proven ability to manage tax audits, external advisors, and complex tax positions while providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

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ASC 740 ExpertiseGlobal Tax ComplianceTransfer Pricing ManagementM&A Tax ExperienceCPA or Advanced Tax Degree

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Hard Skills

Income Tax ProvisionTax Disclosures PreparationTax Account ReconciliationIntercompany Charges CalculationTax ModelingIndirect Tax ComplianceTax PlanningMulti-Jurisdiction ComplianceTax Provision SoftwareValuation Allowances

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProactive JudgmentOrganizational SkillsComfort Operating in Ambiguity

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAvalaraTax Provision Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAAdvanced Tax Degree

Industry Keywords

Multinational Tax FunctionPublic AccountingSaaS Tax CompliancePrivate EquityEMEA ComplianceAPAC ComplianceSOX Internal Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, return-to-provision, and effective tax rate analysis and forecasting
Prepare tax disclosures for financial statements and lender reporting
Serve as primary tax contact for external auditors
Maintain tax account reconciliations, provision-to-return true-ups, and audit-ready documentation
Build and maintain tax controls and process documentation
Own global tax compliance calendar across U.S. federal, state and local, and international jurisdictions
Manage external tax advisors, including scope, deliverables, fees, and deadlines
Manage tax audits, notices, and inquiries through resolution
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess company impact
Own global transfer pricing framework, including policy design, documentation, local files, and country-by-country reporting
Calculate, book, and monitor intercompany charges and true-ups
Advise on international structure and cross-border flows, including entity rationalization, cash repatriation, withholding taxes, treaty positions, and permanent establishment risk
Model and manage U.S. international tax positions including GILTI, FDII, BEAT, Subpart F, and foreign tax credits
Lead tax work on M&A transactions from diligence through integration
Partner with Accounting on acquisition accounting for tax and acquired-entity integration
Develop and execute tax planning, including cash tax optimization, credits and incentives, R&D credits, entity structure, and post-acquisition integration
Support executives and sponsor stakeholders with tax modeling and transaction analysis
Own global indirect tax, including U.S. sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and digital services taxes
Determine taxability and nexus for a multi-jurisdiction SaaS and data business
Own tax engine and system configuration, such as Avalara, with NetSuite invoicing
Manage exemption certificates, customer tax inquiries, voluntary disclosure agreements, and historical exposure remediation
Manage and develop one direct report
Partner with Legal, FP&A, Accounting, Revenue Operations, People, and business teams
Translate complex tax positions into decision-ready recommendations for senior leadership and sponsor stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA and/or advanced tax degree required
15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including meaningful time in a multinational in-house tax function
Strong blend of public accounting and industry experience
Deep, hands-on ASC 740 expertise
Demonstrated ownership of transfer pricing and U.S. international tax in a multi-entity global structure
Practical experience with indirect tax for software or SaaS, including nexus, taxability, and multi-jurisdiction compliance
Hands-on M&A tax experience across diligence, structuring, and integration
Proven success managing external advisors and co-sourced compliance
Big 4 or large regional firm foundation preferred
Experience in a technology, SaaS, or financial technology company desirable
Private equity or sponsor-backed environment experience desirable
Experience with NetSuite, Avalara or similar tax engine, and tax provision software desirable
Exposure to EMEA and APAC compliance regimes and multi-currency consolidations desirable
Familiarity with SOX or SOX-adjacent internal controls frameworks desirable
Excellent communication, organization, proactive judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguity desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
401(k) retirement plan
Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
Hybrid schedule: three days in-office and two remote days per week
22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with rollover option
One dedicated volunteering day per year
Two professional development days per year
Additional PTO day during milestone anniversary years
Paid holiday schedule with early dismissal
Generous parental leave for all parents, including adoptive parents
Budget for tech accessories and office equipment
Backup child and pet care and tutoring services
Milestone anniversary bonuses
Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally-owned cell phones
Gym membership and health/wellness initiative contributions
Discounted healthcare premiums
Healthy meal delivery program subsidies