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The Director of Tax will oversee all tax-related activities for the company, including tax structuring, compliance, and strategic planning, while collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective tax management.

Responsibilities: Develop and implement tax strategies, lead tax compliance processes, drive transformation in the tax function, and guide senior management on tax planning and corporate transactions.

Skills: Strong leadership, tax research skills, excellent communication, and ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on collaboration and process improvement.

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Accounting or Tax with a CPA preferred, and 8+ years of corporate tax experience, preferably from the Big 4.

Location: This is a remote role available for applicants in the USA; in-office attendance may be required on certain days for those located near specified offices in Draper, UT, or Westlake/Dallas, TX.

Compensation: $118400 - $164400 / Annually

This position is also available for employment in these areas:

Hybrid - Texas (Westlake), Remote - USA

Job Description:

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Director of Tax will be responsible for all the tax-related activities of the company, including leading tax structuring and strategy, tax accounting and provision preparation, and coordinating all aspects of the preparation and filing of domestic and foreign corporate, state and local income, franchise, sales and use, VAT and property tax returns as well as other indirect tax filings as necessary. This person will also lead company interactions with taxing authorities in matters of controversy and handle any tax-related audits initiated by such authorities.

Who you’re committed to being:

An excellent communicator
A leader, demonstrating leadership that builds a culture of performance throughout the company
Attentive to detail and committed to meeting deadlines. Willing to focus and contribute to ensure quality work output
Highly upbeat person who is a strategic problem solver, proficient with prioritization, partner engagement, analytics, statistics and business intelligence
Ability to paint and evolve a long-term vision, while executing on a near-term plan
Understand how to get the best from people. Eager to learn from peers and business partners

What you’ll do:

Develop and implement tax planning strategies to reduce tax expense, eliminate tax exposures, minimize audit deficiencies, maintain a competitive effective tax rate, and refresh as necessary the global tax structure in alignment with changes in the business model and global tax policy updates
Provide active support in the company’s strategic decision-making, due diligence, and integration for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, restructurings, and other business transactions to ensure that senior management’s planning takes into account all relevant tax considerations
Maintain an understanding of the company’s global business developments, investments, activities and business strategies, and guide senior management on the various tax planning strategies
Collaborate with a broad range of internal partners, including executive management, financial reporting, accounting, treasury, and legal
Assume expertise for new and emerging tax issues, both domestically and internationally
Drive transformation of the tax function to scale for growth, which includes people development, process improvement and implementation, and effective use of data and technology
Provide direction and oversight for direct and indirect tax compliance, accounting for income taxes, transfer pricing, and planning
Engage, supervise and collaborate with outside tax advisors on various projects

Experience you’ll bring:

Provision experience for both US and non-US entities
Experience with equity tax treatment and reporting obligations
Strong tax research skills
Strong leadership skills with the ability to optimally manage both internal and external resources
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Tech industry corporate tax experience preferred
Simultaneously lead multiple projects. Adapt to and prioritize projects based on changing conditions

Requirements:

Masters Degree in Accounting or Tax
CPA preferred
8+ years of dynamic corporate tax experience in industry and/or public accounting; Big 4 experience preferred
This is a remote role; however, applicants located within 45 miles of our Draper, UT, or Westlake/Dallas, TX offices should expect to work on-site Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This approach enables more effective collaboration, quicker decision-making, and a stronger culture, while still providing flexibility.

Why you’ll love working here:

We’re a blended workplace, where team members work remotely or in a hybrid setup depending on their role and location
We’re mission driven and guided by our culture pillars
We have a strong commitment to diversity and belonging
We cultivate a culture of trust, autonomy, and collaboration
We’re lifelong learners and champion team member growth and advancement
We’ve got you covered - team member benefits include competitive compensation packages, medical coverage, unlimited PTO and Summer Fridays, wellness reimbursements, Pluralsight subscription, professional development funds and more.

About us:

Pluralsight provides the only learning platform dedicated to accelerating the technology skills and capabilities of today’s tech workforce. Thousands of companies, government organizations and individuals around the world rely on Pluralsight to support critical technology skill development in areas that are crucial to innovation including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, and machine learning. Pluralsight provides highly curated content developed by vetted technology experts, industry leading skill assessments, and hands on, immersive learning experiences designed to help individuals skill-up faster.

Physical Requirements:

This role is primarily performed in an office or home office setting and involves standard computer-based work.

EEOC Statement & Accommodations Statement:

Bring yourself. Pluralsight is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with EEOC guidelines and local laws.

If you need an accommodation to apply, interview, or perform essential job functions, please visit the bottom of our website to learn how to request an accommodation. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our DEIB Report.

Pay Transparency:

The US base salary range for this role is $118,400 - $164,400 USD. Actual compensation will depend on location, skills, experience, and other factors. Additional benefits and bonuses may apply.

Applications must be submitted within 90 days after the initial posting date to be considered.

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