Tax Director

Publicly-traded Biotech Company seeks it’s first Tax Director. Our client is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead their global tax function, overseeing compliance, financial reporting, and tax strategy across our U.S. and international operations. This role reports to the Controller and will serve as the primary internal resource on domestic and international tax matters within a public company environment. What you will do: Lead all aspects of tax compliance, including U.S. federal and state income tax returns, foreign corporate tax filings, and VAT/indirect tax obligations across jurisdictions including the EU and other jurisdictionsOwn the quarterly and annual tax provision process under ASC 740, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and related SEC disclosures (Form 10-K and 10-Q), and coordinate with external auditorsOversee transfer pricing policies, documentation, and compliance for intercompany transactions between U.S. and overseas entities Provide tax guidance on significant transactions, including financings, equity compensation arrangements, M&A activity, and cross-border structuringSupport international specific tax matters, including R&D incentives, preferred enterprise regimes, withholding taxes, and U.S.–foreign tax treaty considerationsBuild and manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities in multiple jurisdictionsIdentify tax planning opportunities to optimize the Company’s effective tax rate while ensuring full compliance and appropriate risk managementWho you are: 10+ years of tax experience Strong expertise in U.S. federal and state corporate taxation and hands-on experience with ASC 740 tax provision in a public company environmentWorking knowledge of international corporate tax and VAT systems requiredExperience with international tax matters, including transfer pricing and cross-border transactionsNational CPA firm background preferredSuperior communication skillsCPA, JD (Tax), MBA, or Master’s in Taxation