Strategic Tax Director for FinTech & M&A

Job Description Insight Global is seeking a highly qualified Tax Director to serve as the primary tax resource for a growing financial technology company. This person will own the full scope of tax compliance and reporting, while partnering closely with the Head of Tax on strategic planning, cross-entity matters, and key initiatives. The Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance with ASC 740, supporting tax planning efforts, contributing to M&A activity, and optimizing federal and state tax positions to achieve the company’s financial objectives. The ideal candidate is a seasoned tax accountant who thrives as a hands-on owner of the compliance and reporting function, brings deep expertise in corporate and partnership taxation, and has the experience and judgment to operate independently on day-to-day tax matters while collaborating with the Head of Tax on strategic decisions. Responsibilities Own all federal, state, and international tax compliance (corporate + partnership filings) Lead ASC 740 tax provision preparation and reporting (quarterly + annual) Manage tax audits, regulatory interactions, and issue resolution Drive tax planning strategies to optimize structure, reduce risk, and improve efficiencies Analyze tax implications of new business initiatives, entity structuring, and expansions Support M&A transactions (due diligence, structuring, modeling, integration) Own tax cash forecasting and partner with Finance/Treasury on payments and planning Implement and optimize tax technology (e.g., OneSource) and automation efforts Act as primary tax partner to Accounting, Finance, Legal, and business teams Manage external advisors and ensure deliverables, timelines, and budgets are met We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Skills and Requirements 10+ years of corporate tax experience, coming from a Big 4 background Strong expertise in ASC 740 tax provision and reporting Experience in financial services, technology, or fintech Deep knowledge of federal and state income tax compliance Experience with corporate and partnership taxation Proven ability to own end-to-end tax function independently Experience managing tax audits and regulatory processes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Ability to translate complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and Accounting Proficiency with tax software tools, experience with OneSource or similar tax platforms - CPA and/or MST Exposure to partnership structures and pass-through entities Knowledge of tax treatment for financial products (derivatives, options, securities lending) M&A experience (due diligence, structuring, integration) Background in multi-entity or complex organizational structures Experience driving tax automation or process improvements #J-18808-Ljbffr