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Robert Half Talent Solutions is representing a leading global organization that is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead a broad range of direct and indirect tax activities for their organization in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This role will oversee compliance, provision, planning, and audit matters while helping the business stay ahead of changing tax regulations and financial reporting requirements.
Job Responsibility
Shape and execute corporate tax planning initiatives by evaluating potential risks, identifying savings opportunities, and advising leadership on strategic tax matters
Direct examinations conducted by federal, state, and local taxing authorities, coordinating responses and resolving issues related to income, sales and use, and property taxes
Track legislative and regulatory developments across jurisdictions, assess their impact on the business, and perform research to support recommended actions
Oversee forecasts related to the effective tax rate and cash tax obligations, ensuring timely updates that support financial planning and decision-making
Lead the year-end tax provision process, including preparation of supporting analyses, financial statement disclosures, and reporting packages required for quarterly and annual submissions
Maintain documentation and analysis for uncertain tax positions covering both income and non-income taxes, ensuring reserves are supportable and accurately reported
Review quarterly estimated tax calculations to balance cash efficiency with compliance and minimize exposure to penalties or interest
Supervise the preparation and review of federal and state income or franchise tax filings, including complex book-to-tax adjustments and technical issue documentation
Provide oversight for recurring indirect and informational filings, including sales and use tax returns, annual reports, property tax returns, and international forms such as 1042 and 1120F
Evaluate payments to foreign vendors for withholding compliance, respond to tax questions from parent company stakeholders, and contribute to ad hoc tax projects as business needs evolve
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required
CPA designation or a Master’s degree in Taxation is required
At least 7 years of progressive tax experience, with public accounting background preferred and additional exposure to indirect tax matters considered valuable
Strong experience in corporate tax compliance and annual income tax provision work
Demonstrated knowledge of income tax accounting, including uncertain tax positions and tax-related financial statement disclosures
Background supporting a large, multi-state manufacturing organization or similarly complex consolidated environment
Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management capabilities with the ability to manage several priorities at once
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with close attention to detail and the ability to connect technical issues to broader business impact
Experience using tax and compliance software, including tools such as ATX Tax Software or similar platforms