Director, Tax Research & Content Strategy Position Available In [Unknown county], Missouri

Our Company We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block! What you’ll do… The Director, Tax Research & Content Strategy – is a leadership role in the Tax Institute at H&R Block – H&R Block’s center of tax expertise support. This role will lead the team responsible for researching, analyzing, and translating federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations into clear and actionable guidance for our tax professionals, business partners, journalists, and clients. In addition, this role will be responsible for a variety of cross-functional collaborative projects and for helping modernize the way in which we work. This is a challenging and rewarding role requiring connected leadership, communication skills, and a deep understanding of federal and state tax laws as they apply to individuals and small business owners. Strategic Planning & Direction Lead multiple functions, including: A team that provides tax research services to H&R Block’s network of over 9,000 retail tax offices and 50,000 tax professionals. A team that tracks and analyzes new tax legislation and related guidance, identifies key impacts to H&R Block’s business and our customers, and communicates these to relevant business partners. This team also ensures the tax accuracy of all media, marketing and other public statements made by H&R Block In addition, this Director will be responsible for leading the development and maintenance of a cutting-edge GenAI-powered chat tool designed to assist H&R Block tax professionals with their tax law inquiries, helping modernize the way the Tax Institute delivers our expertise to our front-line partners. Collaborate with key business partners to develop a wholistic and customer-centric support model for H&R Block’s network of retail tax offices. Partner with Corporate Communications and Marketing to develop and update public statements on all matters involving tax law, practice, and administration. Stay informed on the latest tax changes, trends, and developments in the tax preparation industry and the regulatory environment for federal, state, and local levels, and share this information continuously. People and Resource Management Elevate talent and culture – Foster development of a team of managers and tax research analysts by creating an environment where they thrive in their roles, have a deep sense of belonging, and understand how their work ladders up to our success as a company. Strategic process improvement – Assess current processes and develop a plan for strategic improvement, finding areas for automating or implementing innovative technologies, finding opportunities for cost reduction, and new opportunities for supporting business priorities. Financial/budget management Assist VP and TTI leadership team in developing and managing an annual department operating plan and associated budgets which are moderate to significant in size and complexity. Review and approve staff requests for hardware / software upgrades, travel & expense reports, supplies, and approve invoices for payment. Operations/Project Management Monitor operational and/or project schedules to ensure that work is on track for prompt completion with high quality. Inform leadership and executives within various business units of schedules and other pertinent operational details. What you’ll bring to the team… Bachelor’s degree A minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience in tax

Tax Certification:

CPA, JD, or IRS Enrolled Agent Effective written, presentation, and persuasion skills. Ability to communicate with all levels of internal associates, business partners, and external tax agencies. Ability to work effectively in teams and lead a diverse work group – with remote workers. Demonstrated ability to independently navigate and resolve people and project-related challenges, developing strategic solutions and maintaining focus in times of uncertainty. Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships and networks with others. Strong influencing skills and proven ability to understand and communicate complex tax regulations. Strong planning, organization, and decision-making capabilities; must be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently and simultaneously, resolve conflicts, and solve problems with minimum supervision. It would be even better if you also had… Master’s Degree in Accounting/Tax or Masters of Law in Taxation (Tax LLM) Why work for us Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being. Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com .

Equal Opportunity Employer :

H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law. Pay Range Information The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan. Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit. Pay Range $120,900.00 – $205,500.00/Yr. Sponsored Job #LI-KB1 #LI-Remote