Tax Director - Corporate

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. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex multi-state environment.

If you are already in contact with one of our Recruiting Managers, please reach out to them directly to discuss this opportunity. If not, for immediate consideration, please apply or call Warren Knight at 484-214-2624

Responsibilities:

• 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.