Tax Director Americas

time left to apply End Date: February 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id R1101052Job Description:The US tax director role is an essential part of the US finance leadership team – it is a senior, multi-faceted role reporting to the Americas CFO, with responsibility for managing the US business tax position of the group and supporting the business in a variety of challenging and exciting tax areas, as expected within a large dynamic global group. The role will also have a close working relationship with the group tax function and group Head of Tax.The responsibilities of the US tax director will range across the spectrum of our group tax pillars, being tax compliance, tax risk management and tax optimisation, and ensuring compliance with Group Tax Policies for the US. This will require an ability to identify risks, recommend practical solutions, and make decisions based on experience and judgement, working autonomously, but also recognising where internal and external input may be needed.The successful candidate should be results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tax projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment. They should also have experience of professionally managing and developing tax team members.Key Areas of Focus & ResponsibilitiesBeing fully responsible for ensuring that all US tax compliance is effected in a timely manner. This will include actively managing and developing the US tax team (which includes an off-shore tax team) on:Preparing the federal and state income tax workpapers and returns. The tax director will be expected to provide final sign off before submission;Leveraging technology and other resources to capture process efficiencies and technical accuracies;Supporting the US businesses in dealing with tax notices, IRS communications, e.g. tax residence certificates etc.Owning the US tax reporting process for the US, for all group reporting processes, including year-end (soft close) and all other tax reporting obligations. This will require the US tax director to take a hands on approach.Represent the tax function in cross-functional domestic and international business transactions with the overall goal of identifying and mitigating tax risk and potential reductions in the US effective tax rate.Determine areas of tax exposure and manage tax risk, ensuring that provisions for uncertain tax positions are appropriate.Review and perform analysis to determine the tax effects of proposed business transactions (M&A) for the purposes of developing the most favourable tax position. Communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate departments and implement changes as required. Oversee the tax component of financial due diligence for M&A, agreements and cross-border transactions.Monitor domestic and foreign tax law changes, including proposed legislation, court cases, regulations, rulings, and other regulatory tax pronouncements that impact business operations and effectively communicate those impacts to the appropriate personnel within the company.Identify opportunities where tax strategy can enhance the Company’s long-term growth and profitability.Support and develop competencies/tax education of subordinate tax group members.Experience, knowledge & skillsTechnical & ProfessionalBachelor’s degree in accounting/tax or related field.Extensive corporate income tax experience in industry and/or public accounting.CPA and/or Big 4 experience is preferred but not needed.Experience with tax software generally.Extensive relevant record of accomplishment working within large, complex global organisations, with proven corporate tax experience with an ability to apply their technical knowledge in a practical way.Strong accounting and analytical, problem-solving skills and quantitative skills and a record of accomplishment for planning, doing and auditing work; the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making, systematically break down problems or processes into their parts and develop several alternative solutions.Strong IT skills (excel and accounting packages).Strong project & change management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, while being able to discuss detailed technical aspects mercialCommercially astute with a collaborative approach to getting the best outcome aligned to compliance.Experience in a fast-paced industry undergoing regular change.High Performing CultureCreates a positive team environment where people strive to do their best in a fast-paced digital environment.Demonstrates continuous learning.Confident to develop and keep a high profile with commercial, functional and country teams.Enthusiastically continues to build on industry knowledge staying abreast of technical changes and trends.AttributesPassionate about working in a busy, challenging environment and is adaptable, positive, and resilient.Can do attitude and ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation structure with significant emphasis on collaboration and influence.Ability to collaborate with multiple levels of the business and work towards resolution of challenges.Highly detail driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture.Practical and commercial approach.Flexible and agile thinking.Engaging and relationship orientated, hands-on with elevated level of energy and professional skills to function effectively and independently in a demanding, fast-paced change-oriented environment.The annual base salary range for this position is $163,000-$263,350 . Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law . Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.Benefits available with this position include:• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,• Flexible p aid t ime o ff,• At least 15 paid holidays per year,• Paid sick and safe leave, and#LI-AW1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTELocation:New YorkJob Description:The US tax director role is an essential part of the US finance leadership team – it is a senior, multi-faceted role reporting to the Americas CFO, with responsibility for managing the US business tax position of the group and supporting the business in a variety of challenging and exciting tax areas, as expected within a large dynamic global group. The role will also have a close working relationship with the group tax function and group Head of Tax.The responsibilities of the US tax director will range across the spectrum of our group tax pillars, being tax compliance, tax risk management and tax optimisation, and ensuring compliance with Group Tax Policies for the US. This will require an ability to identify risks, recommend practical solutions, and make decisions based on experience and judgement, working autonomously, but also recognising where internal and external input may be needed.The successful candidate should be results-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tax projects in a demanding, fast-paced environment. They should also have experience of professionally managing and developing tax team members.Key Areas of Focus & ResponsibilitiesBeing fully responsible for ensuring that all US tax compliance is effected in a timely manner. This will include actively managing and developing the US tax team (which includes an off-shore tax team) on:Preparing the federal and state income tax workpapers and returns. The tax director will be expected to provide final sign off before submission;Leveraging technology and other resources to capture process efficiencies and technical accuracies;Supporting the US businesses in dealing with tax notices, IRS communications, e.g. tax residence certificates etc.Owning the US tax reporting process for the US, for all group reporting processes, including year-end (soft close) and all other tax reporting obligations. This will require the US tax director to take a hands on approach.Represent the tax function in cross-functional domestic and international business transactions with the overall goal of identifying and mitigating tax risk and potential reductions in the US effective tax rate.Determine areas of tax exposure and manage tax risk, ensuring that provisions for uncertain tax positions are appropriate.Review and perform analysis to determine the tax effects of proposed business transactions (M&A) for the purposes of developing the most favourable tax position. Communicate findings and recommendations to appropriate departments and implement changes as required. Oversee the tax component of financial due diligence for M&A, agreements and cross-border transactions.Monitor domestic and foreign tax law changes, including proposed legislation, court cases, regulations, rulings, and other regulatory tax pronouncements that impact business operations and effectively communicate those impacts to the appropriate personnel within the company.Identify opportunities where tax strategy can enhance the Company’s long-term growth and profitability.Support and develop competencies/tax education of subordinate tax group members.Experience, knowledge & skillsTechnical & ProfessionalBachelor’s degree in accounting/tax or related field.Extensive corporate income tax experience in industry and/or public accounting.CPA and/or Big 4 experience is preferred but not needed.Experience with tax software generally.Extensive relevant record of accomplishment working within large, complex global organisations, with proven corporate tax experience with an ability to apply their technical knowledge in a practical way.Strong accounting and analytical, problem-solving skills and quantitative skills and a record of accomplishment for planning, doing and auditing work; the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making, systematically break down problems or processes into their parts and develop several alternative solutions.Strong IT skills (excel and accounting packages).Strong project & change management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, while being able to discuss detailed technical aspects mercialCommercially astute with a collaborative approach to getting the best outcome aligned to compliance.Experience in a fast-paced industry undergoing regular change.High Performing CultureCreates a positive team environment where people strive to do their best in a fast-paced digital environment.Demonstrates continuous learning.Confident to develop and keep a high profile with commercial, functional and country teams.Enthusiastically continues to build on industry knowledge staying abreast of technical changes and trends.AttributesPassionate about working in a busy, challenging environment and is adaptable, positive, and resilient.Can do attitude and ability to work effectively in a matrix organisation structure with significant emphasis on collaboration and influence.Ability to collaborate with multiple levels of the business and work towards resolution of challenges.Highly detail driven with emphasis on accuracy, coupled with the ability to see the broader picture.Practical and commercial approach.Flexible and agile thinking.Engaging and relationship orientated, hands-on with elevated level of energy and professional skills to function effectively and independently in a demanding, fast-paced change-oriented environment.The annual base salary range for this position is $163,000-$263,350 . Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law . Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.Benefits available with this position include:• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,• Life insurance,• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,• 401k,• Flexible p aid t ime o ff,• At least 15 paid holidays per year,• Paid sick and safe leave, and• Paid p arental leave .#LI-AW1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTELocation:New YorkBrand:DentsuTime Type:Full timeContract Type:PermanentDentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. 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Created: 2025-09-17