Our client in Emeryville is seeking an interim Tax Director for a 3+ month engagement. This position is responsible for overseeing and advancing the company’s tax strategies while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach to managing tax reporting, planning, and optimization efforts, and will play a pivotal role in shaping our tax profile to support business growth. This role is expected to pay $95-110/hr. DOE and requires 3 days onsite per week in Emeryville, CA.

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual tax accounting and reporting processes
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of tax returns, while coordinating responses and resources for any tax audits
• Implement innovative systems, tools, and processes to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Collaborate with operational teams on tax-related matters and work closely with accounting staff to address tax accounting issues
• Evaluate and manage relationships with external tax advisors to ensure optimal support and performance
• Identify areas for process improvement and recommend system enhancements to accommodate growth and streamline operations
• Provide tax guidance for business development activities, including new market expansion, debt structuring, financing, and mergers and acquisitions
• Take ownership of tax reporting and planning, serving as the primary contributor for this function
• Communicate complex tax matters and risks effectively to executive leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree in Taxation is preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
• Public company tax experience, including proficiency in ASC 740 financial reporting
• Extensive experience in corporate tax compliance and tax return preparation
• Background in retail or consumer products industries is preferred
• Minimum of six years in a top-tier public accounting firm
• At least 7-10 years of progressive tax-related experience
• Strong expertise with tax systems and reporting tools
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