Select Medical

Director of Tax

Select Medical$160K — $200K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in public accounting.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Hands-on team player with a proven record in collaborative settings.
  • Deep understanding of the business implications of tax strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead corporate year-end and quarterly income tax close process (ASC 740).
  • Prepare and review all tax disclosures for SEC filings.
  • Review federal, state, local, and partnership tax returns.
  • Oversee estimated tax payments process.
  • Monitor tax legislation and assess organizational impact.
  • Provide leadership and development for tax team members.
  • Develop tax strategy and maintain related policies.

Benefits

  • Key leadership opportunity in a dynamic organization.
  • Significant career advancement potential.
  • Collaborative work with business leaders and external service providers.
Full Job Description

We’re seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Tax to lead our company’s tax compliance, tax reporting, planning, and income tax accounting functions. This highly visible role partners closely with business leaders, financial management, and external service providers to ensure accurate reporting, mitigate risk, and drive value through proactive tax strategy.

The ideal candidate is analytically sharp, an excellent communicator, and energized by both high-level strategy and detailed execution. This is a key leadership opportunity within a dynamic organization, with the potential for significant career advancement.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the corporate year‑end and quarterly close process for income taxes (ASC 740), including ASC 740‑10‑25 (formerly FIN 48) documentation and analysis.
  • Prepare and/or review all tax disclosures in SEC filings and external reports.
  • Review federal, state, local, and partnership tax returns.
  • Oversee estimated tax payments.
  • Monitor evolving tax legislation and assess its impact on the organization.
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and development for tax team members.
  • Develop tax strategy, goals, and long-term objectives for the tax function; maintain related policies and procedures.
  • Build strong working relationships across Finance and other departments to support accurate tax reporting and execution of tax strategies.
  • Identify tax risk areas and collaborate with cross-functional partners to mitigate exposure.
  • Support the Vice President of Tax and Accounting Projects & Planning on planning initiatives and ad hoc projects.
  • Perform other special projects and reporting assignments as needed.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a public accounting firm.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and data analysis skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • A hands-on approach with a proven track record of success in collaborative, team-based settings.
  • Deep understanding of the business implications of tax strategies and decisions.
  • Strong team leadership skills, with the ability to inspire credibility, enthusiasm, and commitment.
  • Advanced tax research capabilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Business Taxation.
  • JD and/or CPA

About Select Medical

Select Medical is a healthcare company that provides post-acute healthcare services. The company operates in two segments: Specialty Hospitals and Rehabilitation Hospitals. Specialty Hospitals segment provides long-term acute care hospital services to patients suffering from serious medical conditions. Rehabilitation Hospitals segment provides inpatient rehabilitation services to patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other serious medical conditions. Select Medical operates in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Learn more about Select Medical
Size
35,900 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$259 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+8%
Revenue
$5.5 billion
NASDAQ

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