10+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or multinational corporate tax environments.
Deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws, including ASC 740 and transfer pricing.
Experience leading global tax compliance and financial reporting for multinational organizations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of Photronics' global tax strategy.
Serve as the primary tax advisor to the CFO and executive leadership.
Oversee global transfer pricing policies and intercompany arrangements.
Lead all aspects of global tax compliance activities, including income tax and VAT/GST.
Partner with Finance and Treasury to provide practical tax guidance on strategic initiatives.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a global tax function in a highly visible role.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on leadership with a focus on both strategy and execution.
Professional development opportunities within a lean organization.
Flexibility with approximately 10-20% travel as needed.
Full Job Description
The Director of Tax is responsible for leading Photronics' global tax function, overseeing all aspects of domestic and international tax planning, compliance, reporting, and risk management. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role serves as the company's primary tax subject matter expert and partners closely with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and regional finance teams to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with evolving global tax regulations.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role within a lean organization. The Director will balance strategic tax planning with day-to-day execution, actively participating in complex tax matters while leading a small team and managing external advisors. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable developing long-term tax strategies and rolling up their sleeves to solve technical tax issues, support financial reporting, and drive operational excellence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Tax Strategy & Leadership
Lead the development and execution of Photronics' global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and minimize risk.
Serve as the company's primary tax advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on domestic and international tax matters.
Evaluate the tax implications of business initiatives, legal entity restructurings, acquisitions, financing activities, and cross-border transactions.
Oversee global transfer pricing policies, intercompany arrangements, and supporting documentation in partnership with external advisors and regional finance teams.
Maintain an effective global tax governance framework, including internal controls and compliance processes.
Tax Compliance & Financial Reporting
Lead all aspects of the company's global tax compliance activities, including federal, state, local, and international income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and other indirect taxes.
Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of global tax returns through internal resources and external advisors.
Partner closely with Regional Controllers and Finance teams to ensure tax accounting is integrated into financial reporting and operational processes.
Lead tax audits and manage communications with domestic and international taxing authorities.
Monitor global tax legislation and regulatory developments, assessing business impacts and implementing appropriate actions.
Business Partnership & Tax Planning
Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and business leaders to provide practical tax guidance on strategic and operational initiatives.
Support mergers, acquisitions, legal entity changes, financing activities, and other complex business transactions.
Identify opportunities to improve the company's global tax position, including legal entity optimization, tax-efficient financing, and cash repatriation strategies.
Collaborate with Treasury on tax-efficient capital planning and global cash management.
Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and reduce tax risk.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead and develop a small global tax team by providing technical guidance, coaching, and day-to-day leadership.
Coordinate the work of external tax advisors to ensure high-quality deliverables, cost-effective support, and alignment with company objectives.
Build collaborative relationships across Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and regional business leaders.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional customer service.
Lead by example with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style, balancing strategic oversight with active execution.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Travel
Approximately 10-20% travel as business needs require.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Deep technical expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax laws, including ASC 740, transfer pricing, international tax planning, and cross-border taxation.
Strong understanding of multinational tax compliance, tax accounting, and global reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead a lean, high-performing tax function while remaining actively involved in technical execution and day-to-day operations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex tax matters into practical business recommendations.
Ability to influence and build strong partnerships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, and executive leadership.
Effective communicator with the ability to present complex technical issues to both financial and non-financial audiences.
Experience working within ERP systems and tax technology platforms.
Collaborative, hands-on leadership style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment.
Experience
10 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and/or multinational corporate tax environments.
Big Four or national public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience leading global tax compliance, tax planning, and financial reporting for a multinational organization.
Experience supporting publicly traded companies and working with global operations preferred.
Demonstrated success balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a lean organization.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
CPA, Masters or JD preferred.
About Photronics Inc
Photronics Inc is a leading manufacturer of photomasks, which are used in the production of semiconductors and flat panel displays. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Brookfield, Connecticut. Photronics has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in the semiconductor, flat panel display, and data storage industries. The company's mission is to provide its customers with high-quality photomasks that meet their specific needs and help them stay competitive in their respective markets. Photronics is committed to innovation and invests heavily in research and development to stay at the forefront of its industry.
