Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience
CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills for handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in using technology and software relevant to tax operations
Willingness to travel as needed
Responsibilities
Respond to inquiries from state and other tax authorities
Build strong relationships with clients and effectively gather information for tax services
Lead team members in resolving client problems and issues during preparation
Understand client operations to tailor tax engagements accordingly
Oversee multiple client projects and tasks at once
Conduct professional development and training sessions for team members
Lead business development efforts through sales presentations
Benefits
Access to high-quality tools and resources to excel in your role
Supportive environment to meet client needs and achieve more
Regular professional development and training opportunities
Empowerment to lead client engagements with full authority
Opportunities for advancement in a progressive tax environment
Full Job Description
Job Description
As the Global Indirect Tax Director, you'll deliver a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for your multiple clients- all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with the Sales and Use Tax team and lead staff on various tax matters, on all phases of project and engagement management, because together is how we succeed.
From day one, you'll be empowered by high quality tools and resources to thrive in your role to meet client needs and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Respond to inquiries from the State and other tax authorities
Lead a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management, to gather information and perform tax services
Lead team members to promptly resolve client problems or tax issues encountered in preparation process
Understand client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements
Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Directors will oversee numerous client projects and tasks simultaneously
Lead professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
Business Development - lead sales presentations for both existing and prospective clients
Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred
Minimum ten years of progressive tax compliance and/or tax consulting
CPA, JD, or Certified Member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Directors are required to manage various project tasks at the same time
Project managers will be ultimately responsible for the overall project and deliverable
Support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities at clients
Strong computer skills
Can travel as needed The base salary range for this position is between $197,800 and $247,250. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. #LI-TC1
About Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton LLP is the American member firm of Grant Thornton International, the seventh largest accounting network in the world by combined fee income. Grant Thornton LLP is the sixth largest U.S. accounting and advisory organization. The firm operates 59 offices across the US with approximately 8,500 employees, 550 partners, and produces annual revenue in excess of US$1.9 billion.
During the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine, The Times reported that Grant Thornton is in line to earn millions of pounds for acting as trustees in a bankruptcy case on behalf of the Russian state-owned DIA, who bypassed sanction regimes to obtain funds and assets from abroad in order to fund the war in Ukraine.
