Job Description

Senior Director, Corporate & Strategic Tax Planning

Location: New York Metro
Compensation: Competitive salary (150-180K+ base) + significant performance incentive.
Employment Type: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

I. Tax Compliance, Oversight, and Operations

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  Global Compliance Management: Oversee the preparation and filing of all federal, state, and international tax returns and reporting forms for corporate and investment entities.
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  Operational Tax Support: Manage and review complex information reporting for investment flows and partnership structures, including high-net-worth individual taxation elements.
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  Audit Management: Serve as the main liaison for external auditors (SOX/COSO and general) and internal controls review (e.g., Weaver, E&Y), coordinating requests and ensuring compliance.
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  Transfer Pricing: Manage and maintain transfer pricing documentation to ensure global tax compliance across all structures.
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  Internal Controls: Maintain and update internal control documentation and processes related to tax operations and compliance.
  

II. Strategic Planning and Transactional Support

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  Strategic Advisory: Lead and implement tax-efficient strategies for new investment structures, acquisitions, and joint ventures across various asset classes (e.g., real estate, financial services, manufacturing).
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  Wealth Transfer Strategy: Advise senior leadership on complex, long-term tax implications of strategic investment decisions, capital structure planning, and financing activities.
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  Intergenerational Planning: Collaborate with external legal advisors to manage tax aspects of trusts, estates, and philanthropic entities. Provide guidance on international wealth transfer strategies, ensuring long-term tax efficiency and asset protection.
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  Regulatory Research: Research, prepare, and present comprehensive memos on the accounting treatment of new and evolving tax legislation and complex issues (e.g., leasing, sales).

Qualifications and Experience

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  Mandatory: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
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  Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience, with substantial exposure to complex corporate, international, and high-net-worth individual taxation.
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  Technical Expertise: Proven knowledge in domestic tax law, international tax, and transfer pricing regulations.
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  Leadership: Experience working within a demanding, fast-paced environment with a history of managing external advisors and demonstrating strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
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  Discretion: Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and personal matters.

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