Senior Director, Tax Compliance & Audit
$192,000–$275,000 year
On-siteMinneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Lead the company's ASC 740 tax provision process, including quarterly and annual tax reporting, effective tax rate analysis, and related financial statement impacts. Oversee all U.S. and international tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of income, indirect, and other tax returns while managing relationships with external tax advisors. Develop and execute tax planning strategies that support business objectives, optimize the Company's tax position, and maintain an appropriate level of tax risk. Provide strategic tax guidance related to international expansion, transfer pricing, financing activities, stock-based compensation, Section 174, R&D tax credits, and other significant business initiatives. Manage tax audits, controversies, and interactions with taxing authorities, while maintaining strong tax governance and documentation standards. Drive process improvements, automation, and tax technology initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting capabilities. Build and develop a high-performing tax function, providing leadership, mentorship, and oversight of external advisors while serving as the Company's senior tax subject matter expert. Partner closely with the Corporate Controller, CFO, and cross-functional leaders to support financial reporting, compliance, strategic decision-making, and business growth initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field
- 12+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant public company experience
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740, U.S. federal and state tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and tax compliance
- Experience leading tax provision, compliance, planning, and audit activities
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders
- Experience managing external advisors and cross-functional business relationships
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Desired Qualifications
- CPA or Master's in Taxation preferred
- Medical device, life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industry experience
- Experience preparing and reporting both GAAP and non-GAAP tax provisions and estimates
- Experience with Section 174, R&D credits, Section 162(m), stock-based compensation, and international expansion
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