Director, Global Tax

Job description

A rapidly growing, private equity-backed global industrial platform is seeking a Director, Global Tax to join its corporate finance leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role at a company preparing for its next stage of transformation, including significant growth initiatives and public-company readiness efforts.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this position offers exposure that is often unavailable in larger organizations. The successful candidate will help shape tax strategy, drive global tax processes, support executive leadership, and play a key role in value creation initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Direct exposure to the CFO and executive leadership team

Opportunity to influence tax strategy across a global industrial organization

Significant visibility related to public-company preparedness and future capital markets activity

Exposure to acquisitions, integration work, international operations, and tax optimization initiatives

Ability to build processes and make a tangible impact rather than inherit a fully established infrastructure

Broader business exposure than traditional tax roles, with involvement in strategic finance discussions and cross-functional initiatives

Strong long-term growth potential as the organization continues to expand globally

Key Responsibilities

Lead U.S. federal income tax matters

Manage global tax provision and effective tax rate processes

Prepare and review tax memoranda supporting quarterly reviews and annual audits

Partner with external auditors and advisors

Advise business leaders on income tax implications of strategic decisions

Support M&A activity, integrations, and international tax considerations

Drive process improvement and strengthen tax controls in support of a growing global organization

Serve as the primary tax resource across multiple operating businesses

Ideal Background

You may be an exceptional candidate coming directly from public accounting or someone who has combined public accounting experience with a corporate tax role.

Preferred qualifications include:

Approximately 7-12 years of progressive tax experience

Big Four or nationally recognized public accounting firm experience

Achieved Manager level or above in public accounting

Deep expertise in U.S. federal taxation, income tax provision, ETR analysis, and tax memorandum preparation

Experience supporting audits and financial reporting requirements

International tax exposure is a plus

Ability to operate independently while influencing stakeholders across a complex organization

Strong communication, executive presence, and business acumen

Who Should Consider This Role?

This opportunity is ideal for a tax professional who wants:

More visibility and influence than a traditional tax department provides

Direct interaction with executive leadership

Exposure to IPO readiness and transformational growth initiatives

A chance to build, improve, and shape an evolving tax function

A platform that combines the stability of an industrial business with the pace and upside of a sponsor-backed growth company

Compensation

Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity opportunity. While the anticipated base salary is generally expected to fall within the low-to-mid $200K range, exceptional candidates may be considered above this level based on experience and qualifications.

All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidentiality

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

Who can apply

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