Americas Tax Director - Careers at Robert Half
Robert Half
Americas Tax Director - Careers at Robert Half
Job Description
Americas Tax Director - Strategic Leadership Role in North Dallas, TX
Are you a seasoned tax executive with a passion for strategic tax planning, compliance innovation, and cross-functional leadership? Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic organization in North Dallas, Texas to recruit an Americas Tax Director. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape tax strategy across the Americas region, drive process transformations, and deliver measurable business impact. With a focus on in-house tax operations, regulatory foresight, and technology-driven efficiencies, you'll play a key role in optimizing tax outcomes for a growing enterprise. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and excel at turning complex tax challenges into competitive advantages, this position is your next career milestone.
About the Role
As the Americas Tax Director, you will report to senior finance leadership and serve as the go-to expert for tax matters impacting commercial decisions, operational expansions, and financial reporting. Based in the vibrant Dallas, Texas area, this full-time position demands a blend of strategic vision, technical prowess, and interpersonal savvy. You'll lead the evolution of the tax function from reliance on external providers to a robust in-house model, leveraging cutting-edge tools for automation and forecasting. This role is ideal for CPA professionals with deep U.S. tax expertise who are ready to influence C-suite strategies and navigate multi-state, multi-entity compliance landscapes. Join Robert Half's network of elite finance talent and elevate your career in one of the nation's top business hubs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Tax Advisory and Collaboration
Act as a trusted partner to commercial, finance, and operations leaders, weaving tax insights into every major business decision. Anticipate tax ramifications of initiatives like market expansions, acquisitions, or supply chain shifts, collaborating across departments to maximize after-tax value and minimize exposures.
Tax Operations Leadership
Spearhead the shift to in-house preparation of income tax returns, annual provisions, and true-ups. Mentor the tax manager, standardize workflows, and implement automation technologies to streamline federal, state, and indirect tax processes for multiple business units spanning various states.
Compliance, Risk Management, and External Relations
Oversee sales/use tax compliance with support from the Global Indirect Tax team. Monitor evolving tax legislation across the Americas, pinpointing risks and opportunities. Build strategic alliances with external advisors for cost-effective support, and represent the company confidently in tax audits and authority dealings, ensuring perpetual audit readiness.
Process Innovation and Reporting Excellence
Champion tax reporting and forecasting enhancements aligned with global standards like ASC 740. Introduce industry-leading best practices, tax software, and ERP integrations to boost accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Required Qualifications
Education and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation required; Master's in Taxation or MBA preferred. Active CPA, CMAA, or equivalent certification essential.
Professional Experience
10+ years in tax, including 5+ in director-level roles managing Americas or multi-jurisdictional portfolios. Proven success in tax department build-outs, audit defenses, and strategic advisory.
Technical and Soft Skills
Expertise in U.S. tax codes, provisions, compliance software (e.g., Vertex, Avalara), and forecasting models. Exceptional communicator adept at stakeholder influence, team leadership, and regulatory navigation.
Why Join Us at Robert Half?
Robert Half offers unparalleled access to top-tier opportunities in North Dallas, TX, backed by our legacy as the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $220,000 - $300,000 (based on experience), plus bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid flexibility. Thrive in a supportive culture emphasizing growth, innovation, and work-life balance. Our Dallas team connects you to Fortune 500 clients and high-impact roles in finance and accounting. Apply today to transform tax strategies and advance your leadership journey with Robert Half—where exceptional talent meets extraordinary opportunities. Keywords: Tax Director jobs Dallas TX, Americas Tax leadership, CPA tax roles, tax compliance automation.
Locations
- Dallas, Texas, United States
Salary
220,000 - 300,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Tax Strategy and Planningintermediate
- Income Tax Return Preparationintermediate
- Sales and Use Tax Complianceintermediate
- Tax Provision and True-upsintermediate
- Legislative Monitoringintermediate
- Audit Managementintermediate
- Process Automationintermediate
- Cross-functional Collaborationintermediate
- External Advisor Managementintermediate
- Tax Technology Implementationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; CPA, CMA, or advanced tax credentials strongly preferred (experience)
- 10+ years of progressive tax leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a director-level role overseeing Americas or multi-jurisdictional tax operations (experience)
- Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax regulations, sales/use tax compliance across multiple states, and international tax considerations (experience)
- Proven track record leading in-house tax function transitions, process optimization, and technology implementations (e.g., tax software, ERP integrations) (experience)
- Strong strategic advisory skills with experience integrating tax into business decision-making for commercial, finance, and operations teams (experience)
- Excellent relationship-building abilities with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities (experience)
- Advanced proficiency in tax forecasting, reporting, and compliance aligned with global standards (e.g., ASC 740) (experience)
- Demonstrated success in monitoring tax law changes, identifying risks/opportunities, and managing audits to favorable outcomes (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted tax advisor to commercial, finance, and operations teams, embedding tax strategies into business decisions for optimal outcomes
- Collaborate cross-functionally to proactively identify and mitigate tax implications of new initiatives, mergers, expansions, and operational changes
- Lead the strategic transition to in-house income tax return preparation, mentoring the tax manager and establishing scalable, efficient processes
- Cultivate and manage relationships with external tax advisors to leverage expertise, control costs, and ensure high-value support
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across the Americas region, assessing risks and opportunities to inform company strategy
- Oversee preparation, review, and filing of federal/state income tax returns, annual provisions, true-ups, and related reporting
- Direct sales and use tax compliance for multiple business units across various states, coordinating with the Global Indirect Tax team
- Enhance tax reporting and forecasting accuracy through improved processes, aligning with global financial standards and deadlines
- Drive tax compliance innovations via technology, automation tools, and best practices to reduce manual effort and errors
- Represent the company in tax authority interactions, maintaining audit readiness, leading audit defense, and resolving disputes effectively
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- general: 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
- general: Professional development opportunities, including CPA reimbursement and leadership training
- general: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and tuition assistance
- general: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career advancement at Robert Half
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Job Description
Americas Tax Director - Strategic Leadership Role in North Dallas, TX
Are you a seasoned tax executive with a passion for strategic tax planning, compliance innovation, and cross-functional leadership? Robert Half is partnering with a dynamic organization in North Dallas, Texas to recruit an Americas Tax Director. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape tax strategy across the Americas region, drive process transformations, and deliver measurable business impact. With a focus on in-house tax operations, regulatory foresight, and technology-driven efficiencies, you'll play a key role in optimizing tax outcomes for a growing enterprise. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and excel at turning complex tax challenges into competitive advantages, this position is your next career milestone.
About the Role
As the Americas Tax Director, you will report to senior finance leadership and serve as the go-to expert for tax matters impacting commercial decisions, operational expansions, and financial reporting. Based in the vibrant Dallas, Texas area, this full-time position demands a blend of strategic vision, technical prowess, and interpersonal savvy. You'll lead the evolution of the tax function from reliance on external providers to a robust in-house model, leveraging cutting-edge tools for automation and forecasting. This role is ideal for CPA professionals with deep U.S. tax expertise who are ready to influence C-suite strategies and navigate multi-state, multi-entity compliance landscapes. Join Robert Half's network of elite finance talent and elevate your career in one of the nation's top business hubs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Tax Advisory and Collaboration
Act as a trusted partner to commercial, finance, and operations leaders, weaving tax insights into every major business decision. Anticipate tax ramifications of initiatives like market expansions, acquisitions, or supply chain shifts, collaborating across departments to maximize after-tax value and minimize exposures.
Tax Operations Leadership
Spearhead the shift to in-house preparation of income tax returns, annual provisions, and true-ups. Mentor the tax manager, standardize workflows, and implement automation technologies to streamline federal, state, and indirect tax processes for multiple business units spanning various states.
Compliance, Risk Management, and External Relations
Oversee sales/use tax compliance with support from the Global Indirect Tax team. Monitor evolving tax legislation across the Americas, pinpointing risks and opportunities. Build strategic alliances with external advisors for cost-effective support, and represent the company confidently in tax audits and authority dealings, ensuring perpetual audit readiness.
Process Innovation and Reporting Excellence
Champion tax reporting and forecasting enhancements aligned with global standards like ASC 740. Introduce industry-leading best practices, tax software, and ERP integrations to boost accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Required Qualifications
Education and Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation required; Master's in Taxation or MBA preferred. Active CPA, CMAA, or equivalent certification essential.
Professional Experience
10+ years in tax, including 5+ in director-level roles managing Americas or multi-jurisdictional portfolios. Proven success in tax department build-outs, audit defenses, and strategic advisory.
Technical and Soft Skills
Expertise in U.S. tax codes, provisions, compliance software (e.g., Vertex, Avalara), and forecasting models. Exceptional communicator adept at stakeholder influence, team leadership, and regulatory navigation.
Why Join Us at Robert Half?
Robert Half offers unparalleled access to top-tier opportunities in North Dallas, TX, backed by our legacy as the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm. Enjoy a competitive salary range of $220,000 - $300,000 (based on experience), plus bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid flexibility. Thrive in a supportive culture emphasizing growth, innovation, and work-life balance. Our Dallas team connects you to Fortune 500 clients and high-impact roles in finance and accounting. Apply today to transform tax strategies and advance your leadership journey with Robert Half—where exceptional talent meets extraordinary opportunities. Keywords: Tax Director jobs Dallas TX, Americas Tax leadership, CPA tax roles, tax compliance automation.
Locations
- Dallas, Texas, United States
Salary
220,000 - 300,000 USD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Tax Strategy and Planningintermediate
- Income Tax Return Preparationintermediate
- Sales and Use Tax Complianceintermediate
- Tax Provision and True-upsintermediate
- Legislative Monitoringintermediate
- Audit Managementintermediate
- Process Automationintermediate
- Cross-functional Collaborationintermediate
- External Advisor Managementintermediate
- Tax Technology Implementationintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field; CPA, CMA, or advanced tax credentials strongly preferred (experience)
- 10+ years of progressive tax leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a director-level role overseeing Americas or multi-jurisdictional tax operations (experience)
- Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax regulations, sales/use tax compliance across multiple states, and international tax considerations (experience)
- Proven track record leading in-house tax function transitions, process optimization, and technology implementations (e.g., tax software, ERP integrations) (experience)
- Strong strategic advisory skills with experience integrating tax into business decision-making for commercial, finance, and operations teams (experience)
- Excellent relationship-building abilities with external tax advisors, auditors, and tax authorities (experience)
- Advanced proficiency in tax forecasting, reporting, and compliance aligned with global standards (e.g., ASC 740) (experience)
- Demonstrated success in monitoring tax law changes, identifying risks/opportunities, and managing audits to favorable outcomes (experience)
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted tax advisor to commercial, finance, and operations teams, embedding tax strategies into business decisions for optimal outcomes
- Collaborate cross-functionally to proactively identify and mitigate tax implications of new initiatives, mergers, expansions, and operational changes
- Lead the strategic transition to in-house income tax return preparation, mentoring the tax manager and establishing scalable, efficient processes
- Cultivate and manage relationships with external tax advisors to leverage expertise, control costs, and ensure high-value support
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes across the Americas region, assessing risks and opportunities to inform company strategy
- Oversee preparation, review, and filing of federal/state income tax returns, annual provisions, true-ups, and related reporting
- Direct sales and use tax compliance for multiple business units across various states, coordinating with the Global Indirect Tax team
- Enhance tax reporting and forecasting accuracy through improved processes, aligning with global financial standards and deadlines
- Drive tax compliance innovations via technology, automation tools, and best practices to reduce manual effort and errors
- Represent the company in tax authority interactions, maintaining audit readiness, leading audit defense, and resolving disputes effectively
Benefits
- general: Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives
- general: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- general: 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company matching
- general: Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements including hybrid options
- general: Professional development opportunities, including CPA reimbursement and leadership training
- general: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and tuition assistance
- general: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career advancement at Robert Half
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