Global Indirect Tax Director
At a glance
Director-level Tax role at Grant Thornton Advisors. Boston · full-time · $197,800–$247,250 base.
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What you'll do
- Provide tax planning, consulting and compliance support across multiple client engagements
- Handle questions from state tax agencies and other authorities, and coordinate information gathering with clients
- Direct staff as they work through client concerns and tax issues found during return preparation
- Oversee several client assignments at once and lead project and engagement work
- Present services to current and potential clients, and contribute to proposals and other sales pursuits
What you bring
- At least ten years of growing responsibility in tax compliance or tax consulting
- You need a CPA, JD, or certification from the Institute for Professionals in Taxation
- Clear written and spoken communication, along with strong computer skills
- An accounting bachelor's degree is preferred
Who this fits
This director role suits someone comfortable leading staff, managing multiple client projects, and supporting sales efforts. Travel may be needed.
From the employer
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.