Director, Tax (Dallas)
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 161000 - 229800
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
At PowerSchool we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible and a career with us means youre joining a successful team committed to engaging empowering and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
Our Tax team oversees the companys tax accounting compliance and reporting obligations. They advise the company on tax planning opportunities and work to ensure the organization remains compliant while maximizing tax savings.
Responsibilities
Description
The Director of Tax will oversee the companys tax planning compliance reporting and strategy. They work to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations while optimizing the organizations tax position. The role involves working with external firms and collaborating with other departments to align tax strategies with business objectives.
Your day-to-day job will consist of:
- Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with corporate objectives to minimize tax liability and ensure compliance
- Liaison with 3rd party firms to ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal state and local income tax returns
- Lead the companys income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740
- Provide tax guidance on potential mergers acquisitions divestitures entity formation cross-border initiatives and other major corporate transactions
- Collaborate with finance legal and operational teams to ensure tax considerations are properly integrated into business decisions
- Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements annual reports and other regulatory filings in accordance with local laws and accounting standards
- Drive continuous improvement and standardization of tax processes controls and documentation
- Own the global transfer pricing policy and documentation strategy
- Stay current on changes in tax legislation and communicate their impact on the business
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
- Minimum 7 years of progressive tax experience
- Experience in tax accounting corporate tax compliance transfer pricing and M&A tax structuring
- Understanding of international tax laws and cross-border transactions
- Strategic thinker with a proactive solutions-oriented approach
- Excellent analytical communication and leadership skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree or CPA strongly preferred
- Strong preference for a mix of public accounting and in-house corporate tax roles
Compensation & Benefits
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical Dental Vision Pharmacy benefits Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $161000 - $229800 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicants skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures degrees and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO Commitment
PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process please let us know by emailing
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Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
