Director Tax

At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

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At CDW we make it happen together. Trust connection and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. Its why were coworkers not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where were headed. Were proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented finance professional to lead our Direct Tax functions. This role is responsible for overseeing the entire tax lifecycle of the direct tax function and includes managing U.S. federal state and international tax compliance audits and is responsible for identifying tax planning opportunities that align with CDWs operating model and values. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in U.S. federal state and international tax law tax compliance tax provision (ASC 740) along with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What youll do

• Represent the direct tax function as it relates to organizational change initiatives within Finance including system implementations process redesign and policy updates.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture by setting measurable goals recognizing achievements and promoting continuous improvement.
• Develop succession plans and career paths to ensure long-term team capability and leadership pipeline.
• Set strategic direction for the function in alignment with corporate goals and evolving business needs.
• Lead the preparation review and timely filing of all income tax compliance filings including federal state and international tax returns annual reports quarterly estimates and extensions.
• Review quarterly tax provisions (ASC 740) and related footnotes and disclosures for SEC filings.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new tax law and regulatory changes model and present impact analysis to leadership.
• Provide guidance on the tax consequences of complex transactions such as M&A debt refinancings and differences in GAAP vs tax methods of accounting.
• Collaborate with auditors to support external audit of financial statements.

• Lead negotiate and finalize audits with federal state and local taxing authorities.

• Maintain existing tax planning initiatives as well as identify opportunities to reduce tax burden with strategies that are aligned with CDWs go-to-market strategy internal operating model and company values.
• Establish and advise the business on group transfer pricing policies and oversee the required annual transfer pricing documentation.
• Manage the direct tax Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program including risk assessments control testing and remediation.
• Drive continuous improvement in income tax compliance and tax accounting processes systems and documentation standards.
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals fostering a culture of integrity and excellence.

What we expect of you

• Ownership and accountability of self and team delivering on commitments and results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership.
• Ability to influence without authority and effectively and efficiently engage with cross functional teams leading to best outcomes for the company.
• Strong capabilities around talent management including talent development and optimization.
• Business and financial acumen with ability to understand the business transactions and tax implications of those transactions leading to a better understanding of the tax implications prior to close.
• Advanced knowledge of tax accounting and tax principles and practices with the ability to apply them in a business analysis situation.
• Strong data and analytics capabilities leveraging large data sets and driving insights and trends to identify opportunities for tax savings or potential areas of risk.
• Process improvement and innovation mindset with ability to scope a problem develop solutions and drive the execution of the solution with new and innovative tools.
• Approaches each day with critical thinking and continuously challenging how we are executing with ability to evaluate new ways of working.

Minimum basic requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance
• Experience working with large public entities is required
• CPA and public accounting experience is preferred
• Masters degree in tax is preferred
• 8-10 years of experience with 4 years minimum in a reporting role and 4 years minimum in a management role

About CDW

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.

We make technology work so people can do great things.

CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business government education and healthcare customers in the United States the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together we unite. Together we win. Together we thrive.

CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law.