The Agora Companies, an international consortium of publishing companies, is seeking a
Tax Director to oversee its current tax team. This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned tax professional ready to bring their expertise to a dynamic, fast-paced environment while fostering innovation and excellence within the tax department.As a key member of the leadership team, the Tax Director will take a strategic role in managing compliance, planning, and risk analysis across all tax functions, including state and local tax (SALT), sales and use tax, and global indirect tax. If you're looking to elevate your career in the private sector while working with a collaborative and intelligent team, this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Oversight: Lead and mentor the tax team, ensuring timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all tax returns, with a focus on SALT, sales and use tax, and other indirect tax requirements.
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive tax compliance strategies, identifying opportunities for tax savings and managing risks effectively.
- Tax Research & Policy Development: Stay current with tax regulations and emerging trends, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance across all entities.
- Audit Management: Take a lead role in managing tax audits and resolving related issues, acting as the primary liaison with tax authorities.
- Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the organization’s key tax advisor, offering insights on SALT, GST, VAT, and other global indirect taxes.
- Collaboration: Partner with leadership across The Agora companies to align tax strategies with overall business goals.
- Software Utilization: Oversee the use of tax software, including OneSource Indirect Tax Solutions, and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
Requirements:
- Experience:
- 7+ years of tax management experience, with expertise in SALT and pass-through entities.
- Prior experience leading and developing tax teams.
- Exposure to GST and VAT (global indirect tax) is a strong plus.
- Skills & Attributes:
- Deep understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance high-level planning and day-to-day operations.
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
- Proven ability to manage audits and complex tax issues.
- Adaptability and a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Technical Knowledge:
- Proficiency in OneSource Indirect Tax Solutions software preferred.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise tax memos.
Compensation - $150,000 - $180,000
Who are we?
The Agora companies service 10+ affiliated publishing groups all around world. These publishing groups are focused on developing information and products that help individuals control their own destiny when it comes to matters of finance, health and lifestyle.We believe strongly in nurturing and developing our team members and don’t just hire to fill gaps. We see every individual as crucial to success of our mission and purposefully create opportunities for them to grow along with the organization.
