Director, Business Tax

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Director, Business Tax is a senior leader within The Friedkin Group’s Tax organization, responsible for setting and executing the business tax strategy across the company’s large operating businesses and pass-through entities. This role owns end-to-end tax planning, compliance, and advisory for S corporations and operating partnerships with complex, multi-state footprints, where complexity is driven by scale, transactions, and strategic activity rather than volume alone. Serving as the primary business tax authority and advisor to senior business leaders and shareholders, you will influence decisions across operations, Finance, and the Family Office. You will partner closely with Tax leadership to shape the direction of the business tax function, ensuring it evolves alongside the organization’s growth and investment activity. As part of a collaborative family office environment, you will drive a globally informed, shareholder-focused approach to tax planning, structuring, and reporting—balancing technical rigor with practical, business-minded solutions. This role provides leadership over people, process, and strategy, with accountability for optimizing tax outcomes while maintaining compliance and governance excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university required
10+ years of experience, including significant public accounting experience and progressive responsibility in business tax
Deep technical expertise in federal business tax, with a strong command of S-corporation and partnership taxation (allocations, basis, distributions) and working knowledge of SALT implications for operating businesses
Demonstrated experience in strategic business structuring and transaction planning
Strong capabilities in research, modeling, and forecasting to support executive decision-making
Proven ability to analyze and communicate complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders with clarity and confidence
Strategic, proactive leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to influence across business units and functions
Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements and scalable solutions
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Own and oversee the accurate and timely filing of business tax returns (with a focus on Form 1120S), quarterly tax projections, and tax provisions across the enterprise.
Provide leadership on multi-state tax matters, including apportionment, composite and withholding requirements, sales & use considerations, and franchise taxes.
Direct and manage state, federal, and sales tax audits, including audit strategy, coordination with advisors, and stakeholder communication.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership by developing deep knowledge of operating models, business plans, and strategic initiatives to deliver value-driven tax planning and optimization.
Lead sophisticated tax planning initiatives, including strategies related to §163(j), §199A, basis and distribution planning, §754/§743(b) elections, and accounting method changes (e.g., §263A capitalization, inventory/LIFO).
Advise on the tax-efficient structuring and execution of acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and external advisors.
Establish and drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of tax workflows, including data intake, apportionment, e-filing, and workpaper processes.
Research complex tax issues and distill findings into clear, actionable guidance for executive leadership and business partners.
Partner closely with the Family Office to ensure alignment of tax positions and proactively communicate tax implications impacting shareholders.
Monitor tax law changes, regulatory guidance, and court decisions; evaluate enterprise-wide impact and recommend strategies to minimize risk and optimize outcomes.
Lead, develop, and mentor a team, setting priorities, reviewing work, building bench strength, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.