Director Federal Tax

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

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About The Position

Owns the company’s federal income tax function for a publicly traded, multinational organization. Leads federal tax compliance, planning, audit management, and global components of the quarterly and annual tax provision (ASC 740) in partnership with the broader tax leadership team. Provides guidance to finance and senior leadership to manage risk, support business initiatives, and improve tax outcomes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience leading federal corporate income tax matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax and ASC 740, including uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Experience leading IRS audits/controversy and managing external advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop tax professionals and deliver results through others.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to partner across functions and with senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, JD, LLM, or equivalent professional credentials.
• Advanced degrees (e.g., MST, MBA, or related).
• Experience in a publicly traded and/or multinational corporate environment.
• Experience with federal tax planning for transactions, integrations, and business initiatives.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience (public accounting and/or multinational corporate environment preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the global tax provision process under ASC 740 (including uncertain tax positions/FIN 48), supporting disclosures, and coordination with external auditors.
• Lead preparation, review, and filing of the U.S. federal consolidated income tax return and related workpapers; set positions and documentation standards.
• Develop and execute federal tax planning strategies (e.g., entity/structure, credit utilization, cash tax optimization) in alignment with business objectives.
• Manage IRS examinations and federal controversy matters; act as primary company liaison and coordinate advisors; evaluate risks and settlement strategies.
• Partner with finance, legal, treasury, HR/payroll, and business leaders on transactions, integrations, and other initiatives with federal tax impact.
• Oversee federal tax processes, controls, calendars, and data readiness; drive continuous improvement and technology/process efficiencies.
• Lead and develop federal tax talent (internal team and external providers); set goals, delegate work, review deliverables, and provide coaching.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and communicate impacts to leadership; recommend actions as needed.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees