Director of Corporate Tax

Foundation Building Materials

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About The Position

The Director of Corporate Tax is responsible for leading the organization’s corporate tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management functions across United States federal, state, and local jurisdictions, along with Canadian jurisdictions. This role provides strategic oversight of income tax, indirect tax, and other tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements while optimizing the company’s tax position. Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Director of Corporate Tax partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to manage tax planning initiatives, audits, and financial reporting obligations. This position requires a strong technical tax background, leadership capability, and the ability to operate effectively within a large, multi-entity organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s in Taxation preferred
CPA required
10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including leadership experience within a large, multi-state or multinational organization and/or public accounting firm
Strong knowledge of US federal, state and Canadian income tax, ASC 740 tax provision requirements, and indirect tax considerations
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
Ability to clearly communicate complex tax matters to executive leadership and non-tax stakeholders
Microsoft Office products including advanced Excel capabilities and an ability to learn internal reporting applications including OneSource Provision, Planful, Power BI, Blackline and Ariba

Responsibilities

Develop and execute corporate tax strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
Identify tax planning opportunities to optimize effective tax rate while maintaining compliance and risk controls
Evaluate tax implications of acquisitions, cross-border transactions, restructuring, new business initiatives, and operational budgets
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess impact on the organization
Oversee preparation and review of United States federal, state, local and Canadian income tax returns and related filings
Ensure timely and accurate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with GAAP (ASC 740)
Oversee indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, Canadian GST and other transactional taxes as applicable
Maintain appropriate documentation and controls to support audit readiness and compliance, including Transfer Pricing Documentation
Lead and manage tax audits, inquiries, and examinations by US federal, state, and Canadian tax authorities
Mitigate tax risks through proactive monitoring, internal controls, and process improvements.
Coordinate with external auditors and advisors regarding tax-related matters
Lead and develop internal tax team members, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
Serve as a key advisor to senior finance leadership on tax-related matters
Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, IT, and Operations to ensure accurate data reporting and compliance
Support integration efforts and alignment with parent company tax strategies and reporting requirements
Oversee tax-related systems, data management, and reporting processes
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and internal controls within tax operations
Ensure appropriate documentation and process standardization across entities
Perform other duties as assigned to support Finance and Corporate objectives