Director - Tax Planning and Controversy

FERGUSON • Tampa, FL

2d • $112,914 - $214,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director - Tax Planning and Controversy plays a significant leadership role in global tax planning initiatives for the Ferguson tax team. This role is responsible for leading planning initiatives including transfer pricing analyses, management cost allocation studies, merger and acquisition activities, restructuring and other projects. The Director will also play a leadership role in significant income tax audits and engage periodically in supporting indirect tax audits, interacting with tax authorities on behalf of the company. This role requires proactive engagement with Ferguson’s business partners to support their tax needs and become a trusted resource. The Director will handle external service providers, ensure reporting and compliance impacts of planning initiatives are well communicated and reflected in Ferguson’s tax reporting and compliance, and manage SOX requirements related to projects and planning. Additionally, the Director will lead tax special projects, support tax aspects of corporate-wide initiatives, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax laws affecting the company, identifying risks and opportunities and updating relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years accounting firm and corporate tax experience. Exposure to international and US state planning a plus.
• 5+ years tax planning and controversy experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of tax laws, regulations and accounting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interact as a proactive strategic business partner.
• Team player with the ability to work with remote team members and support cross functional goals.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Proficient with technology commonly employed by finance and tax departments.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Taxation or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies global, federal and state tax planning opportunities and is responsible for leading planning initiatives including transfer pricing analyses, management cost allocation studies, merger and acquisition activities, restructuring and other projects.
• Provides leadership and guidance to Tax Manager and Tax Analysts supporting these above initiatives.
• Plays a leadership role in significant income tax audits and engages periodically in supporting indirect tax audits. Interacts with tax authorities on behalf of the company.
• Proactively engages with Ferguson’s business partners to support their tax needs and become a trusted resource for the business leaders.
• Handles external service providers.
• Ensures that reporting and compliance impacts of planning initiatives are well communicated and reflected in Ferguson’s tax reporting and compliance and any SOX requirements related to projects and planning are properly accomplished.
• Leads tax special projects and supports tax aspects of corporate wide initiatives.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of tax laws affecting the company, use knowledge of these laws to identify risks and opportunities and updates relevant stakeholders.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match
• mental health coverage
• gender affirming and family building benefits
• paid parental leave
• associate discounts
• community involvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director