Director, Tax

Ascend Wellness Holdings • New York, NY

3d • Remote

About The Position

The Director, Tax plays a key role in ensuring compliance, driving tax efficiency, and supporting complex business initiatives across a multi-state footprint. This position will collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams and serve as the company's in-house subject matter expert on tax compliance and reporting. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role, ideal for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in an evolving, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally in a combination of corporate and public accounting environments.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and federal/state tax compliance.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex tax filings and projects with minimal oversight.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner across departments and present findings to executive leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a multi-state or multi-entity organization a plus.
• Transactional M&A experience preferred, including tax due diligence and integration support.
• Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) preferred for ease of onsite collaboration with the corporate team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and filing of all federal and state income tax returns, including related analysis, schedules, and documentation.
• Oversee sales, payroll, and real estate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure timely filings and adherence to all tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate tax records, ensuring proper documentation to support all tax positions and filings.
• Prepare and review tax provision disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure appropriate tax treatment of transactions and accurate financial statement presentation.
• Support the CFO and team on tax-related components of financial statements, forecasts, and budgeting.
• Conduct tax research and analysis on evolving legislation, identifying opportunities for savings and risk mitigation.
• Provide M&A and capital markets tax advisory support, including due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Develop and implement tax efficiency initiatives aligned with company goals and industry best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to navigate complex multi-state cannabis tax regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance internal processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the tax function.
• Serve as a key resource for internal stakeholders, translating complex tax concepts into actionable business guidance.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage third-party consultants as needed for audits, special projects, or temporary support.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

What This Job Offers

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