Director, Tax

Constant Contact • Waltham, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Constant Contact, we are seriously awesome people who take ownership and make an impact by operating with the mindset, integrity and courage of a small business owner. There’s something so profoundly rewarding about knowing that your work is empowering people everywhere to pursue their dreams. Here, we all play an integral part in helping business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profits and individuals to succeed by giving them all the help and tools they need to grow online. We’re energized by new challenges and new possibilities-and we’re just getting started!
The Tax Director is a trusted advisor within Constant Contact, overseeing and providing guidance on the Company’s tax compliance, provisions, and strategy. The Tax Director role reports to the Company’s Vice President of Accounting and has a team of 2 tax analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Tax with 10+ years of experience.
• Expert knowledge on ASC – 740 (Income tax accounting).
• Experience managing large, complex income tax provisions.
• Experience managing global tax compliance (income, sales, VAT, property, and other).
• Experience with tax forecasting
• Experience managing external auditors.
• Analytical with strong project and time management skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Skilled in managing and optimizing effective relationships with multiple external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own global compliance, accounting, and internal controls for all of the Company’s taxes.
• Global transfer pricing policy and compliance.
• Lead long and short-term tax planning aligned with financial objectives.
• Advise executive leadership on tax implications of strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, transfer pricing, expansion).
• Manage global tax audits and resolve disputes with tax authorities.
• Monitor tax legislative changes and assess the impact on the business.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all federal, state, and international tax laws
• Oversee preparation and filing of income tax returns, indirect taxes (sales/VAT/GST), and other statutory filings.
• Manage and mentor the tax team, foster development of in-house tax expertise.
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Legal, and HR to align tax with business operations and policies.
• Liaise with external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities.
• Lead tax diligence and structuring for mergers, acquisitions, and entity reorganizations.
• Assess and mitigate tax risks related to business transactions.
• Integrate tax operations post-acquisition
• Maintain strong internal controls over tax processes.

Benefits

• A generous paid time off policy and a competitive benefits package that supports the health and well-being of you and your family
• At Constant Contact, we’re all about work flexibility and are proud to serve our customers as a hybrid workforce. Our hybrid work model combines the convenience of remote work with access to our great office locations to collaborate in-person, participate in live trainings, and socialize with colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees