Head of Global Tax

Accertify, Inc. • Itasca, IL

3d • $175,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Global Tax owns Accertify’s global tax and compliance strategy across all legal entities and reports directly to the CFO. This hands-on, forward-looking leader oversees the global tax function, optimizes cash taxes across jurisdictions, and advances tax technology, including AI-enabled tax provisioning, tax software, and best-in-class systems and processes. The role is accountable for international, federal, state, and local income tax compliance; sales and VAT taxes; tax planning; and income tax accounting under ASC 740. The Head of Global Tax also supports M&A due diligence, tax structuring, E&P analysis, and related tax matters, manages external tax service providers, and collaborates closely with cross-functional business leaders and tax professionals as a key member of the Finance organization.

The position is based at Accertify’s headquarters in Itasca, Illinois, with regular in-office presence and flexibility to work remotely under the company’s hybrid work model. Employment eligibility to work in the U.S. is required; Accertify will not pursue visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive global tax leadership experience, with a successful track record as a Tax Leader in a PE-owned multinational technology company.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including internal management and private equity colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and provide recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute operationally and strategically to the development and execution of business and tax strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in taxation.
• Experience working in a private equity-owned company with consistently high standards.
• Ability to operate successfully in a demanding, fast-paced environment requiring focus and agility.
• Hands-on approach and success working in a team-based environment.
• U.S. employment eligibility; visa sponsorship will not be pursued.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a Big 4 firm.
• CPA or other relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax compliance and ensure timely and accurate completion of all global tax filings.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws for each global legal entity and provide supporting data to tax service providers so direct and indirect tax filings are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop and maintain the global tax and compliance calendar.
• Coordinate with outsourced tax compliance firms and local providers while owning and remaining accountable for the tax compliance function.
• Work with the accounting team to calculate quarterly and annual income tax provisions and maintain the deferred income tax inventory.
• Oversee preparation and review of tax workpapers with outside tax service providers, including allocation schedules and book-to-tax adjustments.
• Serve as the primary contact for independent auditors and manage external providers throughout tax audits.
• Evaluate and implement effective tax strategies in collaboration with tax advisors.
• Develop tax strategy ideas and supportable tax positions in coordination with tax advisors.
• Provide input on tax structure for M&A transactions and lead tax diligence.
• Work with external auditors on quarterly reviews and annual audit requests.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives, including a company bonus incentive program.
• Meaningful benefits and programs supporting overall well-being.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible ways of working.

What This Job Offers

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