Senior Director Tax

Floor & Decor • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Tax leads Floor & Decor’s total tax function, including U.S. federal and state income tax, ASC 740 financial reporting, property tax, sales and use tax, and compliance. The role sets enterprise tax strategy, ensures accurate, timely, and compliant tax positions, and manages tax risk in support of the company’s financial and operational objectives. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Senior Director partners with the CFO, Legal, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations, and represents the tax function with external auditors, advisors, and taxing authorities.

The role owns quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provisions, monthly tax entries and account reconciliations, tax positions on complex transactions, and tax disclosures for SEC filings. It oversees federal and state income tax returns, multi-state compliance, sales and use tax operations, property tax compliance and appeals, and tax audits and controversy matters. The Senior Director develops tax strategy and planning opportunities, advises leadership on tax implications of business decisions, and manages tax risk, reserves, and disclosures.

The position leads and develops tax managers and professionals across income tax, indirect tax, property tax, and trade; owns department organization, budget, and external advisor spending; maintains internal controls and processes, including SOX compliance where applicable; and drives efficiency through technology, automation, and best practices. Occasional travel may be required. The work environment is typically quiet, and extended hours may be needed during monthly or quarterly close and SEC filing periods. The role involves sedentary work, with sitting most of the time and brief periods of walking or standing; it may require occasionally exerting 10–20 pounds of force.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• CPA required.
• 12–15 years of progressive tax experience, including 5+ years of people leadership and management of managers.
• Public company ASC 740 and SEC reporting experience.
• Deep expertise in ASC 740 tax accounting and provision processes.
• Executive presence and ability to research complex tax topics and clearly present them to the Corporate Controller, CFO, and internal and external auditors.
• Proven ability to lead managers, build high-performing teams, and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad knowledge of income, sales and use, property, and trade tax requirements and related internal controls.
• Sound judgment in assessing and managing tax risk, including audit defense and negotiation with taxing authorities.
• Ability to drive process improvements and develop systematic processes.
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and adapt to changing organizational and operational needs.
• Occasional travel may be required, including air and/or car travel.
• Ability to perform sedentary work, including sitting most of the time, brief periods of walking or standing, and occasionally exerting 10–20 pounds of force.
• Extended hours may be required during monthly or quarterly close and SEC filing periods.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of sales and use tax and customs and trade compliance preferred.
• Experience leading tax audits preferred.
• Proficiency with OneSource tax software preferred.
• Proficiency with Oracle general ledger systems preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own preparation, review, and analysis of quarterly and annual U.S. income tax provisions under ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and effective tax rate reconciliations.
• Own monthly income tax entries and ensure income tax accounts in financial statements are properly stated and reconciled.
• Set tax accounting positions on complex items, including stock-based compensation, fixed assets, inventory, leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and other transactions.
• Own tax footnotes and disclosures for SEC filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q, and support the Corporate Controller and CFO in presenting tax matters to the Audit Committee and external auditors.
• Assess new tax legislation, accounting standards, and regulatory changes and communicate their implications to senior leadership.
• Provide effective tax rate forecasts and cash tax projections for earnings guidance and financial planning.
• Oversee preparation and timely filing of federal and state corporate income tax returns, including consolidated returns and related schedules.
• Manage multi-state income tax compliance, including apportionment, nexus determinations, and state-specific matters relevant to retail operations.
• Direct sales and use tax operations, including collection and remittance, tax engine configuration, exemption certificate management, and returns.
• Manage external tax preparers and service providers while maintaining internal ownership and review processes.
• Lead federal, state, and local income, sales and use, and property tax audits, appeals, and voluntary disclosure matters through resolution.
• Direct external counsel and advisors on controversy matters and ensure exposures are reflected appropriately in reserves and disclosures.
• Maintain a documented tax risk framework and monitor exposures across tax types.
• Develop and execute enterprise tax strategy to optimize effective tax rates and cash taxes while complying with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify and evaluate tax opportunities related to retail operations, including credits, deductions, incentives, and structuring of business activities and investments in stores and distribution networks.
• Advise executive leadership and business units on tax implications of operational decisions, capital investments, financing, mergers and acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Direct property tax compliance, including real and personal property tax returns, assessments, appeals, and payments across jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with real estate, finance, and operations teams to support accurate asset reporting for property tax purposes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax managers and professionals across income tax, indirect tax, property tax, and trade; set priorities, conduct performance reviews, and build succession plans.
• Own tax department organization design, budget, and external advisor spending.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and processes for tax compliance and reporting, including SOX compliance where applicable.
• Drive efficiency through technology, automation, and tax operations best practices.
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and external auditors on tax matters affecting financial statements.
• Partner with the CFO, Legal, Supply Chain, Real Estate, and Operations leaders to align tax strategy with enterprise priorities.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities and career advancement opportunities at every level.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and other insurance plans, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates.
• Paid holidays and a personal holiday.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off starting on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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