Senior Director, Tax

Pursuit Collection•Denver, CO

9d•$190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Pursuit is hiring a Senior Director, Tax to lead its global tax function. The role owns public-company income tax accounting and reporting, tax compliance and controls, risk management, global tax strategy, acquisition-related tax matters, and the development of the tax team and operating processes. The position supports Pursuit’s publicly traded, U.S.-parented multinational business and works with senior leadership, Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Treasury, external auditors, tax authorities, and outside advisors. The role is based in Denver. The stated annual salary range is $190,000 to $210,000, depending on factors including responsibilities, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The position is eligible for a 25% short-term incentive bonus target and an annual RSU grant, subject to applicable plan terms. Pursuit offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a retirement/401(k) matching plan where applicable, paid time off and holidays, wellbeing programs, employee discounts, and other benefits. Benefits eligibility may vary by position type and hours worked. The successful candidate will bring substantial corporate tax leadership experience, deep ASC 740 expertise, and experience supporting a U.S. publicly traded company. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; a CPA is strongly preferred, as is a master’s degree in taxation or a related advanced degree. Canadian tax experience and experience improving tax technology and processes are preferred but not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive tax experience, including leadership responsibility within a corporate tax function or public accounting practice.
Significant experience supporting a U.S. publicly traded company, in-house or through substantial public-company client responsibilities.
Deep, hands-on ASC 740 expertise, including ownership or substantive review of complex quarterly and annual consolidated tax provisions.
Experience with SEC tax disclosures, external audits, and Sarbanes-Oxley tax controls.
Experience evaluating tax implications of acquisitions and other significant transactions.
Ability to lead teams, manage external advisors, and deliver accurate work within demanding reporting timelines.
Global tax experience supporting a U.S.-parented multinational organization.
Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate income tax, indirect taxes—including sales and use tax, GST/HST, and VAT—and property tax management, with experience leading compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Strong technical research, analytical, and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to explain recommendations clearly.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is strongly preferred.
Master’s degree in Taxation or a related advanced degree.
Experience supporting international acquisitions, transaction structuring, and post-acquisition integration.
A combination of public accounting and in-house public-company experience.
Experience with Canadian income tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
Experience improving tax technology, automating provision and compliance processes, and building a tax function that can scale with growth.

Responsibilities

Own the quarterly and annual global income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and return-to-provision adjustments.
Lead preparation and review of income tax footnotes and tax disclosures for Forms 10-K and 10-Q in coordination with financial reporting.
Evaluate tax accounting effects of acquisitions, equity compensation, intercompany transactions, and other significant business activities, and maintain documentation for material tax positions and judgments.
Serve as the primary tax contact for external auditors and communicate significant tax matters to senior leadership and, as appropriate, the Audit Committee.
Lead U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance and oversee Canadian income tax compliance through internal resources and external advisors.
Establish accountability for tax filings, estimated payments, extensions, and other jurisdictional reporting obligations.
Lead transfer pricing studies and analysis with third-party advisors and develop documented intercompany pricing policies aligned with business operations and arm’s-length requirements.
Own tax-related Sarbanes-Oxley controls, including design, documentation, execution, testing support, and remediation.
Lead tax examinations and inquiries, coordinating responses and resolving issues with tax authorities and advisors.
Monitor tax law and accounting guidance changes, assess their effects, and recommend action plans.
Lead U.S. and Canadian indirect and non-income tax matters, including sales and use taxes, GST/HST, provincial sales taxes, lodging and occupancy taxes, tourism-related taxes, and other transaction taxes; oversee compliance, registrations, exemptions, audits, controls, and planning with business and finance teams.
Lead real and personal property tax management, including assessment reviews, payment calendars, appeals, and coordination with operating teams, assessors, and external advisors.
Develop tax strategies that support business objectives, manage risk, and improve cash tax efficiency.
Partner with Corporate Development, Finance, and Legal on acquisition diligence, transaction structuring, cash tax forecasting, and assessment of tax exposures and opportunities.
Lead tax integration of acquired businesses, including opening tax balances, reporting processes, compliance calendars, and internal controls.
Oversee cross-border tax matters, including transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, withholding taxes, and repatriation planning.
Partner with Treasury on tax implications of financing, capital structure, and movement of funds across jurisdictions.
Lead and develop the tax team, setting priorities and accountability and creating opportunities for growth.
Manage external tax advisors, balancing expertise, service quality, and cost.
Improve tax processes, systems, and data quality to enable efficient reporting and a scalable global tax function.
Develop tax forecasts and budgets, giving leadership visibility into cash taxes, effective tax rates, and emerging risks.
Build relationships across Pursuit and communicate complex tax matters in clear, business-relevant terms.