Senior Director, Tax

Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality•Denver, CO

About The Position

Pursuit is hiring a Senior Director, Tax to lead the company’s global tax function. Based in Denver, this role owns public-company tax accounting and reporting, tax compliance and risk management, global tax strategy, and tax team leadership. The position partners with Finance, Legal, Corporate Development, Treasury, financial reporting, operating teams, external advisors, auditors, and tax authorities to support accurate reporting, compliance, strategic transactions, and business objectives. The role owns 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. It oversees tax disclosures for Forms 10-K and 10-Q, evaluates tax accounting implications of significant business activities, documents material tax positions, and serves as the primary tax contact for external auditors. It also leads U.S. and Canadian tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax-related Sarbanes-Oxley controls, tax examinations, indirect and non-income tax matters, and real and personal property tax management. The Senior Director develops tax strategies, supports acquisition diligence and structuring, leads acquired-business tax integration, oversees cross-border tax matters, and partners with Treasury on financing and movement of funds across jurisdictions. The role leads and develops the tax team, manages external tax advisors, improves tax processes and systems, develops tax forecasts and budgets, and communicates tax matters clearly to leadership and colleagues. The position is based in Denver. The stated salary range is $190,000–$210,000 per year, with eligibility for a 25% short-term incentive bonus target and an annual RSU grant, subject to applicable plan terms. Pursuit describes a collaborative, inclusive work environment and offers a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement/401(k) matching where applicable, paid time off and holidays, wellbeing resources, and employee discounts. Benefits eligibility may vary by position type and hours worked.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive tax experience, including leadership responsibility in 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.
Demonstrated 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 ability to explain recommendations clearly.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
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 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 collaboration with the financial reporting team.
Evaluate tax accounting implications of acquisitions, equity compensation, intercompany transactions, and other significant business activities.
Maintain technical documentation supporting material tax positions, judgments, and conclusions.
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 related reporting obligations across jurisdictions.
Lead transfer pricing studies and analysis with third-party advisors and develop defensible, documented intercompany pricing policies that align with operations and applicable 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 implications, and translate them into recommendations and 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 applicable transaction taxes.
Oversee indirect tax compliance, registrations, exemptions, audits, controls, and related planning in coordination 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 evaluation 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, establishing priorities, accountability, and growth opportunities.
Manage external tax advisors, balancing technical expertise, service quality, and cost.
Improve tax processes, systems, and data quality to support efficient reporting and a scalable global tax function.
Develop tax forecasts and budgets, providing leadership visibility into cash taxes, effective tax rates, and emerging risks.
Build strong relationships across Pursuit and communicate complex tax matters in straightforward, business-relevant terms.