Temporary Tax Director, Direct Tax

Angi

2h•$70 - $95•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Temporary Tax Director to lead our direct tax and tax provision functions in a dynamic, marketplace environment. This role will be responsible for overseeing domestic and international income tax compliance and ASC 740 tax accounting. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of Technology and Marketplace tax complexities, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can scale tax processes to support business growth and evolving regulations. This position will be remote and require candidates to work up to 40 hours per week. The hourly rate for this role ranges from $70-$95 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s in Tax or JD/LLM preferred
CPA preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in U.S. federal, state, and international income tax, including public accounting and in-house corporate experience
Strong technical expertise in ASC 740, U.S. international tax provisions, and compliance
Proven ability to manage tax provision processes for multinational companies
Experience working in fast-paced environments (preferably eCommerce, SaaS, or digital retail)
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle), and tax compliance tools (e.g., OneSource, CorpTax)
Exposure to OECD Pillar Two or BEPS 2.0 implementation

Responsibilities

Lead quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision processes, including preparation, review, and disclosure of tax footnotes
Manage deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions across U.S. and international entities
Ensure SOX-compliant internal controls over tax reporting and interface effectively with external auditors
Partner with global finance teams and local advisors to ensure proper tax advisors to ensure the preparation and timely filing of U.S. federal, state, local, and international income tax returns, including international information reporting (e.g., Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118)
Maintain accurate documentation for transfer pricing and foreign tax credit positions
Monitor OECD, BEPS 2.0, and global tax reform developments and assess potential impacts
Identify and implement strategic tax planning opportunities to reduce the global effective tax rate (ETR)
Support M&A due diligence, structuring, and integration efforts from a direct tax and provision perspective
Evaluate and optimize the tax impact of digital marketplace operations, cross-border sales, and evolving nexus rules
Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and Product teams to align tax strategy with business priorities
Work closely with the indirect tax team on nexus studies, marketplace facilitator rules, and audit responses
Support transfer pricing policies, documentation, and intercompany charges for digital services, IP, and logistics