Tax Director

This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. LHH is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead complex tax structuring, planning, and compliance initiatives while providing strategic tax guidance to our client’s global team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled tax professional with deep expertise in aviation finance, partnership structures, and international tax matters. The anticipated salary for this role is between $200,000-$250,000 a year. Responsibilities Lead tax structuring, planning, and compliance for a global aviation finance business, including complex partnership arrangements, income allocation, basis adjustments, and related planning. Develop, implement, and monitor tax strategies aimed at minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring full compliance. Oversee internal staff and third‑party service providers responsible for preparing monthly, bi‑monthly, quarterly, and annual tax filings, including FATCA, FBAR, VAT, GST, and domestic and international partnership and corporate tax returns. Advise legal, capital markets, and business teams on tax considerations related to aviation purchase, sale, finance, and leasing transactions. Partner with accounting, finance, and operations teams to create tax‑efficient structures that balance risk management with business objectives. Provide guidance on tax accounting, transaction economics, partner allocations, tax distributions, and other tax impacts throughout the transaction lifecycle. Correspond with tax authorities in response to notices and inquiries. Review and advise on tax provision calculations across multiple jurisdictions. Stay current on evolving tax laws and regulations, and communicate relevant updates to key stakeholders. Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience in a public accounting firm and/or aviation finance company, with a focus on complex aviation finance and leasing transactions. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field. CPA or Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred. Prior Big 4 or large CPA firm experience preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power BI), Adobe Acrobat, BNA online research, File-in-Time, and various internal databases. Deep knowledge of tax structuring and compliance for international aviation finance and leasing transactions. Strong technical expertise in U.S. and international partnership and corporate tax matters, including those involving private investment funds and special purpose investment vehicles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work effectively with internal teams and external service providers, auditors, and advisors. High integrity and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a fast‑paced, high-volume workload with minimal supervision. Medical, Dental and Vision HSAs PTO/Holidays/Sick time 401(k) match Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid parental leave Life/Disability insurance Tuition support Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinanc Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Airlines and Aviation and Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr