Tax Director

Ergon Inc., a leading privately held company, is seeking a highly skilled Tax Director to manage tax reporting and compliance for its large, diversified organization. The successful candidate will oversee the timely and accurate filing of tax reports each month across 36 states and at the federal level.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Professional Accountancy and a minimum of 10 years of finance or accounting experience. Professional credentials, such as a CPA, are a plus. The Tax Director will be responsible for defining and resolving complex issues where fundamental principles do not clearly apply or where data appears to conflict.

The role requires strong leadership skills, with a team-oriented and collaborative approach to work. The Tax Director will also be responsible for staying abreast of changes in tax rules, regulations, and rates, and for providing tax research and advice to support all domestic companies.

The Tax Director will be a vital part of Ergon's tax team, working closely with other departments to ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, health, life, dental, holidays, vacation, sick leave, tuition assistance, and profit sharing.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer and requires pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and MVRs. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, managing, and developing staff, emphasizing employee growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage tax reporting and compliance for a large, diversified organization
• Oversee the completion of accurate and timely tax returns to minimize tax obligations
• Define and resolve complex issues where fundamental principles do not clearly apply or where data appears to conflict
• Provide tax research and advice to support all domestic companies
• Stay abreast of changes in tax rules, regulations, and rates
• Research tax incentives for new locations and projects to minimize state and local tax burden
• Vital role in mergers and acquisitions, providing tax guidance and overseeing due diligence on state and local tax issues
• Recruit, manage, and develop staff, emphasizing employee growth and development