Director of Taxation
2 weeks ago
Job Location
Gig Harbor, WA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$125000.00 - $150000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
None
Description
Director of Taxation[JP1]
Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Director of Taxation that will lead all aspects of the company's tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management. This role focuses on indirect tax, including sales and use tax, excise, property (real estate and personal property), gross receipts, and other transaction-based taxes. This management-level role will join the finance leadership team at a leading private-equity backed national infrastructure services company, and report directly to the CFO.
Attributes of Ontivity
- Stable - Broad blue-chip customer base with long-term relationships performing services critical to public safety and nationwide connectivity
- Safe - Your wellbeing is our top priority and core value
- Competitive - Competitive pay, travel compensation, and comprehensive suite of benefits
- Resourceful - Quality equipment, current technology, and access to learn from seasoned professionals across a network of companies
- Career Focused- We invest in you through technical training and professional development
- Dynamic - Multiple disciplines that allow you opportunity to expand your skills and multiple locations that provide opportunity to work where we are at and you want to be
- Meaningful - Your work impacts every American in a critical infrastructure field
Key Responsibilities:
Indirect Tax Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute a comprehensive indirect tax strategy covering sales/use, excise, and property taxes across numerous U.S. jurisdictions across 6 operating companies.
- Evaluate and optimize tax treatment of internal labor, subcontractors, and materials (e.g., fiber, conduit, towers, network equipment) used in telecom infrastructure projects.
- Advise operations, sales and engineering teams on tax implications of project scoping, procurement, and contracting structures.
- Ensure accurate application of construction vs. installation tax rules and identify exemption opportunities for telecom projects.
- Oversee preparation and filing of sales/use, property, and related tax returns in all applicable jurisdictions.
- Maintain compliance with multi-state nexus standards, ensuring timely registration and reporting as new projects open in new states.
- Manage tax exemption certificates, resale certificates, and direct pay permits, ensuring documentation integrity and audit readiness.
- Review U.S. federal income tax returns and associated state tax returns for all corporate entities.
- Implement and maintain tax automation tools and systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of indirect tax compliance.
- Coordinate with external advisors and state authorities during audits, inquiries, or refund claims.
- Lead state and local tax audits, defending positions on materials classification, project sourcing, and installation vs. resale treatment, utilizing external tax advisors as required.
- Conduct internal reviews to identify potential exposure or overpayment and pursue refund or credit opportunities.
- Maintain strong internal controls for job costing, materials handling, and intercompany transactions.
- Provide technical guidance to accounting and project management teams regarding job setup, purchasing, and billing tax implications.
- Manage and mentor a small indirect tax team and coordinate with external advisors.
- Collaborate with accounting, legal, and operations leadership to integrate tax compliance into core business processes.
- Advise senior management on the financial and operational impacts of new tax legislation or regulatory changes.
- Partner with the CFO, Director of Accounting, Director of FP&A, Director of Project Controls, and Controller on financial reporting, budgeting, and risk mitigation.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA, Master's in Taxation or JD preferred.
- Experience:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in indirect taxation, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
- Proven experience with multi-state construction and/or telecommunications operations.
- Strong understanding of sales/use tax, property tax, and related tax treatment for infrastructure projects.
- Experience managing tax compliance for project-based, decentralized organizations with complex billing and materials flows.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of partnership, corporate, and multi-state taxation.
- Familiarity with construction-specific accounting methods (percentage of completion).
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar) and tax preparation software.
- Proficiency in SureTax a plus.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills for audit support and exposure analysis.
- Soft Skills:
- Strategic mindset with exceptional analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Strong communication and leadership skills; able to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Capable of building a scalable indirect tax function that balances compliance with efficiency.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screening and background check
- Occasionally required to lift or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds
- Position requires working indoors in a professional office atmosphere
This position has supervisory requirements for one employee.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, standard business hours.
Travel
No to minimal travel requirements are expected for this position (0-10%).
Our Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision plans (for employees and their families)
- Financial planning through our 401(k) program
- Additional benefits including life and disability insurance
- Holiday and paid time off
EEO Statement:
Ontivity provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ontivity complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Ontivity expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Ontivity's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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