Director of Tax

FORTIS Resource Partners; where strength is not only in our name but in the staffing solutions that we deliver.

FORTIS Resource Partners is dedicated to helping our clients find the most qualified professional every time in the least amount of time.   We specialize in providing staffing solutions for accounting, finance, technology and human resources roles on a contract, direct-hire, and project basis.  FORTIS works for our candidates in Accounting and Finance job placement, and has over twenty years of experience. Our commitment to the professionals we represent is that we will help you build your career, enhance your network and present top opportunities in the marketplace. Whether you are in transition, would like to be educated on the market and what is available or want to expand or take your career to the next step, we are committed to your success and are here to help.

Based in North Orange County, our client manufactures the industry’s finest, leading-edge printed circuit boards so that their client’s products perform as designed.  They’ve lead the industry for over thirty years in assembling some of the most advanced equipment available.  Additionally, they produce truly cutting-edge, high-quality products as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.  They are looking to grow their currently team with the addition of a Director of Tax. 

The Director of Tax is responsible for the corporate tax function on a global scale.  He or she is responsible for understanding and implementing complex tax concepts across a global organization as well as thoroughly and accurately analyzing information to support the company’s tax policies, strategies and compliance requirements.  The Director has responsibility for the company’s overall global tax planning strategy and execution, including structure, transfer pricing, tax holiday oversight, and inter-company cash movements.  Additionally, the Director has responsibility for all corporate tax accounting in accordance with SFAS 109, IAS 12, and FIN 48, including budgeting/forecasting of the effective tax rate, balance sheet account reconciliation and analysis, journal entries, transfer pricing adjustments, SEC tax reporting and disclosure analysis.  The Director calculates estimated tax payments and files tax return extensions and prepares US and state income and franchise tax returns and reviews Canadian income tax returns.

Additional responsibilities include:

§ Documents tax process controls including compliance with SOX requirements

§ Manages all Federal and state audits and represents the company before all taxing authorities

§ Calculates annual R&D credits (US, California and Canada) and maintains appropriate documentation

§ Documents international related party intercompany transactions to ensure that appropriate support is in place to meet external arm’s length standards, including working with third party transfer pricing experts

§ Prepares legal entity based financial statements (company’s financial statements are maintained on a manufacturing site location basis)

§ Tax compliance with respect to stock-based compensation

§ Reviews credit and purchase agreements for tax considerations and provides recommendations to optimize agreements

§ Support and Team with finance department and internal customers regarding business tax issues, including M&A support

The ideal candidate will have at least ten years big 4 public accounting, plus public company and corporate tax experience.  Knowledge of accepted accounting rules (US GAAP and IFRS), practices, tax laws, and reporting requirements in relevant jurisdictions is a must.  The candidate must have a Bachelors Degree and a CPA designation.

Additional requirements include:

§ Knowledge of conceptual and computational aspects of tax provision and of effective rate analysis and financial statement disclosure

§ Technical knowledge in the areas of federal tax, state income and franchise taxes

§ International tax experience

§ Familiarity with property tax, sales/use tax compliance