The Role
The Director of Tax & Compliance will lead global tax and regulatory compliance, ensuring timely, accurate operations across jurisdictions while driving tax strategy and governance. The role includes managing tax filings, compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize tax outcomes and mitigate risks.
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From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.
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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Tax & Compliance to lead our global tax and regulatory compliance function. As a 1,300-person consulting firm with seven entities around the globe, this role is critical in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant operations across multiple jurisdictions while supporting our company’s continued growth. This role will play a key part in driving the firm’s global tax strategy, planning, and governance.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong blend of technical tax expertise, global compliance experience, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with finance, legal, and external advisors.
What You'll Do
- Ensure tax- efficient decision-making, audit readiness, and optimization of tax outcomes.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and timely submission of all corporate tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage relationships with local tax advisors and service providers to ensure compliance with local tax laws and deadlines.
- Monitor changes in international tax regulations and assess their impact on the organization.
- Ensure accurate accounting and reporting in accordance with applicable standards.
- Lead discussions and recommendations around global tax strategy, including entity structure, transfer pricing, and tax efficiency.
- Advise leadership on the tax implications of new service offerings, client engagements, entity structuring, and intercompany arrangements, including permanent establishment and nexus considerations.
- Partner with executive leadership to align tax strategy with overall business objectives and growth plans.
- Identify opportunities for tax optimization while maintaining compliance and managing risk.
- Provide oversight of the firm’s sales tax strategy, including nexus analysis, registration decisions, and taxability determinations.
- Ensure all local registrations, filings, and statutory requirements are completed accurately and on time across all global entities.
- Maintain oversight of compliance calendars and governance processes across jurisdictions.
- Coordinate with legal and finance teams to support entity management and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain internal controls related to tax and compliance.
- Manage tax audits, inquiries, and disputes with tax authorities.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure consistent compliance practices globally.
- Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors on matters related to global expansion, entity setup, and compliance.
- Provide guidance to senior leadership on tax implications of business decisions.
- Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration from a tax and compliance perspective.
- Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
- Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
Global Tax Compliance & Filings
Global Tax Strategy
Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
Risk Management & Governance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
What You'll Bring
- 10+ years of progressive experience, including significant exposure to international tax in some of the following countries: UK, South Africa, Ireland, the Philippines, Malaysia, Canada.
- Experience in a multinational organization or professional services/consulting environment strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of global tax regulations, transfer pricing, and cross-border operations.
- Proven experience managing external tax advisors and global compliance processes.
- Demonstrated flexibility and availability to collaborate with internal stakeholders across global time zones.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple jurisdictions and deadlines effectively.
- Strong leadership and project management capabilities.
- Collaborative and proactive problem solver.
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
- Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
- Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA
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Benefits Summary
The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.
As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in international tax.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA.
- Strong knowledge of global tax regulations and transfer pricing.
- Experience managing external tax advisors and compliance processes.
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The Company
What We Do
CrossCountry Consulting is a trusted business advisory firm that provides customized finance, accounting, human capital management, risk, operations and technology consulting services to leading organizations facing complex change. We partner with our clients to help them navigate pressing business challenges and achieve goals related to improving operations, minimizing risks and enabling future growth.
