Director, Tax

About the Company

Collectivus Holdings brings together some of the most recognized and loved brands across the collecting, trading‑card game, and hobby industries. Backed by a century of collective experience, the company builds innovative products, delivers exceptional quality, and creates unforgettable customer experiences for passionate communities worldwide.

Role Overview

The Director of Tax (Direct & Indirect) is responsible for managing the company’s ongoing tax compliance, reporting, and planning across a diversified, multi‑entity holding‑company structure. This role oversees income tax and indirect tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and risk management while supporting day‑to‑day business operations. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a complex, multi‑entity environment with both domestic and international activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Tax (Income, Franchise, Withholding)
  • Manage federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance for all U.S. entities, including estimated tax payments, extensions and returns, and apportionment and nexus analysis.
  • Support income tax provision calculations (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax analysis.
  • Partner with Accounting on tax‑related journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures.
  • Coordinate with external auditors to provide required schedules, explanations, and reconciliations.
  • Support tax‑planning initiatives focused on compliance, cash flow, and effective‑tax‑rate management.
• Indirect Tax (Sales, Use, VAT, GST)
  • Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple states and local jurisdictions.
  • Manage VAT/GST compliance for international operations, as applicable.
  • Maintain nexus determinations and taxability matrices by product, service, and jurisdiction.
  • Partner with Operations and IT to ensure accurate tax calculation in billing, ERP, and e‑commerce systems.
  • Manage indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
• Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
  • Prepare, review, and file timely and accurate federal, state, and local tax returns (income, franchise, sales & use, excise, property, and payroll), either internally or with third‑party support.
  • Coordinate with controllers and finance teams to gather and validate tax data.
  • Oversee estimated tax payments and extensions to ensure proper cash planning.
  • Maintain a compliance calendar to track all filing deadlines and obligations.
  • Manage interactions with tax authorities, including audits and notices, to resolve matters effectively and minimize exposure.
• Process Improvement & Documentation
  • Maintain and enhance tax calendars, workpapers, and compliance checklists.
  • Document tax positions, assumptions, and internal procedures.
  • Drive continuous improvement in tax processes to support scalability and accuracy.
  • Evaluate and support automation and system improvements related to tax calculation and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6–10+ years of progressive tax experience (public accounting and/or industry).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax.
• Solid experience with sales and use tax compliance.
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Avalara and ERP systems.
• Experience with VAT/GST and international tax compliance.

Application Process

As part of the interview process, candidates are asked to complete a brief Culture Index survey (approximately 7 minutes) to help assess work styles and team dynamics. There are no right or wrong answers.

Survey link: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/X6yv2yaXfOLCMnHV1