Director, Tax

About the role

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This is a place for builders with a growth mindset who act with agility, embrace change, and use modern technology to shape smarter solutions, exceptional experiences, and the future of our industry for our clients, customers, and our culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company’s tax function across direct tax, indirect tax, tax accounting, compliance, controls, forecasting, reporting, and operational execution.
• Partner closely with the VP, Tax to translate strategic priorities into scalable, disciplined operational processes and execution plans.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing tax team through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and capability development.
• Drive accountability and effective collaboration across internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax deliverables.
• Manage recurring tax activities including returns, payments, reconciliations, audits, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Support enterprise forecasting activities including cash tax forecasting, estimated tax projections, effective tax rate (ETR) analysis, and collaboration with FP&A, Treasury, and Controllership teams.
• Identify operational gaps and implement practical, technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency, controls, data quality, and scalability.
• Lead initiatives focused on automation, systems optimization, and process modernization across the tax function.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions through tax diligence, integration activities, compliance assessments, and entity analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance practices, and operational rigor to support a complex and evolving business environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or related discipline preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience within a corporate tax department, public accounting environment, or a combination of both.
• Combination of public accounting and public company experience preferred.
• Broad expertise across direct tax compliance, tax accounting, forecasting, financial reporting support, state tax matters, and tax process improvement initiatives.
• Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740 and experience supporting quarterly and annual income tax reporting requirements.
• Proven success leading teams, developing talent, and effectively managing external advisors and partners.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and manage a team of tax professionals.
• Experience in tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong understanding of tax laws and regulations.
• Experience with tax software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Benefits

At Zelis, we offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. We also provide a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and make meaningful contributions to our mission.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the position and the business. In-office work and activities vary based on work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies.