Senior Director, Tax
About the role
The Senior Director, Tax is the Company’s senior tax leader, responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive tax strategy that supports Glass House Brands' growth, compliance obligations, and financial objectives. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role oversees federal, state, and local tax matters, including income tax, tax provision and reporting, indirect taxes, audits, and tax planning.
Serves as the principal tax advisor to the Corporate Controller and CFO and other senior leaders, translating complex tax matters into clear recommendations and practical business guidance. Monitors changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and evaluates their potential impact on the Company's operations, financial results, and tax positions. Partners with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and operational leaders to integrate tax considerations into business planning and decision-making. Identifies opportunities to improve tax efficiency and strengthen the Company’s tax structure while maintaining appropriate controls and a responsible risk posture.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead the Company’s overall tax strategy, balancing compliance, risk management, operational needs, and long-term business objectives.
Serve as the principal tax advisor to the Corporate Controller and CFO and other senior leaders, translating complex tax matters into clear recommendations and practical business guidance.
Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and evaluate their potential impact on the Company’s operations, financial results, and tax positions.
Partner with Finance, Accounting, Legal, and operational leaders to integrate tax considerations into business planning and decision-making.
Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency and strengthen the Company’s tax structure while maintaining appropriate controls and a responsible risk posture.
Oversee the accurate and timely preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns, extensions, estimated payments, and related disclosures.
Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including calculations, supporting schedules, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, and financial statement disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 740.
Oversee indirect tax compliance, including sales and use, excise, property, payroll-related, and other applicable state and local taxes.
Manage tax compliance and reporting across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions, ensuring consistent application of policies, documentation standards, and filing requirements.
Review material tax returns, workpapers, reconciliations, and filings prepared internally or by outside tax partners before submission.
Maintain a comprehensive tax calendar and ensure deadlines, payments, registrations, and information-reporting requirements are met.
Establish, document, and maintain effective tax accounting policies, procedures, controls, and supporting documentation.
Partner with Accounting and Financial Reporting to ensure tax accounts, journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures are accurate, complete, and appropriately supported.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and resolving tax-related questions efficiently.
Assess tax technology, data, and reporting needs; lead improvements that increase accuracy, visibility, scalability, and efficiency.
Develop tax forecasts, cash-tax projections, effective tax rate analyses, and other reporting to support budgeting and financial planning.
Strengthen tax controls and governance consistent with the needs of a publicly traded, multi-entity organization.
Lead federal, state, and local tax examinations, notices, inquiries, and controversy matters from initial response through resolution.
Cover technical positions, settlement strategies with outside tax partners and internal stakeholders.
Identify and assess tax risks; maintain appropriate documentation, reserves, and escalation protocols for material matters.
Ensure the Company’s tax positions are technically supportable, consistently applied, and documented to withstand regulatory and audit scrutiny.
Maintain awareness of tax developments affecting the cannabis industry and advise leadership on related risks, obligations, and planning considerations.
Select, engage, and manage outside tax advisors, specialists, and service providers; establish clear scopes, timelines, deliverables, and accountability.
Review the quality, accuracy, and value of work performed by outside tax partners and ensure external advice is translated into actionable internal practices.
Manage the tax budget, professional fees, and resource plan in coordination with the CFO.
Build and develop the Company’s internal tax capabilities as business needs evolve, including defining roles, workflows, and development priorities.
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and high professional standards.
Skills & Competencies
Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income taxation, tax accounting, and multi-state tax compliance.
Advanced knowledge of ASC 740, income tax provisions, financial statement disclosures, and related internal controls.
Strong understanding of indirect taxes and the ability to oversee compliance across multiple tax types and jurisdictions.
Ability to interpret complex tax law, evaluate risk, develop defensible positions, and communicate implications to non-tax stakeholders.
Strong business judgment and the ability to balance strategic priorities with detailed, hands-on execution.
Demonstrated ability to lead outside advisors and internal stakeholders through complex, deadline-driven work.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and relationship-building skills, including confidence advising executive leadership.
High level of integrity, discretion, organization, accuracy, and accountability.
Proficiency with tax provision and compliance software, ERP systems, and advanced spreadsheet analysis.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field required.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred.
Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related discipline, or an LL.M. in Taxation, preferred.
Twelve or more years of progressively responsible corporate tax experience, including significant experience with federal and multi-state taxation, tax accounting, compliance, and planning.
At least five years of leadership experience managing tax professionals, cross-functional work, and/or outside tax partners.
A combination of public accounting and in-house corporate tax experience strongly preferred; Big Four or other national public accounting firm experience is a plus.
Experience supporting a publicly traded, multi-entity, and regulated organization strongly preferred.
Experience in cannabis or another highly regulated industry is preferred but not required.