Tax Director

Location: SeaTac, Washington (Partial Remote)

About the role

We are seeking a Director of Tax for a contract role focused on providing senior technical tax leadership. This position is a backfill for a Tax Director dedicated to an Oracle ERP implementation and is crucial for supporting tax provision, compliance review, and year-end filing activities. The role requires a hands-on approach, functioning as a senior technical reviewer and individual contributor within a collaborative team environment. This is not a people management position.

Responsibilities

• Support the Q3 and year-end 2026 tax provision process, including ASC 740 tax accounting for a public company.
• Review federal and state income tax compliance, including corporate tax returns, estimates, and workpapers.
• Provide expertise in fixed assets and depreciation-related tax matters within a capital-intensive environment.
• Perform both Director-level and hands-on Manager-level review work, particularly during the year-end close period.
• Assist with 10-K filing support and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee the analysis of proposed projects and initiatives for tax impact.
• Consult on various tax issues and manage projects with outside service providers.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise with ASC 740 and public company tax provisions (quarterly and year-end).
• 8 years of experience in a tax function, with experience in a public company or public accounting environment.
• Experience with federal and state income tax compliance review.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in the Seattle area.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, a business-related discipline, or an additional two years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Director of Tax or a Senior Tax Manager.
• Expertise in fixed asset tax matters.
• Experience with multi-state tax, state apportionment, or airline industry tax.
• International tax exposure.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Master's degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program and access to certification prep, technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks for associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team and certified Career Coach.