Tax Director/Manager - Corporate

About the role

We are looking for an experienced tax leader to oversee corporate tax operations for a service organization in Lexington, Kentucky. This role guides compliance, reporting, and planning activities while working closely with finance, operations, and outside advisors to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple jurisdictions with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation and completion of federal and state income tax filings in partnership with external tax specialists.
• Organize internal review workflows, approvals, signatures, and supporting records to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting requirements across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including multi-state obligations.
• Manage quarterly and annual tax provision processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and related documentation.
• Track legislative and regulatory tax changes, assess business impact, and communicate key considerations to leadership.
• Collaborate with finance and operational teams to evaluate the tax treatment of business initiatives, projects, and capital spending.
• Strengthen tax-related procedures, controls, and efficiencies to reduce risk and improve overall process performance.
• Lead responses to audits, notices, and information requests from taxing authorities and coordinate documentation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain the tax calendar and monitor filing milestones to ensure all deadlines and compliance commitments are met.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop tax team members while providing leadership on planning opportunities and emerging tax risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a comparable accounting and finance environment.
• Strong command of federal, state, and local tax regulations, including multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing tax filings, provisions, audits, and advisor relationships.
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and meet reporting and filing deadlines consistently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or relevant designation.
• Leadership experience.
• Background in regulated or infrastructure-related industries.

For immediate consideration contact Lisa James at (859) 788-3684.