Director, Tax (Dallas)

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Team Overview

Our Tax team oversees the company's tax accounting, compliance, and reporting obligations. They advise the company on tax planning opportunities and work to ensure the organization remains compliant while maximizing tax savings.

Description

The Director of Tax will oversee the company’s tax planning, compliance, reporting, and strategy. They work to ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations while optimizing the organization’s tax position. The role involves working with external firms and collaborating with other departments to align tax strategies with business objectives.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

• Develop and implement tax strategies aligned with corporate objectives to minimize tax liability and ensure compliance
• Liaison with 3rd party firms to ensure timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, and local income tax returns
• Lead the company’s income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740
• Provide tax guidance on potential mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, entity formation, cross-border initiatives, and other major corporate transactions
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and operational teams to ensure tax considerations are properly integrated into business decisions
• Oversee the preparation of statutory financial statements, annual reports, and other regulatory filings in accordance with local laws and accounting standards
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of tax processes, controls, and documentation
• Own the global transfer pricing policy and documentation strategy
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation and communicate their impact on the business

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Minimum 7 years of progressive tax experience
• Experience in tax accounting, corporate tax compliance, transfer pricing, and M&A tax structuring
• Understanding of international tax laws and cross-border transactions
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or CPA strongly preferred
• Strong preference for a mix of public accounting and in-house corporate tax roles

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $161,000 - $229,800 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accommodations@powerschool.com.

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