Brilliant® · 1 week ago
Director, Tax & Treasury
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expBrilliant® is a rapidly expanding private equity backed company targeting significant growth. They are seeking a hands-on Director of Treasury & Tax to lead treasury operations and oversee tax compliance, planning, and reporting, while collaborating with senior leaders on financial strategies and M&A activities.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead all treasury operations, including cash management, forecasting, and liquidity planning
Oversee daily cash positioning and reporting across multiple entities
Manage the company’s debt portfolio, including compliance, refinancing, and covenant monitoring
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, with a focus on reducing debt and optimizing interest expense
Manage interest rate hedge instruments and evaluate strategies to mitigate rate risk
Partner with the CFO and FP&A on capital allocation, working capital efficiency, and forecasting accuracy
Implement process improvements and treasury system enhancements to increase accuracy and visibility
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws, including income, sales, property, and international taxes
Oversee tax reporting and K-1 communications, coordinating with private equity partners and advisors
Develop and implement proactive tax strategies that support growth and M&A initiatives
Oversee preparation and review of tax provisions and disclosures under GAAP
Manage external advisors and the outsourced tax team (Big Four)
Lead tax audits, monitor legislative changes, and assess potential impacts to the organization
Support M&A activity through tax due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate tax processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years of experience in corporate tax and/or treasury within a multi-entity environment
Strong understanding of cash management, debt structures, and financial instruments
Proven experience in tax compliance, planning, and reporting
Exposure to mergers, acquisitions, and integrations
Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency; SAP experience a plus
Excellent communication, judgment, and collaboration skills
Preferred
Experience in consumer products or food manufacturing
Benefits
Bonus
Benefits
Company
Brilliant®
About Brilliant® Brilliant is an award-winning staffing and recruiting firm that provides direct-hire and contract staffing services in accounting, finance, technology, and business operations serving businesses across the continental U.S.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Wong, (Inactive CPA)
Founder and Board Member
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