Collinson · 3 days ago
Tax Director - Americas
Collinson Group is a global leader in driving loyalty and engagement for many of the world’s largest companies. They are seeking a dynamic Tax Director to lead tax strategy and operations across all Group Operating Companies in the Americas region, ensuring tax compliance and driving process transformation.
Consumer Services
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to all the Group’s commercial teams in region as well as finance, operations, embedding tax insight into key business and strategic decisions
Partner across the organization to anticipate tax impacts of business initiatives and optimize outcomes
Lead the transition to in-house income tax return preparation, developing the incumbent US tax manager and implementing smarter processes
Build relationships with external advisors to maximise the value received by the Group from those relationships
Stay ahead of legislative change in the region and identify risk and opportunities for the group arising from that change
Work closely with the newly appointed Regional Financial controller to represent Group Finance in the region
Oversee, review and develop the incumbent US tax manager in their work on U.S. federal and state income tax filings, annual provision, and annual true-ups
Lead oversight for sales and use tax compliance across multiple businesses and states. The Group Global Indirect Tax Senior Manager will provide support as necessary
Ensure accurate reporting for BEAT and FDII as necessary
Lead the strengthening of tax reporting and forecasting in region to report to the Global Direct Tax Senior Manager and team
Transform compliance processes through technology, automation, and best practices. Utilise Loctax workflow and risk management tool
Ensure robust internal controls and audit readiness
Lead interactions with US Federal, state and non-US tax authorities and manage audits effectively
Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing tax team, contribute to discussions with the wider global team
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate globally to align Americas tax strategy with broader company objectives
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive tax experience, including US federal, state, and local taxation, with experience of Latin American taxation a strong plus
Proven leadership in a multinational corporate environment; Direct experience of commerce & industry a strong plus, or Big 4 or other large public accounting background
Experience in income tax provision and sales/use tax compliance
Track record of driving transformation, bringing processes in-house, implementation of technology
Strong business acumen, able to influence decisions and communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
Experience of managing and development of team members
Preferred
CPA or JD/LLM in Taxation preferred
Benefits
100% employer paid medical, dental, life & LTD insurance for employees
100% match to your 401k deferrals (limited) with 100% vesting at 6 months
Supplemental Insurance including STD, additional Life
Priority Pass Membership
Global Mentoring Program
Wellness Programs
Lifestyle Benefits
Company
Collinson
Collinson is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence.