Tax Director jobs in Charlotte, NC

Solutions driven success.

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO.

As the Director, Head of Tax Operations you’ll be responsible for overseeing the income tax processes for the company. Join XPO, and we’ll give you the support you need to excel at work, and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Oversee the income tax provision to ensure compliance with AC 740 and all SEC reporting obligations for quarterly and annual financial statements
• Document and maintain SOX controls for income tax processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals, promoting a high-performance work environment
• Assist VP, Tax with project management of transactions and/or planning opportunities
• Oversee research and technical memorandums for the department
• Maintain tax department budget and identify opportunities for EBITDA savings
• Manage relationships and processes with third-party providers
• Oversee tax compliance the process for federal, state, and US International
• Collaborate closely with accounting, finance, and management to ensure strategic alignment of the tax function with other business units
• Monitor developments in tax accounting under ASC 740 and communicate to management
• Monitor legislative updates and model potential impacts

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7 years of accounting and/or tax experience in multi-state and multinational environments
• ASC 740, SEC reporting, and tax compliance preparation and review experience
• Strong knowledge of OneSource software or equivalent; thorough knowledge of Oracle and HFM accounting software
• Demonstrated ability to perform tax research and develop internal tax strategies and opinions
• Knowledge of accounting principles related to accounting for income taxes under U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations as well as financial accounting as it pertains to tax return/provision preparation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to create complex formulas in Excel

It’d be great if you also have:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Taxation
• CPA certification
• Experience with Alteryx

Be part of something big.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification.

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