Tax Director

Role is fully in office. Targeting 5+ years of experience, will look at 3-4+ years of experience. Public accounting and industry experience preferred. CPA preferred. Role reports to/supports CFO. Great benefits, 2-3 weeks PTO, 1-week sick time, free daily lunch, free on-site medical clinic.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• CPA designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's in Taxation preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, with at least 2 years at the manager level in public accounting or a private company.
• Strong experience with entity-level and individual tax compliance and planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in both cash and accrual basis taxpayers.
• Thorough understanding of FAS 109.
• Experience in agriculture or real estate industries a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid CA DL/Clean drivers record may be required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all tax functions for the organization including income, property, sales/use, and other applicable taxes.
• Oversee preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to support business operations and long-term goals.
• Provide strategic tax planning and compliance support for estate and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiency through the use of current tax and accounting technologies (e.g., workflow automation, data analytics tools, dashboards).
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and filing deadlines.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of changes in tax regulations and proactively assess their impact.
• Provide tax guidance and support on business transactions, including entity restructuring, acquisitions, and real estate development activities.
• Coordinate and manage external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors as needed.
• Supervise and mentor tax staff, ensuring ongoing development and performance.
• Work collaboratively with finance, legal, and operations teams on tax-related matters.
• Support CFO with tax provision and financial reporting implications.