Tax Director, Information Reporting & Withholding, AP Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and timely filing of annual 1042-S,1099, and 590 forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IRS regulations
• Oversee withholding, reconciliation, and validation processes related to payments made to both U.S. and international vendors
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures to strengthen compliance and mitigate risk
• Act as the primary liaison with the IRS, external auditors, and internal stakeholders on information reporting and compliance matters
• Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Procurement, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure accurate vendor classification, tax treatment, and reporting
• Lead audit preparation and responses, including gathering documentation, performing reconciliations, and addressing inquiries
• Monitor and analyze changes in tax laws and IRS reporting requirements; proactively implement necessary process adjustments
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax reporting operations
• Develop and manage compliance calendars to ensure reporting deadlines are consistently met
• Provide management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to senior leadership to assess compliance performance and identify areas for improvement
• Support broader Finance initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement efforts across Accounts Payable and Shared Services

Qualification & Requirements

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in tax compliance and withholding reporting, with direct exposure to 1042, California Form 590, and 1099 reporting
• Strong technical knowledge of IRS information reporting requirements and tax withholding regulations
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
• Proven ability to work effectively in a shared services or high-volume environment\
• Proficiency in advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reconciliations)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and meet strict deadlines

Nice to have but not a Deal breaker

• Experience with process improvement, automation tools, or system implementation
• Master’s degree or CPA

Benefits

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $160,000.00-195,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.