Dir Tax - Military veterans preferred

The Director, Tax is responsible for overseeing all aspects of domestic and international tax, including income tax, indirect taxes (sales & use, HST/GST/VAT), tax compliance, tax provision (ASC 740), property tax and foreign withholding taxes.  This position is an individual contributor role within the finance organization and will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure global tax compliance, optimize tax strategies and support business growth in a dynamic, innovative environment. The ideal candidate is interested and willing to be in the details and take a hands-on approach to bringing tax function activities in-house. They should be excited by opportunities to build and own tax processes, while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Manage preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns
• Oversee Canadian and UK tax compliance, including corporate income tax, HST/GST, and VAT filings
• Ensure compliance with sales and use tax across relevant U.S. jurisdictions
• Lead global tax calendar and ensure timely filings and payments across all tax types
• Coordinate with external advisors to support international compliance and filing requirements

Tax Provision (ASC 740)

• Own and prepare quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740
• Coordinate with the external auditors on the year-end audit process
• Analyze and explain effective tax rate (ETR) drivers and reconcile tax accounts

Indirect Taxes

• Assess, develop and maintain sales and use tax compliance program and reporting and nexus analysis in the U.S
• Manage HST/GST (Canada) and VAT (UK) reporting, compliance, and recovery processes

International Tax and Withholding

• Monitor and manage foreign withholding tax obligations on cross-border transactions
• Assist with tax treaty analysis, tax residency certifications, and compliance with U.S. and foreign withholding tax requirements
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany policies in partnership with external consultants

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize global tax position and support business objectives
• Advise on tax implications of business operations, M&A activity, and international expansion and/or partnerships
• Monitor and interpret tax law changes, assessing their impact on the company and advising management accordingly

Property Tax

• Oversee property tax compliance and filings for U.S. operations.
• Work with internal teams and assessors to manage valuations and appeals as needed.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage external tax consultants and advisors
• Provide tax support to internal departments such as Accounting, Legal, HR, Commercial and Operations
• Develop and maintain internal policies and controls to ensure tax compliance and minimize risk
• Other ad hoc finance and accounting-related projects, as needed

Education & Licenses and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MST preferred
• 8+ years of progressive tax experience, including working in Big 4 accounting firm and with corporate tax departments
• Experience with publicly traded companies in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or life sciences sector

Competencies & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax laws, ASC 740, and indirect taxes
• Experience with international tax compliance and foreign operations
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a hands-on approach
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset; ability to translate complex tax matters into clear and concise impact statements for diverse stakeholders
• Familiarity with cross-border licensing, R&D tax credits, and IP planning strategies
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

Why Join Us? 

Arcutis is a pioneering medical dermatology company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of serious skin diseases and our pipeline is one of the more robust and exciting in the industry. Our vision is to revitalize the standard of care for dermatological diseases and conditions through novel therapies that simplify disease management for physicians and patients. We are focused on filling the innovation gap in medical dermatology drug development by applying our deep clinical, product development and commercial expertise in dermatology to develop best-in-class therapies against biologically validated targets. Arcutis is uniquely positioned to become the preeminent innovation-driven medical dermatology company, and we are looking for top talent to join our team. We are nimble, collaborative, and passionate about achieving our mission!
  
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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