Job Summary Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday! Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Director of Taxleads the tax department in collaboration with the CFO to maximize the effectiveness of Pyrotek's domestic and international tax functions. The Director of Tax develops tax strategies that align with business objectives/operations, tax minimization to increase cash flow, tax automation and appropriate use of artificial intelligence. Leads tax efforts, including due diligence and structuring related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, while improving all aspects of corporate tax operations. Provides mentorship to the local tax department team and monitors performance to ensure optimum outcomes. Essential Functions and Responsibilities* This position is seated in our beautiful downtown Spokane headquarters. * For a full position description, see job description attached to this post Actively lead initiatives to improve global tax compliance and related processes by promoting consistency and efficiency. Final review of US tax and deliverables may include, but not limited to: Consolidated Corporate Returns Reporting related to foreign operations (e.g., Forms 5471, 8858, 1118) State income/franchise returns, annual reports, and secretary of state filings Team member benefit plan returns Property tax returns, unclaimed property returns, Census and other informational returns Quarterly estimated tax payments and required annual extension requests Correspondence with federal and state agencies as required Quarterly and Annual Last In, First Out (LIFO) calculations Annual and quarterly ASC 740 income tax provision, and related memos Financial Interpretations No. 48 (FIN 48) evaluation and calculations Effectively assist in the development and/or management of BEPS reporting, work with other tax team members and/or outside CPA firms on various projects including R&D studies, transfer pricing studies, and cost segregation studies to ensure accuracy and alignment with strategic goals of the business Develop and execute tax strategies for mergers, acquisitions and divestitures which ensure tax minimization. Supervise, coach support, train and develop personnel in assigned area; resolve personnel issues, redirecting complex issues to management and HR in a timely manner; directly manage team members, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance/compensation, resolving grievances, administering disciplinary action, interviewing employment candidates, and effectively recommending hires and terminations in a timely manner. Foster attitudes, conditions and environments that guide your team toward excellence while acting with integrity and ethics aligned with Pyrotek core values. Create a work environment that helps foster tolerance, acceptance and civility and the ability and desire of team members to act in empowered ways. Evaluate the effectiveness of policies, procedures, and projects/plans. Qualifications Education/Experience Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or related field required, Master's Degree in Taxation preferred, with a minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive experience in accounting and tax, in a top 10 accounting firm or a multi-national entity (public or private); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preparation and review of US corporate tax filings in an international and multi-state environment and Accounting Standards Codification (ASC)