[Hiring] Director, Tax @ecoATM | Gazelle

Role Description

ecoATM is hiring a Director, Tax reporting to our Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). This role owns ecoATM's global tax function end to end; tax planning, the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, and all U.S. federal, state, local, and non-U.S. compliance. The role is the company's principal internal tax authority and the primary point of contact for external tax advisors, the external auditors, and taxing authorities.

This is a hands-on, build-and-run role. ecoATM co-sources significant compliance and advisory work, such as sales and use tax, property tax, direct tax, and business license registrations, so the Director is accountable for scoping, directing, reviewing, and controlling the cost of third-party providers rather than delegating judgment to them. Emphasis is heaviest on tax planning, the provision, and compliance execution; international and U.S. international tax (GILTI/FDII, Subpart F, Pillar Two monitoring, transfer pricing, and a small non-U.S. footprint) is a required competency but a modest share of the overall workload.

The role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and business leadership on transaction support, entity structure, cash tax planning, and audit readiness, and reports to the Chief Accounting Officer.

This is a visible role. The Director will interact regularly with the CFO, the CEO, and ecoATM's private equity sponsors, and must be able to explain a tax position in plain English to people who are not tax specialists.

Over time, ecoATM expects to bring elements of the tax provision and compliance in house and build a small internal tax team. The Director is expected to assess what should move in house, make the case, and lead that build; the ideal candidate wants to grow a function, not just run an outsourced one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or Master's in Taxation (MST) highly desirable. JD/LLM in Taxation considered.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive corporate tax experience, including a mix of public accounting (Big 4 or large regional) and in-house corporate tax.
• Deep, demonstrable ownership of the ASC 740 income tax provision, including deferreds, valuation allowance, uncertain tax positions, and financial statement disclosures.
• Strong federal and multistate income tax compliance experience in a multi-entity, multi-state environment.
• Working knowledge of U.S. international tax concepts (GILTI, Subpart F, FTCs, Forms 5471) and transfer pricing fundamentals, with the judgment to know when to engage a specialist.
• Proven track record of managing third-party tax providers and advisors to scope, budget, and deadline.
• Experience with tax planning, compliance, and audit support within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
• Experience transitioning outsourced tax work in house and building or scaling an internal tax team is a strong plus.
• Experience operating in a SOX-compliant or audited environment, including tax control design and documentation.
• Preferred: private-equity-backed or pre-IPO experience; partnership / LLC taxation; Oracle EBS or comparable ERP; tax provision or compliance software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, Avalara/Vertex); Snowflake, Power BI or Alteryx.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, local, and international tax laws, with the ability to interpret complex statutes and apply them in practical, real-world scenarios.
• Advanced proficiency in tax research and analysis, using authoritative resources to resolve intricate issues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Expertise in tax software, accounting systems, and data management tools to streamline tax processes and enhance accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large ERP data sets; strong analytical and modeling ability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with proven aptitude for identifying risks and opportunities in filings and planning strategies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to articulate complex tax positions in plain English to non-tax audiences.
• Executive presence and credibility in front of senior stakeholders, including comfort being challenged on a position and defending it clearly.
• Ability to mentor, guide, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment in handling confidential financial information and facilitating transparent reporting practices.
• Ability to use Claude and other AI tools effectively for tax research, analysis, workpapers, and reporting.

Benefits

• Base pay range: $176,700 - $233,200 Annually.
• This position is eligible for short-term and long-term incentives based on individual and company performance.
• Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Measures of Success (First 12 Months)

• Quarterly and annual provisions delivered within the close calendar with no material audit adjustments and no significant deficiencies in tax controls.
• A complete, documented, and current tax compliance calendar with 100% on-time filing and payment across all jurisdictions.
• A documented, auditable provision and compliance workpaper set that a successor or reviewer can pick up without rework.
• Third-party provider spend at or below budget, with scope, deliverables, and fees clearly defined and tracked.
• At least two quantified planning opportunities identified and executed, with measurable rate or cash tax benefit.
• All open notices, audits, and exposures inventoried, assessed, and either resolved or on a documented plan.
• A recommendation delivered on which provision and compliance activities should move in house, with cost, resourcing, and a phased transition plan.

Business Travel

<10%

Location

Remote; must reside in the United States.

Company Description

Here at ecoATM/Gazelle we value diversity & belonging and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, and are fairly and equitably compensated based on current market data. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know.