Tax Director - Global Mobility Software Solutions

ABOUT US

Our company is the global leader in cloud-based mobility solutions, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and unparalleled service to clients worldwide. We are committed to driving success through exceptional software, client experiences, and strategic partnerships. The Equus Global Mobility Platform is the market-leading end-to-end solution for managing employee needs for all mobility types. Our clients, in the public and private sectors, leverage our technology solutions and digital transformation to address their most challenging issues. 

The Equus Global Mobility Platform encompasses tax solutions built into the Tax and Compliance Engines to support all types of mobility, including remote work, business travel, one-way relocation, commuters, project work, and traditional long- and short-term assignments. Within the Platform, the Tax Engine powers cost estimates, compensation and expense grossup calculations, and the Compliance Engine assesses income tax and social security obligation risks for business travelers using double tax treaties and social security agreements.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Director of Tax Solutions, you will lead the Equus Software tax team and collaborate across the Company to offer market-leading global mobility tax solutions.  

The tax team comprises the research and delivery units. The research unit monitors and identifies changes from tax jurisdictions supported in the Platform (currently at 224 with 154 countries plus American states, Canadian provinces and Swiss cantons). You will advise and appraise the tax research unit’s analysis and recommendations, leveraging your broad knowledge of global tax policies and deep understanding of tax rules impacting inbound/outbound employees of key jurisdictions in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. 

The delivery unit updates and enhances the Engines so that our clients can prepare cost estimates, compute hypothetical tax withholdings or calculate tax grossup on expenses with accurate and up-to-date tax data. You must have extensive experience in process management and testing techniques to guide the team in delivering quality releases every two months that add value to our clients. 

You will be part of our senior leadership team, reporting to the President, and will advise on and lead the implementation of tax strategies in achieving our Company’s goals.  

In collaboration with other teams, you will advise and oversee the tax experts in the Global Client Solutions team to ensure we design and configure optimal tax solutions to meet our clients’ unique requirements. You will also support Sales and Marketing teams in our pursuit of attracting new business and engaging existing clients by attending sponsored events and publishing website content. 

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead the development and delivery of quality and valuable tax solutions aligned with our Company’s strategy. 

• Oversee delivery of the Tax and Compliance Engines’ releases, a new version every two months plus interim releases as needed, to meet the Company’s goals. 

• Drive efficient and effective processes to maximize release value and minimize defects. 

• Responsible for setting and achieving the team’s annual and quarterly goals, aligned to the Company’s goals and vision. 

• Responsible for the team’s people care, including hiring, training and development, and compensation management. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• An advanced degree in Taxation or a related field.  

• CPA preferred. 

• Additional certifications relevant to expatriate tax management, international tax, or global mobility tax issues are advantageous.  

REQUIREMENTS  

ESSENTIAL  

• 12+ years’ proven tax experience (in planning or compliance), preferably in expatriate tax with Big4 or multinational companies. 

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Global Mobility or tax preparation software. 

• Familiarity with software life cycle and software testing techniques. 

• Team leadership experience, with people development responsibility. 

• Exceptional communication skills: listening, verbal, and written. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Innovative, extremely creative, and constantly looking for ways to improve processes. 

• Proficient in MS productivity apps with advanced proficiency in MS Excel. 

NICE TO HAVE 

• Agile Methodology: Prior experience in Agile project management and familiarity with Agile rituals.  

• Process Improvement: Experience in streamlining processes and Lean Six Sigma certification would be advantageous.  

 WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE 

• Flexible Health Benefits, Holiday, PTO (25 days), Sick, Retirement Matching 401(k), Maternity/Paternity, Volunteer Day, Referral Program. 

• Equus is growing!  New clients sign regularly.  Always new projects and challenges to keep us learning and engaged. 

• We only hire top tier talent.  You will be working with the best!