Director of Tax

About the role

The Director of Tax will lead tax compliance, reporting, and strategy for a fast‑growing, multi‑state cannabis company. This remote position works closely with Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure accurate tax filings and to drive tax efficiency across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Manage preparation and filing of all federal and state income tax returns, including schedules and documentation.
• Oversee sales, payroll, and real estate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to meet filing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate tax records and support documentation for all tax positions.
• Prepare and review tax provision disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A to ensure proper tax treatment of transactions and accurate financial statements.
• Support the CFO on tax components of forecasts, budgets, and financial statements.
• Conduct tax research, identify savings opportunities, and mitigate risks.
• Provide M&A and capital‑markets tax advisory, including due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Develop and implement tax‑efficiency initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Collaborate with Legal and Finance to navigate complex multi‑state cannabis tax regulations.
• Enhance internal tax processes for greater efficiency and compliance.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, regulatory agencies, and third‑party consultants.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in tax compliance, reporting, and provision preparation.
• Strong knowledge of multi‑state tax regulations, especially within the cannabis industry.
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast‑changing, growth‑focused environment.

Required skills

• Preparation and filing of federal and state income tax returns
• Sales, payroll, and real estate tax compliance
• Tax provision disclosures under U.S. GAAP (ASC 740)
• Tax research and analysis
• M&A tax advisory and due diligence
• Implementation of tax‑efficiency initiatives
• Coordination with external advisors and auditors