Department is Accounting
Reports to Chief Finance Officer
FLSA Status is Non-Exempt
Objective and Purpose:
As the Director of Tax, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's tax strategy, compliance, and planning. This role requires an experienced tax professional with a strong understanding of tax laws, regulations, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Additionally, the Director of Tax will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including finance, legal, and executive leadership, to provide guidance on tax-related matters and support the company's overall financial goals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize the company's tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
- Oversee the preparation and filing of all required tax returns, including federal, state, and local income tax returns, sales and use tax returns, and other regulatory filings.
- Manage the tax planning process, including identifying opportunities for tax savings, conducting tax research, and providing recommendations to optimize the company's tax position.
- Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess the potential impact on the company's tax strategy and operations.
- Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders on tax-related matters, including financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and business expansion initiatives.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies as needed to address tax-related issues and inquiries.
- Lead and develop a team of tax professionals, providing coaching, mentoring, and training to support their professional growth and development.
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and executive leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that align with the company's overall financial objectives.
- Prepare and present tax-related reports and presentations to senior management and the board of directors as needed.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures related to tax matters and support the company's overall risk management efforts.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in tax compliance and planning, with a focus on corporate taxation.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including knowledge of international tax principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues and provide practical recommendations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
- Proven leadership ability, with experience managing and developing a team of tax professionals.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the healthcare industry.
- Experience in NetSuite, Bill.com, Concur platforms.
- Experience in multi-site environments.
- MBA preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.
- Experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the healthcare industry.
- Experience in NetSuite, Bill.com, Concur platforms.
- Experience in multi-site environments.
- MBA preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant status highly desired.
Benefits:
- BCBS High Deductible & PPO Medical insurance Options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Principal PPO Dental Insurance
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) plan
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
About Us:
Specialty1 Partners is a practice services organization committed to providing non-clinical, business support services to the nation's leading specialty dental practices. The company was founded in 2019 by four endodontists who wanted to provide unique and differentiated support to specialty dental practices. Originally focusing on support to endodontics practices (under the Endo1 brand), Specialty1 Partners quickly expanded its support to periodontics and oral surgery practices.
Since its founding, Specialty1 Partners has grown rapidly to become one of the largest private owners of specialty dental practices in the US. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Specialty1 Partners is led by its founders and a management team that is focused on ongoing growth and delivery of best-in-class services across its network of practices. Specialty1 Partners currently has over 222 locations across 28 states.
Work Conditions:
- Candidate must be able to work in office 4 days a week.
- Candidate must be able to travel as required for business needs.
- Candidate must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.
- Candidate must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Salary: $150,000 to $160,000 / annum
Location: 1800 West Loop S., Suite 2000 Houston, TX 77027
Modality: In Person
We believe in transparency through the talent acquisition process; we support our team members, past, future, and present, to make the best decision for themselves and their families. Starting off on the right foot with pay transparency is just one way that we are supporting this mission.
Specialty1 Partners is the direct employer of non-clinical employees only. For clinical employees, the applicable practice entity listed above in the job posting is the employer. Specialty1 Partners generates job postings and offer letters to assist with human resources and payroll support provided to the applicable practice. Clinical employees include dental assistants and staff assisting with actual direct treatment of patients. Non-clinical employees include the office manager, front desk staff, marketing staff, and any other staff providing administrative duties.
Specialty1 Partners and its affiliates are equal-opportunity employers that recognize the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Specialty1 Partners' Privacy Policy and CCPA statement are available for view and download at https://www.specialty1partners.com/privacy-policy/
Specialty1 Partners and all its affiliates participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. Specialty1 further participates in the E-Verify Program on behalf of the clinical practice entities which are supported by Specialty1. E-Verify is used to confirm the employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon commencement of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.e-verify.gov and click on the Employees Link to learn more.
