Director, Tax Strategy and Planning

Position Overview: The Director of Tax Strategy and Planning is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the company’s global tax strategy. The role is expected to drive results, manage resources, and influence corporate policy while aligning tax strategy with overall business objectives.

This role blends:

• Technical expertise (U.S. Federal, state, U.S international)

• Strategic advisory (planning, transactions, tax reform)

• Operational leadership (compliance, provision, controversy)

• People leadership and cross-functional influence.

With a primary focus on strategy development/implementation, project management, talent development, and personal contributions, this role demands visible integrity and a proven ability to lead teams effectively. As a people leader, you will spearhead talent selection and development, fostering collective success.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide tax planning strategies in line with global tax objectives.

• Identify and execute opportunities related to:

  • Tax reform impacts

  • Credit utilization (R&D, energy, incentives)

  • State restructuring opportunities

  • State/Local credits and incentives

• Provide technical leadership on:

  • U.S. federal income tax (Subchapter C, consolidated return rules, §382/383, §163(j), §174, etc.)

  • State income and franchise tax strategy (apportionment, nexus, credits/incentives)

  • Tax research, providing advice, recommendations, and defense documentation.

• Tax Advisory & Business Integration

  • Serve as lead tax advisor on key business transactions, including:

    • M&A (buy-side and sell-side diligence, structuring)

    • Legal entity restructuring and alignment

    • Financing, supply chain, and operational changes

  • Provide real-time tax guidance to finance, legal, treasury, and operations teams on:

    • Tax implications of business decisions

    • Structuring alternatives and risk trade-offs

• Audit, Controversy, and Risk Management

  • Develop and maintain defense documentation for key tax positions

  • Identify and mitigate federal and state tax risks, including nexus exposure, multi-state allocation/apportionment risks, and emerging legal and regulatory risks

• Legislative Monitoring & Tax Reform

  • Monitor and analyze changes in U.S. federal and state tax legislation and evaluate impacts on the company

  • Translate complex tax developments into actionable business insights

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Governance

  • Partner with:

    • Finance (forecasting, accounting, cash tax planning)

    • Legal (entity structuring, compliance)

    • Treasury (cash repatriation, financing)

  • Ensure alignment between tax and business operations.

• Tax Technology & Transformation

  • Drive improvements in: Tax data, automation, and reporting processes

  • Enhance efficiency and scalability of tax operations.

• Leadership & Talent Development:

  • Coach, develop, and mentor staff and managers through continuous feedback, embracing diverse perspectives.

  • Facilitate co-sourcing and outsourcing arrangements with external service providers.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

• CPA/master’s degree in taxation and/or JD/LLM.

• 12 years of progressive income tax experience, deep knowledge of:

  • U.S. federal corporate income tax

  • State and local tax (SALT) frameworks

  • ASC 740 (income tax accounting)

  • Complex tax transactions (M&A, restructurings)

• Strategic & Leadership Skills, Strong ability to:

  • Translate technical tax into business strategy

  • Influence senior leadership decisions

  • Lead cross-functional initiatives

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at conveying complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with effective prioritization in a deadline-oriented environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, promoting diversity and fostering a collaborative team culture.

Company: Masco

Masco Corporation (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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