Tax Director

Glen Raven is recruiting for a Tax Director which is responsible for leading the organization’s global tax strategy, compliance, and reporting activities. This role ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international tax laws while optimizing the company’s tax position and supporting overall business objectives. The Tax Director serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on tax related matters, risks, and opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the company’s overall tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Manage all income tax compliance activities, including federal, state, local, and international tax matters.
• Review and approve federal, state, and local tax returns, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Responsibility for processing federal, state, and local quarterly estimates and payments, as applicable.
• Responsibility for preparation and review of income tax provisions in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740).
• Lead indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, VAT, and other transactional taxes, as applicable.
• Advise leadership on tax planning initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the organization; communicate implications to leadership.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external tax advisors, auditors, and taxing authorities.
• Review and manage all responses to tax notices.
• Manage tax audits and examinations, including responding to information requests and negotiating resolutions.
• Drive global tax planning initiatives, including transfer pricing strategies, international tax compliance while optimizing the company’s tax position across jurisdictions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop tax team members, fostering a high‑performance and compliant tax function.
• Support cross‑functional partners (Finance, Legal, HR, Supply Chain) on tax‑related matters and business initiatives.

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; a Master’s degree in Taxation strongly preferred.
• CPA license is required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive tax experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience in public accounting and/or large corporate tax environments preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with federal, state, local, and international tax compliance and planning.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, local, and international tax regulations.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters clearly to non‑tax stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with tax research tools and financial systems (e.g., ERP and tax provision software), including AI applications.

Why Glen Raven:     

At Glen Raven, we embrace the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive mindset. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of a dedicated group, weaving connections across the globe, and representing trusted textile brands such as Sunbrella®.  Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse perspectives, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven.    

   What you can expect from working at Glen Raven.   

•  Benefits – Your total well-being is important. In addition to competitive health coverage, short- and long-term disability insurance, vision, dental and plan choices, we also offer telehealth visits or on-site health clinics at many locations. We also have a comprehensive wellness program that includes wellness events, health education, and mental health resources. We offer competitive PTO and holiday schedules to allow for personal time.   
• Future Financial security – No matter where you are in your career, at some point, everyone winds down. We’ll help you make it happen when you’re ready to retire. We offer both a company funded pension and matching 401(k) – our investment in you and your complete future.   
• Perks – From on-site fitness centers or discounted gym memberships to catered associate events, many perks come with the job. We celebrate and reward you for hard work any chance we can.   
• Inclusion – We have teams of problem solvers with diverse voices. Every day, we get after it to innovate and find solutions for a better tomorrow – at home and around the world.  
• Fair pay – Direct compensation that is fair and competitive with the market. Your success is our success. 

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities  

  Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  

  If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com & 336-227-6211.