Job description
Purpose in Every Position
At Velocity Global, we believe that success knows no borders—and it’s built by teams working together across them. Our unified, tech-enabled platform empowers businesses to hire, pay, and support talent in 185+ countries, making global growth not just possible, but seamless. Behind every expansion and every solution is a spirit of collaboration between our teams and the companies we serve. With AI-powered tools and human-first service, we simplify the complexity of global workforce management so businesses can focus on what matters: their people, their purpose, and their potential.
Where Your Work Moves the Needle.
At Velocity Global, every team member helps shape our success. When you join us, you don’t just fill a role—you live our values. They guide how we work, collaborate, and make an impact across borders. By bringing these principles to life, you’ll help us grow stronger, move faster, and lead the future of global work.
What Makes You a Great Fit:
Velocity Global is seeking an experienced Tax Director with a strong background in tax provision and tax compliance for a broad multinational consolidated group to head the Tax Department reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer. The Tax Director will possess in-depth knowledge of tax accounting, tax compliance and financial reporting standards. The Tax Director will be responsible for preparing and / or reviewing the consolidated tax provision and managing the tax compliance function of the tax department, including, but not limited to, reviewing all the federal, state, and local corporate tax workpapers and returns, interfacing with tax authorities, researching tax subject matters, and managing tax projects.
This role requires excellent leadership skills, the ability to manage complex tax issues, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
- Lead the tax provision preparation process and completion of accurate and timely reporting for a large multinational consolidated group in accordance with the International Accounting Standards.
- Review and prepare the quarterly and annual consolidated tax provision including true-ups, calculation of current and deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and valuation allowance analysis.
- Review the annual tax provision and true-ups for tax shared service companies.
- Oversee the preparation and review consolidated, sub-consolidated and single corporate entities’ federal, combined states, and separate state and local income tax workpapers and returns, quarterly tax estimates, and return extensions.
- Review quarterly intercompany tax allocations.
- Review proforma federal and state tax returns for final intercompany tax allocations.
- Manage and review all aspects of U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and local sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, GST/HST, excise tax, property tax and other tax filings.
- Manage sales and use tax planning opportunities and tax impacts of changes in business operations and acquisitions.
- Prepare the tax provision forecasts and cash flow analysis.
- Assist with the transfer pricing and uncertain tax position documentations.
- Manage US control group activities and data collection (e.g., BEAT, R&D credits, GILTI THE and CAMT).
- Provide technical guidance and training to tax team members on tax provision and compliance.
- Develop best practices and processes for the tax department to ensure project completion effectively and efficiently.
- Conduct technical research and provide recommendations on tax issues.
- Assist CFO and CAO with various tax projects.
Let’s Connect If You:
- BS in Accounting or related fields is required. MS in Taxation is preferred.
- Progressive corporate tax experience in multinational consolidated tax compliance and financial reporting. A combination of Big 4 public accounting and large multinational corporation tax department experience is preferred.
- Excellent working knowledge of Thomson Reuters OneSource corporate tax software and Microsoft Office application, particularly Excel.
- Up to date knowledge on tax law changes per the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, CARES Act and Inflation Reduction Act.
- Excellent understanding of multinational, multi-state corporate tax laws and sales & use tax laws.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations and apply them to specific business situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical tax concepts to non-tax professionals.
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead others and enhance our teamwork and environment.
Our Commitment to You
At Velocity Global, we’re committed to supporting our team with comprehensive rewards and benefits designed to meet diverse needs across roles and locations. Our core offerings include:
Flexible Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge.
Parental Leave – Support for growing families.
Health and Dental Insurance – Where applicable, to cover you and your loved ones.
Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan – Plan for the future while sharing our success.
Please visit our career page for more information.
