Director Tax

The Director of Tax is a hands-on leader responsible for the Company’s tax accounting, compliance, planning, and reporting activities across federal, state, local, and international tax matters. The Director has primary responsibility for the Company’s global ASC 740 income tax provision and related SEC reporting while providing leadership across the broader tax function. This role serves as a trusted partner to Finance and business leaders, develops and mentors tax professionals, strengthens processes and controls, and identifies opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·     Own and lead the monthly, quarterly and annual global income tax provision process under ASC 740, including current and deferred taxes, effective tax rate analysis, valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions.

·     Lead preparation and review of tax-related journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting workpapers, income tax footnotes and SEC disclosures.

·     Serve as the Company's subject matter expert on ASC 740 and evaluate complex transactions and tax law changes for their income tax accounting implications.

·     Own the tax provision process end to end, proactively identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate and strengthen processes and controls.

·     Partner with Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Legal, external auditors and other stakeholders on tax matters.

·     Serve as a trusted tax advisor to Finance and business leaders, providing clear, practical guidance on the tax implications of business decisions and strategic initiatives.

·     Maintain and enhance tax-related internal controls in support of SOX compliance.

·     Oversee federal, state and local income and franchise tax compliance in partnership with external tax service providers.

·     Provide leadership and technical expertise on U.S. international tax matters, including compliance, reporting, planning and the tax implications of cross-border activities.

·     Oversee U.S. domestic and international transfer pricing activities, including compliance, documentation, planning and support for intercompany transactions.

·     Monitor tax law developments, research complex tax matters and identify appropriate tax planning opportunities.

·     Lead and coordinate federal, state and international tax examinations, including information requests, technical positions and related audit defense.

·     Lead, develop and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence and continuous improvement.

·     Effectively utilize tax technology, including ONESOURCE Tax Provision, to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

·     Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

·     8+ years of progressively responsible corporate income tax experience, ideally including public accounting and/or a large corporate tax department.

·     Significant hands-on ASC 740 experience, including direct responsibility for quarterly and annual income tax provisions.

·     Strong knowledge of current and deferred tax accounting, effective tax rate reconciliation, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions and tax-related financial statement disclosures.

·     Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements and SOX controls related to income taxes.

·     Strong working knowledge of U.S. international tax concepts, including experience with international tax compliance and reporting, as well as U.S. domestic and international transfer pricing matters.

·     Experience with ONESOURCE Tax Provision or comparable tax provision software.

·     Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex processes, identify opportunities for improvement and drive solutions through implementation.

·     Proven leadership and team development skills.

·     Strong analytical, project management and communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·     CPA and/or a master's degree in Taxation or Accounting.

·     Experience with a large public accounting firm and/or a publicly traded company.

·     Experience transforming or improving an ASC 740 provision process, including automation, tax technology and internal controls.

·     Experience with multi-state, U.S. international and income tax audit matters.

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [email protected] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Consistent with internal policy and applicable law, the Company electronically monitors the use of Company-provided systems, including telephone conversations and transmissions, Internet access and usage, and electronic mail and transmissions. The Company additionally employs video cameras in common internal and external areas.