<p>We are looking for an Interim Director of Taxation to support a manufacturing organization in California through a long-term contract assignment. This <u>onsite </u>role will lead key tax accounting and compliance activities across domestic and international operations, while partnering closely with internal leadership, external service providers, and auditors. The position is ideal for an experienced tax specialist who can strengthen reporting accuracy, improve processes, and provide technical guidance on complex tax matters affecting the business.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual global tax provisions covering federal, state, international, and joint venture matters in accordance with ASC 740 and US GAAP.</p><p>• Support the shift from an outsourced provision model to an internally managed process by helping implement tax provision software, automation, and more efficient workflows.</p><p>• Partner with the Tax Manager to evaluate the effective tax rate, calculate tax expense, review legal-entity tax basis balances, and identify discrete items requiring separate treatment.</p><p>• Coordinate with external auditors to provide tax accounting support, respond to inquiries, and facilitate timely review of provision workpapers and related documentation.</p><p>• Serve as a technical resource on long-term construction accounting, stock-based compensation, joint venture structures, and other permanent or timing-related book-to-tax differences.</p><p>• Assist with U.S. federal and state income tax filings for corporate and partnership entities in collaboration with outside providers and internal tax team members.</p><p>• Contribute to the management of income and indirect tax audits by researching issues, preparing responses, helping resolve controversies, and supporting reserve analysis.</p><p>• Oversee a range of operational tax activities such as handling tax notices, maintaining registrations and annual filings, monitoring department-related budgets, and managing corporate records platforms and licensing requirements.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement by refining documentation, strengthening controls, and enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of tax department processes.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee import cost compliance and financial controls for a global retail organization. This role is responsible for ensuring supplier pricing accuracy, supporting timely payments, and strengthening reporting processes tied to international import activity. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of financial operations, and the ability to partner across accounting, supply chain, technology, and international business teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and develop the team responsible for import cost compliance, setting clear priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy, accountability, and growth.</p><p>• Direct the review and approval of supplier invoices, shipment-related costs, letters of credit, and payment activity connected to global import operations.</p><p>• Partner with finance, accounts payable, costing, IT, and international offices to resolve pricing discrepancies, improve workflows, and support aligned business processes.</p><p>• Establish and refine policies, internal controls, and operating procedures that strengthen compliance and improve efficiency across import-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Investigate invoice variances, disputed charges, and noncompliant payment requests, then drive corrective actions to resolution.</p><p>• Oversee recurring and ad hoc financial reporting, including support for period-end close activities and related general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Communicate documentation and payment requirements to vendors and subsidiaries to ensure consistent execution of import and settlement procedures.</p><p>• Supervise the handling of exceptions such as returns, transfers, special shipments, and chargebacks while maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.</p><p>• Support audit requests by preparing records, explanations, and documentation for internal and external review.</p><p>• Manage vendor and factory master data within enterprise systems, including setup details, banking instructions, terms, and location information, and contribute to future system and process enhancements where needed.</p>