Head of Tax

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The Head of Tax will lead Amynta’s global tax function with responsibility across income tax compliance, tax provision, planning, and advisory support. This role is designed for an experienced, high potential tax leader who is earlier in their leadership career and ready to step into broader ownership of a tax function in a private equity owned, acquisitive environment.
The role is both hands on and strategic, combining execution with leadership. The Head of Tax will manage and develop the internal tax team while also designing and overseeing a balanced outsource vs. insource operating model, ensuring the right mix of internal capability and external expertise as the organization scales.

• Key Responsibilities

  Tax Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the internal tax team, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and professional growth paths
  • Own the structure and evolution of the tax function as the business grows and complexity increases
  • Assess tax capabilities across the organization and determine the appropriate balance between in‑house resources and third‑party advisors
  • Build a sustainable, scalable tax organization capable of supporting continued acquisition activity and international expansion

  Outsource vs. Insource Operating Model

  • Design and manage Amynta’s tax operating model, balancing internal execution with strategic outsourcing
  • Determine which activities are best handled internally versus externally based on risk, cost, scalability, and specialty expertise
  • Regularly reassess advisor usage and internal staffing needs as the organization evolves
  • Ensure strong cost discipline and value realization consistent with private‑equity ownership expectations

  Income Tax Compliance & Provision

  • Oversee U.S. federal, state, and local income tax compliance across partnership and C‑corporation structures
  • Manage quarterly and annual tax provisions under U.S. GAAP, including effective tax rate analysis
  • Maintain and document deferred tax assets and liabilities, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)
  • Partner with the Controller’s group and external auditors to support audits, reviews, and internal controls

  International Tax & Transfer Pricing

  • Provide oversight and planning support for international tax matters, including foreign subsidiaries and cross‑border transactions
  • Partner with advisors on transfer pricing policy development, documentation, and ongoing maintenance
  • Support the design, implementation, and documentation of intercompany arrangements and shared services agreements
  • Monitor global tax developments impacting international operations

  M&A, Transactions & Due Diligence

  • Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, including:
    • Tax due diligence
    • Structuring analysis and modeling
    • Purchase accounting considerations and post‑acquisition integration
  • Partner with M&A, Legal, and external advisors to identify tax risks and planning opportunities
  • Assist with integrating acquired entities into Amynta’s tax structure, processes, and reporting model

  Tax Planning & Strategy

  • Develop and support tax planning strategies aligned with business growth, cash‑flow optimization, and private‑equity objectives
  • Advise on tax implications related to acquisitions, new products, geographic expansion, and capital structure
  • Partner with FP&A and Treasury to forecast effective tax rates and cash taxes and assess long‑term planning impacts

  Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring

  • Monitor changes in U.S. federal, state, and international tax legislation and assess impacts to the business
  • Proactively communicate relevant developments and planning considerations to Finance leadership
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving regulatory requirements

  Indirect & Operational Taxes

  • Provide oversight for non‑income tax areas, including Sales & Use Tax, Personal Property Tax, Information Reporting & Withholding, Annual Reports, and Unclaimed Property
  • Support process improvement, documentation, and compliance across operational tax areas

  Process Improvement & Scalability

  • Improve tax processes, controls, and documentation to enhance audit readiness and close efficiency
  • Leverage technology, data analytics, and automation to reduce manual effort where appropriate
  • Drive continuous improvement across the tax function
• Additional Job Description

  Qualifications & Experience

  • 7–10 years of progressive tax experience, ideally combining public accounting and in‑house roles
  • Strong foundation in U.S. federal and state income tax compliance and GAAP tax provision
  • Meaningful exposure to international tax matters and transfer pricing concepts
  • Experience supporting M&A transactions and tax due diligence
  • Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring tax professionals and coordinating with external advisors
  • Sound judgment around insourcing vs. outsourcing tax activities in a growing organization
  • Experience in a private‑equity‑backed or sponsor‑owned environment strongly preferred
  • Insurance, warranty, financial services, or similarly regulated industry experience preferred
  • CPA required; MBA, MS Tax, JD/LLM a plus

  Key Attributes for Success

  • High ownership mindset with strong attention to detail and follow‑through
  • Ability to balance technical rigor with practical, business‑oriented decision‑making
  • Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, acquisitive, and evolving environment
  • Clear communicator who can translate complex tax concepts for non‑tax stakeholders

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