Director, Tax

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Tax to lead and manage all aspects of the company's global tax strategy. Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and international tax regulations, managing tax planning and strategy, overseeing tax audits, and providing guidance on the tax implications of business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities and a proactive, hands-on approach. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations and a proven track record of delivering successful results. This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership role requiring expertise in complex global tax structures and U.S. and international compliance.

Location: Manchester, CT

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the organization's tax compliance and planning activities
• Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies that align with the company's business objectives.
• Lead the preparation and filing of all tax returns, including income, sales, property, and other tax types.
• Conduct research on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Manage tax audits and negotiations with government agencies
• Provide tax guidance and support to senior management
• Stay up to date on tax laws and regulations and communicate any changes to relevant stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with tax authorities and external tax advisors
• Maintaining strong financial reporting controls including required technical expertise, reporting systems, and related processes specific to GAAP compliance
• Prepare or review quarterly and annual tax provision calculations
• Ensure accurate reporting of tax accounts in financial statements
• Lead the response to tax audits and manage associated risk
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business units on cross-functional projects
• Educate internal stakeholders on tax policies and implications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business.
• CPA Certification required.
• At least 7 years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting and/or corporate tax leadership, with significant exposure to multinational operations and complex tax structures
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in public accounting (Big 4 or equivalent) preferred
• Exposure to international tax issues, transfer pricing, and cross-border transactions
• Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, SAP)
• Deep technical knowledge of international tax principles, transfer pricing, U.S. tax compliance, and cross- border taxation.
• Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Prior experience developing and leading presentations to executive leadership teams.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to simplify complex financial concepts to executive leadership.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professional judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, private equity-backed environment with global operations.
• Experience in aerospace and/or manufacturing

Working Conditions

• Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
• Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.