Hiring: Director, Direct Tax Company: PDS Health Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 14:27:31 Target Skills & Keywords : Financial Planning About the job Experience: •3-5 years) goals. •12+ years of progressively complex experience in tax planning and compliance work is required. •5 years) goals. Required Skills: •Lead the strategy, design, implementation and maintenance of tax planning, programs, policies, and procedures around tax for PDS and its affiliates. •Interface directly with the other directors within the tax department to lead a team of managers, staff and seniors and participate in their professional development. •Thought leader, solutions partner and trusted advisor who builds strong relationships with key internal departments, executive leadership, and external consultants to aid team members to achieve a best-in-class tax planning, consulting, and compliance practice. •Maintain proficiency with respect to current tax laws, tax law changes and proposals, applicable tax software, various tax research services, and planning opportunities. •Be familiar with unique provisions of flow through entities and collaborate with operational leaders in advising on tax implications of structuring deals. •Manage and develop tax processes and technology to align with tax department needs and objectives and find ways to improve existing processes that create efficiencies •Meet with direct leaders and partners in group, board room and one-on-one settings to discuss and socialize tax planning matters and their implication to other departments and the company. Develops team to meet same expectations. •Partner with accounting/finance, legal and business personnel to identify and implement those tax planning opportunities. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in Tax or Accounting •In depth knowledge of tax law including current tax developments; understanding of key direct and partnership tax processes and data drivers. •Big Four or similar in combination with internal tax department experience. •Master’s Degree in Tax •Outstanding Communication Skills and Boardroom Presence - Verbal and Written. •Demonstrated capacity to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment without compromising the quality of the work. •Strong abilities in managing the daily operations of department(s) or work unit while developing long term (3-5 years) goals. •Strong strategic thinking abilities to understand and process complex information and exercise sound judgement. •Outstanding leadership skills; plus, exceptional time management and prioritization abilities. •Dedication to personal development and education. Compensation: •$194,000 - $262,000 / year •Medical, dental, and vision insurance Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!