Director, Tax

Country: United States of America

Your Journey Starts Here:

Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset. Our focus is on fostering an enriching journey that empowers you to explore diverse career opportunities while nurturing your personal growth. We are committed to creating an environment where continuous learning and development are prioritized, enabling you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, you will find ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented colleagues from around the world, sharing insights and driving innovation together. Join us at Santander, where you are supported by a culture of engagement and a commitment to your success.

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The Difference You Make: The Director, Tax ensures sound fiscal managements through development of monetary and tax policies. S/he develops new objectives, operating policies, processes, and standards in support of the tax reporting function operational and strategic direction.
• Develops and implements tax reporting objectives, operating policies, and standards in support of the department and functional strategy.
• Manages and sets the goals and objectives for the Tax Reporting team.
• Works in close partnership with other areas of Finance to ensure accurate accounting for income taxes reporting and forecasting.
• Executes consistent, balanced project delegation, supervision and leadership skills across all areas of an engagement.
• Assists Finance teams to develop new operational tax reporting processes for implementation and understand impacts to taxation results.
• Manages the planning, direction, and automation of taxation projects, systems, and policies.
• Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements.
• Assists Director, Tax Reporting with the implementation of policies and projects.
• Communicates Tax Reporting strategy, direction, and impact from leadership on employee work objectives to team members.
• Reviews tax depreciation schedules prepared in Finance for all relevant entities.
• Provides necessary guidance and support to team in order to achieve performance and targets and objectives.
• Evaluates he preparation of corporate federate, state, and local income tax returns.
• Guides and supports the Tax Reporting team to achieve performance targets and objectives.
• Manages, motivates, and develops the Tax Reporting department through coaching and challenging opportunities. What You Bring: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's Degree: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent field. - Required. Master's Degree Taxation or Accounting - Preferred. 9+ Years Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field. - Required.
• Advanced knowledge of Taxation and Statutory state and federal compliance principles.
• Advanced taxation and reporting knowledge.
• Advanced in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major taxation software.
• Ability to direct, train and guide peers, subordinates and management.
• Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances.
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with multiple levels of the organizational structure, including senior level management.
• Ability to effectively interact with the market, executive management and vendors.
• Ability to convey a sense of urgency and drive issues/projects to closure.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in taxation reporting, or ability to perform at an advanced level of competence.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain and report on confidential information in an appropriate manner. Certifications:
• CPA Certified Public Accountant - Preferred. It Would Be Nice For You To Have: Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education.

Risk Culture:

We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

EEO Statement:

At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions:

Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required.

Employer Rights:

This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason.

What To Do Next:

Review the internal eligibility guidelines here. If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.

Benefits:
Santander Benefits - 2025 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com)

Primary Location: Dallas, TX, Dallas

Other Locations: Texas-Dallas,North Carolina-Raleigh,Massachusetts-Boston

Organization: Santander Holdings USA, Inc.

The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location.

Salary: $135,000 - $235,000/year