Tax Director

The Director of Tax will report to the Vice President of Tax and serve as the primary leader responsible for the company’s global ASC 740 income tax provision. This is a highly visible role with meaningful impact across the organization. In addition to leading tax accounting and financial reporting, this leader will partner closely with finance, accounting, legal, and other stakeholders to support income tax compliance, tax planning initiatives, and M&A activity.

This role is designed to provide broad exposure across multiple areas of corporate tax within a dynamic, growth-oriented manufacturing organization. Over time, the position offers the opportunity to expand leadership scope based on business needs and individual performance.

This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of at least 3–4 days per week on site to foster collaboration, cross-functional partnership, and strong team engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate analysis, income tax disclosures, tax footnotes, and related journal entries
• Manage relationships with external tax and accounting advisors related to the audit of the tax provision and the evaluation of significant tax positions
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Tax on planning, M&A, and strategic projects affecting the company’s global tax position
• Partner with international finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reflection of tax accounts in the company’s consolidated global financial statements
• Lead all tax aspects of purchase accounting for domestic and cross-border acquisitions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance
• Support U.S. federal, state, and foreign income tax compliance processes in coordination with internal teams and external advisors
• Drive continuous improvement of tax processes and procedures, including the implementation and optimization of tax software tools
• Oversee quarterly SOX internal control procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation, testing, and compliance
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting significant U.S. GAAP tax positions
• Assist in developing departmental policies, procedures, and processes to mitigate global corporate income tax risk
• Serve as a key member of the tax leadership team, contributing to department strategy, talent development, and long-term priorities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a corporate tax department and/or a large public accounting firm
• Demonstrated experience leading ASC 740 processes for a public company or public-company clients, supported by a strong technical accounting foundation
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. tax law, including domestic and international concepts
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and tax provision software, with a demonstrated ability to improve processes and adapt to evolving business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax and accounting issues to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and independently resolve complex issues
• Collaborative team player who builds strong partnerships across global tax, finance, and business teams

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s in Taxation preferred

Why you will love working here:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance that starts on your first day! Employer HSA contribution (up to $1,000/single or $2,000/family)
• On-site Medical Center, Pharmacy, Barbershop, and fitness center
• 401(K) Match + Employer contribution
• As Our Philosophy states: People are our most important asset.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Quarterly profit sharing (with no cap!)

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact careers@wthg.com.

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Products and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe.