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Senior Program Director – Tax System Modernization
$110/hour W-2 | $120/hour C2C
Location: Raleigh, NC – 100% Onsite
Job ID: 814873
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract (W-2 / C2C)
Contract Duration: November 30, 2026 – November 30, 2027
Interview: Video Interview
Exciting Leadership Opportunity
GN Resources Inc. is seeking an accomplished Senior Program Director / Senior Program Manager to lead a large-scale, multi-year Tax System Modernization initiative for a North Carolina state government agency.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced technology transformation leader to oversee a mission-critical modernization program, collaborate directly with executive leadership, and help transform enterprise government systems serving millions of residents.
We offer highly competitive hourly compensation and the opportunity to lead a significant public-sector technology transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-wide tax system modernization across multiple implementation releases.
- Develop strategic program roadmaps, schedules, milestones, and resource plans.
- Manage complex technology vendors, cross-functional project teams, budgets, and deliverables.
- Work closely with executive leadership, technical directors, and business stakeholders.
- Oversee program governance, risk management, organizational change management, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare executive dashboards, status reports, and steering committee presentations.
- Ensure successful coordination of system integration, data conversion, testing, and deployment activities.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of program or project management experience.
- 7+ years managing large-scale IT modernization or transformation initiatives, preferably within government or the public sector.
- 7+ years developing executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Strong understanding of government technology regulations and compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience managing enterprise programs, vendors, project schedules, risks, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or PgMP certification.
- Government or public-sector IT modernization experience.
- Experience with taxation systems or tax administration technology.
- Agile project management experience.
- Experience with MS Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, and Teams.
Compensation
W-2: $110/hour
C2C: $120/hour
Work arrangement: Full-time onsite in Raleigh, NC.
Apply Today
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through Indeed or email their updated resume to:
contact@gnresources.co
Email subject: Senior Program Director – 814873
Please include your availability, current location, and preferred engagement type (W-2 or C2C).
Immediate consideration for qualified candidates.
Pay: $110.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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- Alvarez & Marsal40
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax director jobs.
- CPA license required or strongly preferred by most employers
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
- Eight or more years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or corporate tax
- Deep knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial reporting
- Experience managing federal, state, and local tax compliance and planning
- Proficiency with tax software such as OneSource, CorpTax, or similar platforms
Tips for Your Tax Director Job Search
Quantify your tax savings on your resume
Generic statements like 'managed tax compliance' won't stand out. Replace them with specific outcomes: cash tax savings achieved, effective rate reductions, or audit settlements. Tax directors are evaluated on financial impact, so your resume needs to show numbers that reflect it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Lead with your biggest technical specialty
Tax director postings vary widely: some want a transfer pricing expert, others need someone who owns state and local tax. Read each job description closely and open your resume and cover letter with the specialization they prioritize, not a generic summary that covers everything.
Target employers at the right complexity level
A PE-backed mid-market company and a Fortune 500 corporation look for fundamentally different tax directors. Match your experience to the right profile. If your background is domestic compliance, focus on companies where that is the core function rather than a secondary one.
Prepare technical case questions for interviews
Tax director interviews often go beyond behavioral questions into technical scenarios: how you would structure an acquisition, respond to an IRS notice, or approach an uncertain tax position under ASC 740. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at a conclusion.
Negotiate your total package, not just base pay
At the director level, annual bonus structure, deferred compensation, and signing incentives are often negotiable. Come to the offer stage knowing what matters most to you so you can push on the levers that have the most value without stalling the process.
Tax Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax directors?
The companies hiring the most tax directors right now include Alvarez & Marsal, BDO, and Weaver, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring is broadly distributed across corporate, financial services, and professional services employers.
How many tax director jobs are remote?
About 56% of tax director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting consistent demand for flexibility at the director level. Tax planning, provision work, and ASC 740 reporting tend to be the sub-areas most compatible with remote arrangements, while roles with active audit management or significant cross-functional leadership often require more in-office presence.
How do you become a tax director?
Most tax directors follow a path that starts in public accounting, typically in a Big Four or large regional firm, building technical depth in compliance and planning before moving into corporate roles. Earning a CPA license is a standard expectation. From there, progression through senior tax manager positions, combined with ownership of the tax provision process and cross-functional exposure to finance and legal, puts candidates in a realistic position for a director role.
Can you land a tax director role without prior director-level experience?
Yes, but you need to close the gap on paper. Senior tax managers with strong ASC 740 ownership, experience managing outside advisors, and a record of influencing business decisions can be competitive. The key is demonstrating that you have already been doing director-level work in a narrower scope, whether that is leading the domestic provision, owning a specific jurisdiction, or managing a small team through an audit cycle.
What does the tax director interview process look like?
Most processes run three to five rounds. An initial screen with HR or a recruiter is typically followed by a technical interview with the VP of Tax or CFO covering your provision experience, compliance oversight, and any specialty areas the role requires. Later rounds often include a case study or a working session on a tax scenario, plus meetings with finance leadership or the broader team to assess cross-functional fit.
Where can I find and apply to tax director jobs?
You can find and apply to tax director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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