Tax Director Jobs in Missouri

Tax Director jobs in Missouri are concentrated in St. Louis and Kansas City, where major employers such as Edward Jones, H&R Block, and Emerson Electric maintain significant finance and tax functions that regularly need senior leadership. Demand is strongest in corporate tax strategy, state and local tax compliance, and international tax, reflecting the headquarters presence of large multinationals and financial services firms across the state. The market draws candidates from senior manager through VP level, with both public company and private equity-backed environments actively hiring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top employerConner Ash, P.C
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring4
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Director Tax
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Director Tax
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Springfield, Missouri
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
10,000+

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Senior Director, Tax Strategy
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Senior Director, Tax Strategy
Anheuser-Busch
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$162k - $203k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Director, International Tax, Transfer Pricing
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Director, International Tax, Transfer Pricing
Vistra
Mexico, Missouri
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management

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Director of Tax
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Director of Tax
Clayco
St. Louis, Missouri
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Tax Director, Tax Senior Manager, Tax Manager Job Description
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Tax Director, Tax Senior Manager, Tax Manager Job Description
Conner Ash, P.C
St. Louis, Missouri
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Tax Director Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
4 jobs
Mexico
1 job
St Louis
1 job
Springfield
1 job

Tax Director Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Conner Ash, P.C2 open roles
CBIZ1 open role
Clayco1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax director jobs across Missouri.

  • CPA license active in Missouri or eligible for Missouri reciprocity required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a master's degree strongly preferred
  • Minimum ten years of progressive tax experience including at least three in a leadership role
  • Deep expertise in ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial statement reporting
  • Proven ability to manage federal, state, and international tax compliance and planning
  • Experience leading and developing a team of tax professionals within a corporate environment

Tax Director Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a tax director in Missouri?

Most Missouri tax director roles require an active CPA license issued or recognized by the Missouri State Board of Accountancy, which oversees CPA licensure in the state. Candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree in accounting and often a master's in taxation or business administration. From there, the path moves through public accounting or corporate tax roles, building toward senior manager before stepping into a director position.

How much do tax directors make in Missouri?

Tax directors in Missouri earn a median of about $76,590 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,290 for the lowest 10% to over $128,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire tax directors in Missouri?

Missouri tax director roles are posted by Conner Ash, P.C, CBIZ, and Clayco and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large regional banks, and healthcare systems creates a consistent pipeline of openings for senior tax leadership.

Which Missouri cities have the most tax director jobs?

St. Louis, Mexico, and St Louis account for the largest share of tax director openings in Missouri. St. Louis drives the most volume as the home base for major corporations and financial services firms, while Kansas City's concentration of insurance, financial, and consumer goods companies sustains strong demand, and suburban and mid-size markets benefit from regional headquarters and large healthcare networks headquartered outside the two main metros.

Are there remote tax director jobs in Missouri?

Yes, and more than most senior finance roles. About 0% of tax director openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on analysis, compliance filings, and strategy rather than on-site presence. Tax planning, ASC 740 review, and external auditor coordination are the functions most commonly performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a tax director in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through public accounting, where firms in St. Louis and Kansas City regularly hire tax associates and advance them through structured programs into senior and manager roles. From there, a lateral move into a corporate tax department at a Missouri manufacturer, healthcare system, or financial institution is the common bridge to director-level work. Earning your CPA through the Missouri State Board of Accountancy and adding a master's in taxation strengthens a candidacy significantly at that transition point.

Where can I find and apply to tax director jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to tax director jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings in one place. Search the roles that fit your experience level and industry background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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