Tax Director Jobs in Texas
Tax Director jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate headquarters, energy companies, financial services firms, and large professional services practices, with openings at every level from senior tax manager promotions through VP-level and divisional director roles. Houston, Dallas, and Austin carry the heaviest hiring volume, anchored by employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Deloitte, all of which maintain substantial Texas tax functions. The most in-demand specialties are federal and state corporate income tax compliance, ASC 740 provision work, and transfer pricing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.
Position Description:
Direct the overall Global income tax process including return compliance, provision, planning and forecasting directly reporting to the VP of Tax with regular presentations to the C-suite on tax matters. Overall management, design, and responsibility of the worldwide tax provision and related SEC disclosures for the consolidated year-end and quarterly financial statements in accordance with ASC 740 and FIN 18 for a $60B, 20 plus country US headquartered company. Maintain a reliable tax forecasting process, including forecasting the effective and cash tax rates. Research tax planning opportunities, tax law change modeling (including impacts of US TCJA) and perform tax due diligence on acquisitions including financial analysis and presentation of recommendations working with in-house staff as well as coordinating outside professional service providers. Overall accountability for the performance and results of the tax reporting and tax compliance teams; and for the tax affairs of the company in support of the financial strategies and objectives.
Position scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Coordinate and oversee preparation of the tax returns for the Company’s domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Supervise income tax team including third-party vendor for out-sourced tax services.
- Responsible for ASC 740 and FIN18 calculations, including SEC reporting and disclosure
- Actively implement appropriate internal controls over all income taxes and related accounting and reporting
- Worldwide Tax forecasting and modeling of Effective Tax Rate and Cash Taxes working closely with financial planning, operations, legal , treasury teams and executives across the company
- Tax planning and research including providing the financial analysis support for initiatives/projects as well as modeling tax law changes
- Analyze proposed acquisitions to assess the tax impacts of transactions from diligence phase through execution, including working with legal on purchase documentation language
- Assist with the design and implementation of optimal tax structures for various new business initiatives (e.g. income sourcing, income characterization, PE/Nexus analysis, funding, currency issues, etc.)
- Lead the income tax effort to develop and/or re-engineer tax processes and documentation procedures
- Effectively manage relationships and deadlines with internal team, external auditors and oversee the work of third party service providers, taking into account budget and time constraints
- Reports to and works closely with company tax executive on all projects.
- Lead and develop other staff members in financial reporting, tax, and other operational areas while maintaining a strong relationship of mutual trust and respect
- Coordinate with outside tax, financial and legal service providers on specific projects, as needed.
- Manages the performance of team members, including interviewing, on-boarding, performance reviews, coaching, counseling and career development, etc. to ensure the continued overall improvement in employee performance. Overall accountability for the performance and results of the tax reporting and tax compliance team; and for the tax affairs of the company in support of the financial strategies and objectives while maintaining an intellectually challenging, respectful, and fun work environment.
Estimated Specific Responsibility Breakdown:
- Global compliance – 20%
- ASC740/Forecasting - 25%
- Research, planning, due diligence, and business support - 30%
- Tax return position review - 15%
- Position Memos for Audit Defense - 10%
Position Requirements:
- Tax Experience – 12+ yrs. of Tax Department specific accounting for Income Taxes and/or Public Accounting Firm experience with primary responsibility for tax provisions, forecasting and tax risk due diligence
- Degree – BBA in Accounting required, Masters of Taxation or Law Degree a plus
- CPA required
- US State and Local tax experience a must – International a plus
- Strong Financial, Tax and Tax Accounting Skills
- IT Skills – Advanced Excel and coordination with Sysco IT data requests a must. Ability to use Tax Research Software and Tax Accounting Financial packages. OneSource Tax Provision experience a plus.
- Big 4 and SOX Experience in documentation and disclosure
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing business environment, manage competing priorities and the pressures associated with tax filings and general business demands.
- Excellent oral, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Managerial Skills – Willing to get into the details; self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision; good communication and interpersonal skills; be able to deal effectively with a wide range of situations and personalities; ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines: maintain a focus on continuing to develop technical tax expertise
This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.
Position Description:
Direct the overall Global income tax process including return compliance, provision, planning and forecasting directly reporting to the VP of Tax with regular presentations to the C-suite on tax matters. Overall management, design, and responsibility of the worldwide tax provision and related SEC disclosures for the consolidated year-end and quarterly financial statements in accordance with ASC 740 and FIN 18 for a $60B, 20 plus country US headquartered company. Maintain a reliable tax forecasting process, including forecasting the effective and cash tax rates. Research tax planning opportunities, tax law change modeling (including impacts of US TCJA) and perform tax due diligence on acquisitions including financial analysis and presentation of recommendations working with in-house staff as well as coordinating outside professional service providers. Overall accountability for the performance and results of the tax reporting and tax compliance teams; and for the tax affairs of the company in support of the financial strategies and objectives.
Position scope includes, but is not limited to:
- Coordinate and oversee preparation of the tax returns for the Company’s domestic and international subsidiaries.
- Supervise income tax team including third-party vendor for out-sourced tax services.
- Responsible for ASC 740 and FIN18 calculations, including SEC reporting and disclosure
- Actively implement appropriate internal controls over all income taxes and related accounting and reporting
- Worldwide Tax forecasting and modeling of Effective Tax Rate and Cash Taxes working closely with financial planning, operations, legal , treasury teams and executives across the company
- Tax planning and research including providing the financial analysis support for initiatives/projects as well as modeling tax law changes
- Analyze proposed acquisitions to assess the tax impacts of transactions from diligence phase through execution, including working with legal on purchase documentation language
- Assist with the design and implementation of optimal tax structures for various new business initiatives (e.g. income sourcing, income characterization, PE/Nexus analysis, funding, currency issues, etc.)
- Lead the income tax effort to develop and/or re-engineer tax processes and documentation procedures
- Effectively manage relationships and deadlines with internal team, external auditors and oversee the work of third party service providers, taking into account budget and time constraints
- Reports to and works closely with company tax executive on all projects.
- Lead and develop other staff members in financial reporting, tax, and other operational areas while maintaining a strong relationship of mutual trust and respect
- Coordinate with outside tax, financial and legal service providers on specific projects, as needed.
- Manages the performance of team members, including interviewing, on-boarding, performance reviews, coaching, counseling and career development, etc. to ensure the continued overall improvement in employee performance. Overall accountability for the performance and results of the tax reporting and tax compliance team; and for the tax affairs of the company in support of the financial strategies and objectives while maintaining an intellectually challenging, respectful, and fun work environment.
Estimated Specific Responsibility Breakdown:
- Global compliance – 20%
- ASC740/Forecasting - 25%
- Research, planning, due diligence, and business support - 30%
- Tax return position review - 15%
- Position Memos for Audit Defense - 10%
Position Requirements:
- Tax Experience – 12+ yrs. of Tax Department specific accounting for Income Taxes and/or Public Accounting Firm experience with primary responsibility for tax provisions, forecasting and tax risk due diligence
- Degree – BBA in Accounting required, Masters of Taxation or Law Degree a plus
- CPA required
- US State and Local tax experience a must – International a plus
- Strong Financial, Tax and Tax Accounting Skills
- IT Skills – Advanced Excel and coordination with Sysco IT data requests a must. Ability to use Tax Research Software and Tax Accounting Financial packages. OneSource Tax Provision experience a plus.
- Big 4 and SOX Experience in documentation and disclosure
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing business environment, manage competing priorities and the pressures associated with tax filings and general business demands.
- Excellent oral, written, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Managerial Skills – Willing to get into the details; self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision; good communication and interpersonal skills; be able to deal effectively with a wide range of situations and personalities; ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines: maintain a focus on continuing to develop technical tax expertise
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax director jobs across Texas.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or taxation with a master's degree preferred
- Significant years of progressive corporate tax or public accounting experience required
- Deep expertise in ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial statement reporting
- Experience managing federal and Texas state income, franchise, and sales tax compliance
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a tax department team or external advisors
Tax Director Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax director in Texas?
Most tax directors in Texas hold a CPA license issued or recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Texas education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the baseline, and many employers prefer a master's in taxation or an MBA. Candidates typically progress through senior tax accountant and tax manager roles in either public accounting or corporate tax departments before reaching director level.
How much do tax directors make in Texas?
Tax directors in Texas earn a median of about $80,920 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $53,380 for the lowest 10% to over $132,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax directors in Texas?
Employers hiring tax directors in Texas right now include Weaver, BDO, and Alvarez & Marsal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of energy majors, Fortune 500 headquarters, and large regional financial institutions means corporate in-house tax director roles are especially common alongside openings at the Big Four and national accounting firms.
Which Texas cities have the most tax director jobs?
Dallas, Houston, and Austin hold the most tax director openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its density of energy and petrochemical headquarters, Dallas draws heavily from financial services, insurance, and retail corporate offices, and Austin's rapid expansion of technology and semiconductor company headquarters has added a growing share of in-house corporate tax director roles.
Are there remote tax director jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than most senior finance roles, because tax compliance, provision work, and tax planning are largely desk-based and document-driven. About 27% of tax director openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a broad shift in how corporate tax functions operate post-pandemic. Federal income tax compliance, ASC 740 provision management, and tax research roles tend to be the most remote-accessible, while state and local tax positions often require more on-site collaboration.
How can I get hired as a tax director in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a public accounting career at one of the large national or regional firms with significant Texas practices, where associate and senior associate roles in tax provide structured progression toward manager and eventually director. Large Texas corporate employers like energy companies and financial institutions also hire tax analysts and senior tax accountants as feeder roles. Earning a CPA license through the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and completing a master's in taxation gives candidates a concrete credential edge when making the transition into a director track.
Where can I find and apply to tax director jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to tax director jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across industries and metro areas. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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