Tax Director Jobs in Wisconsin
Tax Director jobs in Wisconsin draw consistent demand from the state's deep base of manufacturing headquarters, financial services firms, and healthcare systems, with openings at both the senior corporate and regional leadership levels. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Kohl's, American Family Insurance, and Advocate Aurora Health regularly staff tax leadership roles. The most sought-after specialties are corporate income tax compliance, ASC 740 reporting, and state and local tax. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Director Tax is responsible for managing the company’s U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, planning, and accounting activities. This role ensures accurate and timely tax reporting, supports tax provision processes, oversees audits, and partners cross-functionally to optimize the company’s tax position. This position will lead a small team including managing relationship with outsourced service provider.
Major Responsibilities
Income Tax Compliance
Oversight of the preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns for multiple legal entities, including consolidated and unitary filings
Tracking and utilization of tax attributes (NOLs, credits, carryforwards). · Manage external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings
Monitor compliance requirements related to manufacturing-specific incentives and credits.
Tax Provision & Accounting (ASC 740)
Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including current, deferred, and uncertain tax positions.
Review effective tax rate analyses and related disclosures for financial statements.
Ensure accurate recording of income tax entries in the general ledger.
Support external and internal audits by providing documentation and explanations related to income taxes.
Tax Planning & Strategy ·
Identify and implement tax planning opportunities related to manufacturing operations, capital investments, supply chain structure, and intercompany transactions.
Analyze the tax impact of business initiatives such as plant expansions, restructuring, and mergers or acquisitions.
Evaluate state income tax nexus, apportionment, and filing positions resulting from operational changes.
Audit & Risk Management
Manage federal and state income tax audits, including responses to information requests and coordination with tax authorities.
Research tax law changes and assess impacts on the company’s operations and financial reporting.
Assist with development and maintenance of tax controls and documentation in support of SOX compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and legal teams to support accurate tax reporting and planning.
- Provide guidance on tax implications of manufacturing activities such as inventory capitalization, R&D credits, cost accounting changes, and fixed asset investments.
Process Improvement & Leadership
Drive process improvements and automation within tax compliance and provision workflows. · Mentor and develop tax staff.
Support development of tax policies, procedures, and internal documentation.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education: ·
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance
Certification / License
CPA license or other certification is a plus
Work Experience
8 years of progressive experience in federal and state income taxation, including public accounting and/or corporate tax.
Experience with consolidated and unitary state filings
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
ASC 740 reporting ability · Project management skills
Project management skills
Preferred Job Requirements
Education
Master’s in Tax or Juris Doctorate
Certification / License
Certified Public Accountant or other certification
Work Experience
Understanding manufacturing related tax credits and incentives (e.g., R&D, energy, capital investment incentives).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills · Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most.
For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future.
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The Director Tax is responsible for managing the company’s U.S. federal and state income tax compliance, planning, and accounting activities. This role ensures accurate and timely tax reporting, supports tax provision processes, oversees audits, and partners cross-functionally to optimize the company’s tax position. This position will lead a small team including managing relationship with outsourced service provider.
Major Responsibilities
Income Tax Compliance
Oversight of the preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns for multiple legal entities, including consolidated and unitary filings
Tracking and utilization of tax attributes (NOLs, credits, carryforwards). · Manage external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax filings
Monitor compliance requirements related to manufacturing-specific incentives and credits.
Tax Provision & Accounting (ASC 740)
Assist with quarterly and annual income tax provision process, including current, deferred, and uncertain tax positions.
Review effective tax rate analyses and related disclosures for financial statements.
Ensure accurate recording of income tax entries in the general ledger.
Support external and internal audits by providing documentation and explanations related to income taxes.
Tax Planning & Strategy ·
Identify and implement tax planning opportunities related to manufacturing operations, capital investments, supply chain structure, and intercompany transactions.
Analyze the tax impact of business initiatives such as plant expansions, restructuring, and mergers or acquisitions.
Evaluate state income tax nexus, apportionment, and filing positions resulting from operational changes.
Audit & Risk Management
Manage federal and state income tax audits, including responses to information requests and coordination with tax authorities.
Research tax law changes and assess impacts on the company’s operations and financial reporting.
Assist with development and maintenance of tax controls and documentation in support of SOX compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with accounting, finance, operations, and legal teams to support accurate tax reporting and planning.
- Provide guidance on tax implications of manufacturing activities such as inventory capitalization, R&D credits, cost accounting changes, and fixed asset investments.
Process Improvement & Leadership
Drive process improvements and automation within tax compliance and provision workflows. · Mentor and develop tax staff.
Support development of tax policies, procedures, and internal documentation.
Minimum Job Requirements
Education: ·
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or finance
Certification / License
CPA license or other certification is a plus
Work Experience
8 years of progressive experience in federal and state income taxation, including public accounting and/or corporate tax.
Experience with consolidated and unitary state filings
Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
ASC 740 reporting ability · Project management skills
Project management skills
Preferred Job Requirements
Education
Master’s in Tax or Juris Doctorate
Certification / License
Certified Public Accountant or other certification
Work Experience
Understanding manufacturing related tax credits and incentives (e.g., R&D, energy, capital investment incentives).
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills · Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax director jobs across Wisconsin.
- CPA license active and in good standing with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Minimum ten years of progressive tax experience in corporate or public accounting
- Demonstrated experience managing federal and multi-state income tax compliance
- Proficiency with enterprise tax software such as OneSource, Corptax, or Thomson Reuters
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 accounting for income taxes
Tax Director Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax director in Wisconsin?
Most Wisconsin tax directors hold an active CPA license issued through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the Uniform CPA Examination and meeting Wisconsin's education and experience requirements. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard starting point, typically followed by several years in public accounting or a corporate tax department. Advanced credentials like a Master of Taxation or an LLM in Taxation strengthen candidacy for director-level roles.
How much do tax directors make in Wisconsin?
Tax directors in Wisconsin earn a median of about $79,400 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,340 for the lowest 10% to over $127,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax directors in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin tax director roles are posted by BDO, Berndt CPA, and Sorren and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of insurance carriers, consumer goods manufacturers, and regional hospital systems means demand stays fairly broad rather than tied to a single industry.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most tax director jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Waukesha have the most tax director openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because it is home to the state's largest cluster of corporate headquarters and financial services firms, while Madison draws demand from insurance, technology, and state government adjacent employers, and Green Bay reflects the region's manufacturing and food-industry base.
Are there remote tax director jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 100% of tax director openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves compliance analysis, financial reporting, and software-based review rather than on-site presence. Federal and state income tax compliance and ASC 740 review tend to be the most remote-friendly parts of the role.
How can I get hired as a tax director in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a staff or senior tax accountant role at a Wisconsin public accounting firm or a large corporate tax department, which builds the multi-state compliance and ASC 740 exposure directors are expected to have. Large Wisconsin employers like Kohl's and American Family Insurance recruit through associate and rotational finance programs that move high performers toward tax leadership. Earning your CPA through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services early signals long-term commitment and gives a measurable edge over candidates who delay licensure.
Where can I find and apply to tax director jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to tax director jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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