Tax Executive Jobs

Tax executive jobs are open across corporate, financial services, and professional services sectors, covering specializations in tax planning, tax compliance, and transfer pricing, at every level from manager to VP and C-suite. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top stateVirginia
Top employerBloomberg Industry
Top cityArlington, VA
Work type44% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Senior Sales Executive, Tax Workflow
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Senior Sales Executive, Tax Workflow
Thomson Reuters
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Account Management
Customer Service
Sales
$189k - $351k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Sales Executive, Tax Workflow
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Sales Executive, Tax Workflow
Thomson Reuters
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$137k - $254k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Account Executive, Scholarship Tax Credit Payroll Deduction (BenefitEd)
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Account Executive, Scholarship Tax Credit Payroll Deduction (BenefitEd)
Nelnet
Lincoln, Nebraska
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree in communications
5,001-10,000

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Account Executive, Corporate Tax
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Account Executive, Corporate Tax
Bloomberg Industry Group
Arlington, Virginia
Account Management
Inside Sales
Sales
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Executive Assistant & Tax Preparer | $30–$35/hr | In Office
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Executive Assistant & Tax Preparer | $30–$35/hr | In Office
Nguyen CPA Firm
Houston, Texas
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Tax
$30 - $35/hr
On-Site

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Tax Executive Job Market

Who's Hiring

Bloomberg Industry3 open roles
Thomson Reuters2 open roles
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax executive jobs.

  • CPA license required or strongly preferred for most tax executive openings
  • Ten or more years of corporate tax or public accounting experience
  • Deep knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and financial reporting
  • Experience managing federal and state income tax compliance and filings
  • Proficiency with tax software platforms such as OneSource or Corptax
  • Demonstrated experience leading and developing a tax department team

Tips for Your Tax Executive Job Search

Quantify tax savings on your resume

Hiring managers for tax executive roles expect to see dollar impact, not just responsibilities. Replace vague bullets with specific outcomes: effective tax rate reductions, audit settlements, or refund recoveries your team delivered under your leadership.

Lead with your technical credential stack

CPA licensure, CPA combined with an LLM in Taxation, or Big Four public accounting experience are strong differentiators at the executive level. Front-load these in your summary section so screeners confirm your technical floor within the first scan.

Target companies by size and structure

A standalone VP of Tax role at a mid-cap company differs sharply from a divisional tax director at a Fortune 500. Read the reporting line in each posting: reporting to the CFO signals broad ownership, while reporting to a Chief Tax Officer suggests a narrower functional scope.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists tax executive openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for a technical case in interviews

Many tax executive interviews include a scenario around a specific transaction, restructuring, or uncertain tax position. Practice walking through your reasoning on ASC 740 provisions or cross-border planning problems out loud, not just in writing.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base

At the executive level, long-term incentive plans, deferred compensation arrangements, and equity grants often represent the largest share of your package. Understand how unvested equity at your current employer affects your timing and ask about acceleration provisions before you accept.

Tax Executive Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most tax executives?

Bloomberg Industry, Thomson Reuters, and Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP are hiring the most tax executives right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, New York, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to cluster in companies undergoing M&A activity, international expansion, or significant tax reform compliance work.

How many tax executive jobs are remote?

About 56% of tax executive openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the documentation-heavy, systems-based nature of the work. Tax planning and compliance roles tend to offer the most location flexibility, while positions requiring close collaboration with treasury or legal teams more often require on-site presence.

How do you become a tax executive?

Most tax executives build their foundation in public accounting, typically at a Big Four or large regional firm, working through increasingly complex tax engagements before moving in-house. Earning a CPA license is a near-universal requirement. From there, progressively broader scope in corporate tax, managing compliance, provision, and planning functions, combined with people leadership, positions you for a director or VP of Tax role.

Can you get a tax executive job without prior executive experience?

Yes, particularly at smaller companies or high-growth businesses that are building out a tax function for the first time. A strong background as a senior tax manager at a Big Four firm or a multinational can qualify you for a first executive title if you can demonstrate that you have owned projects end to end, managed audits independently, and led at least a small team.

What does the tax executive interview process look like?

The process typically involves an initial call with HR or a recruiter, followed by a technical interview with the CFO or current tax leadership focused on ASC 740, compliance process, and planning philosophy. A panel round with cross-functional stakeholders such as finance, legal, and accounting usually follows. Some companies add a written case study or ask you to review a sample tax provision before the final round.

Where can I find and apply to tax executive jobs?

You can find and apply to tax executive jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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