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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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Who's Hiring
- BDO89
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- Accounting & Auditing58
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior jobs.
- CPA license or active CPA exam candidacy with intent to complete
- Three to five years of federal and state income tax compliance or provision experience
- Proficiency in tax software such as GoSystem, OneSource, or CCH Axcess
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and deferred tax concepts
- Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field
- Experience reviewing the work of staff-level accountants and providing feedback
Tips for Your Tax Senior Job Search
Tailor your resume to the engagement type
Public accounting and corporate tax roles read resumes differently. Highlight billable client work, industry exposure, and compliance volume for public firms. For corporate roles, emphasize process ownership, provision work, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and legal.
Quantify your return and provision experience
Hiring managers for tax senior roles want to see scope, not just duties. Note the number of returns you reviewed, the size of the tax provision you supported, and any jurisdictions you covered. Specific detail separates your resume from generic compliance-focused candidates.
Target openings that match your ASC 740 depth
Many tax senior postings require ASC 740 experience, but the depth varies widely. Read each job description carefully before applying. If a role emphasizes quarterly provision work, make sure your resume reflects that specifically rather than listing it as a secondary responsibility.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax senior openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical case questions in interviews
Tax senior interviews routinely include scenario-based questions on deferred tax treatment, uncertain tax positions, or multi-state apportionment. Review the mechanics of a tax provision build and be ready to walk through your reasoning out loud, not just state a conclusion.
Negotiate start date around filing season
If you're leaving a public firm, most employers understand that an early February through mid-April departure is difficult. Name your available start date clearly in your application and confirm it early in the process to avoid offer delays or misaligned expectations.
Tax Senior Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax seniors?
The companies hiring the most tax seniors right now include BDO, Baker Tilly Canada, and Intuit, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in large public accounting firms, Fortune 500 corporate tax departments, and financial services companies with complex multi-state or international tax obligations.
How many tax senior jobs are remote?
About 75% of tax senior openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the accounting field. Provision and compliance work tied to corporate tax departments tends to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while client-facing roles at public accounting firms more often require in-office or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a tax senior?
You become a tax senior by building two to four years of hands-on tax compliance or provision experience, typically starting as a staff accountant at a public firm or in a corporate tax department. Earning your CPA license is the most direct accelerant. Taking on review responsibilities, ownership of complex returns, and ASC 740 provision work signals readiness for the senior level to most hiring managers.
Can you get a tax senior job without much experience?
Getting hired as a tax senior with limited experience is difficult because the role carries review and sign-off responsibilities that require demonstrated technical judgment. The most effective path is to focus on roles at smaller firms or regional practices where the senior title reflects two years of experience rather than four. Completing the CPA exam, even without a full license, and owning a specific niche like pass-through entities or state and local tax can offset thinner years of experience in targeted searches.
What does the tax senior interview process look like?
The tax senior interview process typically runs two to four rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen focused on experience and availability. A technical interview with a tax manager or director follows, covering compliance mechanics, provision concepts, and your review process for staff work. Final rounds usually include a meeting with a partner or department head and may involve a short technical case or a review of your actual work product.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior jobs?
You can find and apply to tax senior jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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