Tax Director
$130M Food Producer Company — Fresno, CA -- $175-225K, plus profit-sharing    THE SIZZLE:
•    Role is fully in office
•    Targeting 5+ years of experience, will look at 3-4+ years of experience
•    Public accounting and industry experience preferred
•    CPA preferred
•    Role reports to/supports CFO
•    Great benefits, 2-3 weeks PTO, 1-week sick time, free daily lunch, free on-site medical clinic   SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
•    CPA designation required.
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s in Taxation preferred).
•    5+ years of progressive tax experience, with at least 2 years at the manager level in public accounting or a private company.
•    Strong experience with entity-level and individual tax compliance and planning.
•    Demonstrated expertise in both cash and accrual basis taxpayers.
•    Thorough understanding of FAS 109
•    Experience in agriculture or real estate industries a plus.
•    Strong analytical and organizational skills.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Valid CA DL/Clean drivers record may be required.    DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Lead and manage all tax functions for the organization including income, property, sales/use, and other applicable taxes.
•    Oversee preparation and review of federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, LLCs, and individuals.
•    Develop and implement tax planning strategies to support business operations and long-term goals.
•    Provide strategic tax planning and compliance support for estate and succession planning 
•    Drive continuous improvement and efficiency through the use of current tax and accounting technologies (e.g., workflow automation, data analytics tools, dashboards).
•    Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws and filing deadlines.
•    Maintain detailed knowledge of changes in tax regulations and proactively assess their impact.
•    Provide tax guidance and support on business transactions, including entity restructuring, acquisitions, and real estate development activities.
•    Coordinate and manage external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors as needed.
•    Supervise and mentor tax staff, ensuring ongoing development and performance.
•    Work collaboratively with finance, legal, and operations teams on tax-related matters.
•    Support CFO with tax provision and financial reporting implications.