Director Federal Tax

Why Valmont

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Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position:

Owns the company’s federal income tax function for a publicly traded, multinational organization. Leads federal tax compliance, planning, audit management, and global components of the quarterly and annual tax provision (ASC 740) in partnership with the broader tax leadership team. Provides guidance to finance and senior leadership to manage risk, support business initiatives, and improve tax outcomes.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee the global tax provision process under ASC 740 (including uncertain tax positions/FIN 48), supporting disclosures, and coordination with external auditors.
• Lead preparation, review, and filing of the U.S. federal consolidated income tax return and related workpapers; set positions and documentation standards.
• Develop and execute federal tax planning strategies (e.g., entity/structure, credit utilization, cash tax optimization) in alignment with business objectives.
• Manage IRS examinations and federal controversy matters; act as primary company liaison and coordinate advisors; evaluate risks and settlement strategies.
• Partner with finance, legal, treasury, HR/payroll, and business leaders on transactions, integrations, and other initiatives with federal tax impact.
• Oversee federal tax processes, controls, calendars, and data readiness; drive continuous improvement and technology/process efficiencies.
• Lead and develop federal tax talent (internal team and external providers); set goals, delegate work, review deliverables, and provide coaching.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and communicate impacts to leadership; recommend actions as needed.

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience leading federal corporate income tax matters.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax and ASC 740, including uncertain tax positions (FIN 48).
• Experience leading IRS audits/controversy and managing external advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop tax professionals and deliver results through others.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to partner across functions and with senior leadership.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• CPA, JD, LLM, or equivalent professional credentials.
• Advanced degrees (e.g., MST, MBA, or related).
• Experience in a publicly traded and/or multinational corporate environment.
• Experience with federal tax planning for transactions, integrations, and business initiatives.
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience (public accounting and/or multinational corporate environment preferred).

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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