We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
The Senior Director, Tax provides enterprise-wide leadership of the tax function for Crate & Barrel Holdings and its subsidiaries. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this leader sets and executes U.S., Canadian, and international tax strategies that support long-term growth, profitability, cash flow, and risk management. As the company's senior tax advisor, the role oversees direct and indirect taxes, global tax planning, compliance, tax accounting, and controversy; develops a high-performing tax organization; and guides leadership on the tax implications of retail, e-commerce, business-to-business (B2B), sourcing, and cross-border initiatives.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL offices with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
This role is an People Leader position
A day in the life as a Senior Director, Tax…
Develop and execute an enterprise tax strategy aligned with growth, international expansion, retail and B2B models, and capital priorities; lead and govern the U.S. and Canadian direct and indirect tax function and coordinate with the foreign parent.
Optimize the effective tax rate and cash taxes through transaction structuring, credits and incentives, and accounting methods; anticipate legislative and regulatory change and lead risk-mitigation; monitor worldwide tax risks affecting the company and the parent.
Oversee tax forecasting and expense/cash-flow models; communicate material exposures, opportunities, and scenarios to the CFO and executives.
Build, develop, and retain a high-performing tax team, and manage external advisors; set priorities, performance measures, budget, and governance standards; translate tax matters into business recommendations on pricing, sourcing, legal structure, investment, and transactions.
Income tax: Direct all reporting, planning, and compliance for consolidated federal, state/local, and international taxes, ensuring timely and accurate returns; monitor legislative changes and adjust strategy; implement tax policies, systems, and procedures.
Indirect tax: Oversee sales/use, GST/HST, and personal property tax returns, licenses, permits, registrations, and annual reports; establish end-to-end controls over tax determination, collection, remittance, and reporting across stores, e-commerce, and B2B; oversee sales and use tax technology; automation and data-quality improvements.
Tax accounting and controls: Direct the quarterly and year-end provision, and document tax positions; ensure accurate income tax reporting under IFRS in the financial statements, general ledger, and budgets, and report the company's and subsidiaries' tax positions to the parent under IAS 12; build systems and controls to integrate new legislation; plan and budget tax accounts; implement cash tax planning strategies.
International tax: Manage inbound and outbound matters, compliance, and reporting; ensure contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation for intercompany transactions, loans and dividends; liaise with the foreign parent on OECD Pillar 2 reporting, and with affiliates on Aggregate Group reporting. Direct complex cross-border tax matters.
Lead the defense of tax positions in domestic and foreign audits; represent the company before agencies on all tax audits, inquiries, and disputes;…