Leonid Group is proud to be retained on an executive search for one of our clients, a Director of FP&A, based in Houston.

Job Title: Tax Director

Location: San Antonio, TX

Industry: Construction & Infrastructure

Reports to: CFO

Job Summary:

A leading construction and infrastructure firm in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead the company’s tax strategy, compliance, and planning efforts. This role is responsible for overseeing federal, state, and local tax compliance, optimizing tax positions, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with IRS, GAAP, and industry-specific tax regulations.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in construction industry tax matters, including multi-state taxation, project-based tax structuring, tax credits (R&D, energy incentives), and international tax considerations. This role requires a strategic thinker who can partner with executive leadership to optimize tax efficiency while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Strategy & Planning

Develop and implement comprehensive tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency across corporate, project, and investment structures.

Advise leadership on tax implications related to mergers, acquisitions, and new business ventures.

Identify opportunities for tax credits, deductions, and incentives, including R&D credits, energy-related tax benefits, and construction-specific deductions.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Oversee federal, state, and local tax filings, ensuring full compliance with IRS and state tax authorities.

Manage multi-state taxation issues, including sales tax, use tax, and employment tax for large-scale construction projects.

Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax provisions (ASC 740) for financial reporting under GAAP.

Maintain compliance with IRS regulations, partnership tax structures, and international tax laws (if applicable).

Audit & Risk Management

Serve as the primary liaison for IRS, state, and local tax audits, ensuring proper documentation and risk mitigation.

Develop and maintain internal tax controls to support SOX compliance and financial reporting accuracy.

Conduct tax risk assessments and implement strategies to minimize tax liabilities.

Business Partnering & Advisory

Partner with finance, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax-efficient structuring of contracts, joint ventures, and investments.

Provide tax advisory support on project financing, depreciation strategies, and cost segregation studies.

Collaborate with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies on complex tax matters.

Process Improvement & Technology Integration

Implement tax automation tools and ERP system enhancements to improve tax reporting efficiency.

Stay up to date on tax law changes, assessing their impact on the business and developing response strategies.

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