Hire a Director of Tax in Utah

Tax strategy at the director level is a real value driver for Utah companies. R&D credits alone can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for a mid-size tech company that is capturing them correctly. The Director of Tax owns the company's tax position, manages compliance across every jurisdiction the business touches, and advises the CFO before decisions get made, not after. Recruiting Connection has placed tax leaders across Utah for over 30 years.

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Director of Tax Job Description

The Director of Tax in Utah oversees federal and state income tax compliance, sales and use tax obligations, and tax planning strategy. They manage external tax advisors, coordinate audit defense, and find legal opportunities to reduce the company's tax burden. In Utah's tech sector, R&D tax credit analysis and stock-based compensation accounting are frequently in scope. In multi-state or international operations, nexus analysis, apportionment, and transfer pricing become ongoing responsibilities that cannot be managed part-time.

  • Federal and state income tax compliance and return preparation
  • Sales and use tax management across multiple jurisdictions
  • Tax planning: R&D credits, bonus depreciation, 179D, and other opportunities
  • External tax advisor coordination and relationship management
  • Tax audit defense at federal and state levels
  • Advising the CFO and board on tax implications before strategic decisions are made

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What to Look For in a Utah Director of Tax

  • CPA required. MST (Master of Science in Taxation) is a meaningful differentiator.
  • Public accounting background: Big 4 or large regional firm preferred
  • Multi-state income tax and sales tax compliance experience. Utah companies grow nexus fast.
  • R&D tax credit experience is highly valued across Utah's tech sector
  • Audit defense experience: ability to manage IRS and state audit processes independently
  • Utah base comp typically $130K to $175K. MST and Big 4 background command top of range.

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We invest time upfront to understand your business, culture, and the specific needs of the role before we source a single candidate.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When your tax complexity, multi-state nexus, R&D credits, stock compensation, international, reaches the point where external advisor fees exceed what an internal hire costs. Most Utah companies hit this crossover between $25M and $50M in revenue.

Yes. A CPA is required for virtually all Director of Tax roles in Utah. An MST alongside a CPA is the gold standard. Big 4 or large regional firm background is a reliable predictor of the technical depth the role demands.

R&D tax credits are frequently the largest uncaptured opportunity. Many Utah tech companies under-claim Section 41 credits. Multi-state nexus management is the second biggest issue: remote work has expanded state tax obligations faster than most companies are tracking.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks. Tax directors with real compliance and planning depth are a small pool in Utah. Passive outreach through our proprietary database and CPA professional networks is how you find them.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$130K – $175K
Utah market rate. MST credential and Big 4 background command top of range. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Director
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Tax
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