Tax Director

Company: Hoxton Circle
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description A large agriculture affiliated corporation based in California is seeking a Tax Director on a direct hire basis. The Tax Director will lead all tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities for the company's agricultural operations, including farming, packing, processing, and related real estate or land-holding entities. The Tax Director is responsible for developing and executing tax strategies that support business growth while ensuring full compliance with federal, state, local, and international tax regulations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on tax leader with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience in complex, multi-entity environments. Company is willing to pay a very generous relocation package for the right candidate! Responsibilities Oversee all federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income, franchise, sales/use, property, payroll, and excise taxes as applicable to agricultural operations Lead tax planning initiatives related to farming activities, land ownership, depreciation, inventory, and cost capitalization (UNICAP, where applicable) Manage ASC 740 income tax provision and related financial statement disclosures Serve as the primary liaison with external tax advisors, auditors, and taxing authorities Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation impacting the agriculture industry and assess impacts to the business Provide strategic tax guidance for acquisitions, entity structuring, land transactions, and capital investments Oversee tax audits and examinations, including preparation, negotiation, and resolution Build, mentor, and manage an in-house tax team; establish best practices and scalable processes Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, finance, legal, and operations teams Ensure strong internal controls and documentation related to tax processes and reporting Qualifications Active CPA license required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's in Tax a plus) 10 years experience in tax Company will consider candidates coming directly from public accounting without private industry experience Prior experience serving clients in, or directly working within, agriculture, agribusiness, manufacturing, real estate, or closely related industries is strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax, partnership taxation, and multi-entity structures Experience managing tax provisions under ASC 740 Proven leadership experience managing teams and external advisors Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

Keywords: Hoxton Circle, Rosemead , Tax Director, Accounting, Auditing , Los Angeles, California