Manger of Direct Tax

About the Role

Manger of Direct Tax

United States

Full time

R5215

Say hello to Hagerty

Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers. We put our members at the center of everything we do and are dedicated to making it easier and more enjoyable for enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love.

We’re proud to be the world’s largest insurer of collectible and enthusiast vehicles and are home to the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world’s largest car club. Our Marketplace business presents live and digital sales across the U.S. and Europe, we host a number of driving events and concours, and our award-winning automotive journalists produce the most popular car magazine globally, alongside internationally awarded videos. We’re committed to Never Stop Driving.

Ready to get in the driver’s seat? Join us! 

As Manager – Direct Tax, you’ll lead the preparation and review of the company’s U.S. income tax provision under ASC 740 and oversee federal and state tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

You’ll manage key areas such as deferred taxes, valuation allowance analysis, and effective tax rate forecasting, while supporting financial statement disclosures and audit requirements. In this role, you’ll also evaluate the tax impact of business initiatives, partner cross-functionally with finance and legal teams, and drive process improvements and strong internal controls across the tax function.

The position requires deep technical expertise, strong judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex multinational environment, including partnership structures and public company reporting requirements. The role requires someone dedicated to the continuous improvement of existing processes, technology solutions and documentation.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with a highly analytical mindset, strong work ethic, extreme attention to detail with a desire to provide quality service to internal and external stakeholders and help build a best in class tax function.

What you’ll do

Tax Provision & Reporting (ASC 740)

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including:

  • Current and deferred tax calculations

  • Valuation allowance analysis and documentation

  • Effective tax rate (ETR) analysis and forecasting

  • Return-to-provision and true-up analyses

• Prepare tax-related financial statement disclosures for Forms 10-Q and 10-K

• Support audit process with external auditors and respond to technical inquiries

U.S. Tax Compliance

• Manage preparation and review of U.S. federal and state income tax returns, including:

  • Coordination with external advisors

  • Review of workpapers and supporting documentation

  • Monitoring filing deadlines and extensions

• Oversee estimated tax payments and cash tax forecasting

• Ensure compliance with evolving federal and state tax laws

Tax Accounting & Technical Analysis

• Analyze and document tax positions, including uncertain tax positions (UTPs)

• Evaluate impact of new tax legislation and accounting standards on the company

• Support accounting for stock-based compensation, fixed assets, and other key tax areas

• Assist with deferred tax inventory, including temporary differences and tax attributes

Planning & Business Support

• Partner with finance, accounting, and business teams on tax implications of transactions

• Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the company’s tax position

• Assist with modeling impacts of strategic initiatives (e.g., acquisitions, restructurings)

• Provide guidance on tax-sensitive business decisions

Process Improvement & Controls

• Enhance tax provision and compliance processes, including automation and documentation

• Maintain and improve internal controls over income taxes

• Support SOX compliance and documentation efforts

• Assist with implementation or optimization of tax technology solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or Master’s in Tax preferred

• 6-8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or multinational corporate tax department

• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. corporate income tax rules

• Experience with U.S. federal and multi-state tax compliance

• Experience working with external auditors and managing advisor relationships

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills

This might describe you

• Experience in a publicly traded company environment

• Familiarity with partnership taxation and complex legal structures (e.g., Up-C structures, outside basis considerations)

• Experience with tax provision and compliance software (e.g., OneSource, Corptax, or similar)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Effective communication skills, including ability to explain technical concepts

• Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally

• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach

Over and above

• CPA preferred but not required

• Experience with Workday Accounting is an asset

• Audit defense experience

Other things to note

• This position is open to U.S. remote work. However, team members who reside within 20 miles of the Traverse City headquarters will follow a hybrid schedule, working from the office three days per week.

• Familiarity with public company requirements, including Sarbanes Oxley and key regulations, if applicable. For SOX compliant roles, responsible for designing, executing, and documenting internal controls where they have been identified as owners to prevent errors in financial reporting, processes, and business operations. Including attestation to the completeness, accuracy, and compliance of all financial reporting data, where applicable.

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