Head of Tax (Direct & Indirect)

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Collectivus Holdings is a dynamic business group encompassing brands many of the most prestigious brands in the Collecting, Trading Card Game, and Hobby industries. With a century’s worth of collective experience in driving product and service innovation, high-end quality standards, and elevated customer experience, Collectivus brands are among the most recognized and loved throughout the world by the communities they serve.

Website: https://www.collectivusholdings.com

Locations: Nashville – Aarhus – Lisbon – Worldwide

Job Title: Head of Tax (Direct & Indirect)

Reporting Line: Executive Vice President, Finance

The Head of Tax (Direct & Indirect) is responsible for managing the company’s ongoing tax compliance, reporting, and planning across a diversified, multi-entity holding company structure. This role oversees income tax and indirect tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and risk management while supporting day-to-day business operations.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a complex, multi-entity environment with both domestic and international activity.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Tax (Income, Franchise, Withholding)
• Manage federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance for all U.S. entities, including:
• Estimated tax payments
• Extensions and returns
• Apportionment and nexus analysis
• Support income tax provision calculations (ASC 740), including current and deferred tax analysis
• Partner with Accounting on tax-related journal entries, reconciliations, and disclosures
• Coordinate with external auditors to provide required schedules, explanations, and reconciliations.
• Support tax planning initiatives focused on compliance, cash flow, and effective tax rate management

Indirect Tax (Sales, Use, VAT, GST)
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance across multiple states and local jurisdictions
• Manage VAT/GST compliance for international operations, as applicable
• Maintain nexus determinations and taxability matrices by product, service, and jurisdiction
• Partner with Operations and IT to ensure accurate tax calculation in billing, ERP, and e-commerce systems
• Manage indirect tax audits, notices, and inquiries, coordinating with external advisors as needed

Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
• Prepare (internally and/or with third-party support), review, and file timely and accurate federal, state, and local tax returns (income, franchise, sales & use, excise, property, and payroll).
• Coordinate with controllers and finance teams to gather and validate tax data.
• Oversee estimated tax payments and extensions to ensure proper cash planning.
• Maintain a compliance calendar to track all filing deadlines and obligations.
• Manage interactions with tax authorities, including audits and notices, to resolve matters effectively and minimize exposure.

Process Improvement & Documentation
• Maintain and enhance tax calendars, workpapers, and compliance checklists
• Document tax positions, assumptions, and internal procedures
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes to support scalability and accuracy
• Evaluate and support automation and system improvements related to tax calculation and reporting

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 6–10+ years of progressive tax experience (public accounting and/or industry)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state income tax
• Solid experience with sales and use tax compliance
• Experience working with multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Avalara and ERP systems
• Experience with VAT/GST and international tax compliance

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