Director of Tax and Investments

County Materials Corporationis a leading manufacturer and trusted industry resource for concrete construction and landscape products. For more than 75 years, their products have been used to build the communities where Americans live, work and play.

We are seeking a Director of Tax & Investments in Brookfield, WI.

Military service members and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Job Duties:

Tax Strategy, Compliance & Planning

* Lead the company's overall tax strategy to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

* Oversee preparation and filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns (corporate and family), property taxes, and other required filings.

* Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

* Monitor legislative and regulatory changes, assess impacts, and proactively adjust tax strategies.

* Lead tax planning initiatives related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and other business transactions.

* Ensure compliance with transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and tax provision requirements (ASC 740).

* Partner with accounting and finance teams to ensure accurate tax accruals and financial reporting for income taxes (Corporate and family).

Investment Management & Capital Strategy

* Develop and manage the company's investment strategy to optimize return on cash, reserves, and strategic assets within defined risk parameters.

* Oversee the evaluation, selection, and performance of investment vehicles (e.g., short-term instruments, equity holdings, funds, or real estate).

* Partner with the CFO to assess capital allocation decisions, funding strategies, and portfolio diversification.

* Analyze investment performance, risk exposure, and market trends to support data-driven decision-making.

* Provide financial insight and recommendations on treasury operations, liquidity management, and balance sheet optimization.

* Provide support performing due diligence reporting on potential acquisition targets.

Advisory & Business Partnership

* Serve as the primary tax and investment advisor to the Owner, CFO and executive leadership team.

* Provide strategic guidance on corporate structure, entity planning, and long-term capital management.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury to align strategies and ensure operational efficiency.

* Support strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, divestitures, and expansion into new markets or jurisdictions.

Leadership & Governance

* Lead, develop, and mentor.

* Establish and maintain effective internal controls over tax and investment processes.

* Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

* Prepare and present periodic reports and analyses to the owner, executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise levels in the work environment are high and hearing protection may be required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit; walk and talk or hear. The team member is occasionally required to stand. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Experience & Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

* CPA or equivalent certification required; additional certifications (e.g., CFA, MBT, JD/LLM in Tax) a plus.

* 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or investment management, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role.

* Strong understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local tax laws; experience with international tax a plus.

* Proven experience developing and managing corporate investment strategies or treasury portfolios.

* Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills.

* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.