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Director of Tax at a Manufacturing Business

Falcon, Hartford, Connecticut, United States

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Director of Tax at a Manufacturing Business

SEARCH MANDATE Our private equity client is seeking the right Director of Tax to lead one of its portfolio companies, a manufacturer of mission‑critical engineered components. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this newly acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth‑building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY

Business Model: Electro‑mechanical component multi‑site manufacturing

End Market: Aerospace & Medical

Revenue Range: Mid‑market

Hold Period: IPO planned for 2026

Deal Structure: Control buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS Transform the business and drive scale by being a strategic partner to the CFO and CAO.

Play a key role in the future of the company by shaping tax strategy, optimizing tax structures, and ensuring readiness for complex transactions, including IPO tax planning and compliance.

Review key tax risk areas and processes that impact corporate tax reporting and filings.

Evaluate, monitor, and enhance internal controls over tax compliance, reporting, and provision processes that support accurate financial and SEC disclosures.

THE SPONSOR This southeastern‑based private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include defense, aerospace, materials and resources, healthcare, energy and information technology. Today the sponsor owns 20 portfolio companies with over $15B in AUM.

CANDIDATE PROFILE We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can lead the company to its future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

Business Model: Aerospace & Defense (A&D) manufacturing

Functional: Top Tax leader of a $1B‑$10B A&D manufacturing company OR #2 Tax leader of a $5B+ Manufacturing Company

Orientation: Heavy accounting orientation is required with related experience across analytics, operations and executives

Public Company Experience: Required

IPO Experience: Preferred

Tenure: 10‑15+ years of progressive career success

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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