Director of Corporate Tax

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and Canada.  In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development.  By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets.  As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Position Overview

The Director of Corporate Tax is responsible for leading the organization’s corporate tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management functions across United States federal, state, and local jurisdictions, along with Canadian jurisdictions.  This role provides strategic oversight of income tax, indirect tax, and other tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements while optimizing the company’s tax position.

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Director of Corporate Tax partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Operations, and external advisors to manage tax planning initiatives, audits, and financial reporting obligations.  This position requires a strong technical tax background, leadership capability, and the ability to operate effectively within a large, multi-entity organization.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute corporate tax strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Identify tax planning opportunities to optimize effective tax rate while maintaining compliance and risk controls
• Evaluate tax implications of acquisitions, cross-border transactions, restructuring, new business initiatives, and operational budgets
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess impact on the organization

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee preparation and review of United States federal, state, local and Canadian income tax returns and related filings
• Ensure timely and accurate quarterly and annual tax provision calculations in accordance with GAAP (ASC 740)
• Oversee indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax, property tax, Canadian GST and other transactional taxes as applicable
• Maintain appropriate documentation and controls to support audit readiness and compliance, including Transfer Pricing Documentation

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead and manage tax audits, inquiries, and examinations by US federal, state, and Canadian tax authorities
• Mitigate tax risks through proactive monitoring, internal controls, and process improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and advisors regarding tax-related matters

Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Lead and develop internal tax team members, fostering technical excellence and professional growth
• Serve as a key advisor to senior finance leadership on tax-related matters
• Collaborate with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, IT, and Operations to ensure accurate data reporting and compliance
• Support integration efforts and alignment with parent company tax strategies and reporting requirements 

Systems & Process Optimization

• Oversee tax-related systems, data management, and reporting processes
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and internal controls within tax operations
• Ensure appropriate documentation and process standardization across entities 

Additional Responsibilities & Miscellaneous

• Perform other duties as assigned to support Finance and Corporate objectives

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s in Taxation preferred
• Certifications: CPA required
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including leadership experience within a large, multi-state or multinational organization and/or public accounting firm
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of US federal, state and Canadian income tax, ASC 740 tax provision requirements, and indirect tax considerations
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail
• Communication: Ability to clearly communicate complex tax matters to executive leadership and non-tax stakeholders
• Systems Proficiency: Microsoft Office products including advanced Excel capabilities and an ability to learn internal reporting applications including OneSource Provision, Planful, Power BI, Blackline and Ariba

Reports To

Vice President of Taxation

Compensation

The listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and cost of living in the assigned market. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

• Base: $195,000 - $225,000 per Year
• Bonus: 30% Target Bonus
• Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $240,000 - $325,000
• Equity: This role is eligible to participate in the Lowe’s Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program 

Benefits

At FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work.  Our excellent package includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA/ FSA plans
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
• Legal Insurance Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.