Tax Director (8382)

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United States

Tax Director

Position Overview: The Tax Director is responsible for developing and executing global tax strategies, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws, and optimizing the organization’s overall tax position. This role provides leadership across U.S. and international tax functions, supports business initiatives, and manages complex tax planning, compliance, and integration activities.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Tax Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and implement global tax policies, planning strategies, and structural initiatives
  • Lead and manage a tax team responsible for tax compliance, reporting, and planning activities
  • Advise senior leadership on tax risks, opportunities, and legislative developments
  • Design, execute, and document tax planning initiatives across U.S. and international jurisdictions
U.S. Tax
  • Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance, filings, and payments
  • Analyze impacts of new tax legislation and identify planning opportunities and risks
  • Support IRS and state/local tax audits as needed
  • Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance
International Tax
  • Manage international tax planning, compliance, and reporting, including VAT and local statutory filings
  • Support foreign tax audits and monitor local country tax law changes
  • Lead tax-efficient intercompany financing, cash movements, and repatriation strategies
  • Coordinate with regional finance and controllership teams
Business Support & Transactions
  • Advise on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and joint ventures
  • Lead tax due diligence and post-merger integration activities
  • Review and propose changes to corporate and legal entity structures
  • Conduct quantitative tax and financial analysis to support business decisions
  • Partner with treasury, legal, and controllership to ensure compliance with internal protocols
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred
  • JD or Master of Taxation a plus
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive tax experience, including significant international tax exposure
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. and foreign tax regulations and transfer pricing
  • Experience managing tax aspects of acquisitions and divestitures
  • Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multinational environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across levels and functions
  • Familiarity with tax reporting platforms (e.g., OneSource) preferred
  • Willingness to travel internationally on occasion

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