International Tax Director

Director, International Tax

About the Opportunity

Join a global, publicly traded technology and manufacturing organization serving a diverse range of industries through highly engineered products and mission-critical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a key member of the global tax leadership team, partnering closely with finance, legal, and operational leaders across a complex multinational environment.

The Director, International Tax will report to senior tax leadership and oversee international tax accounting, compliance, planning, transfer pricing, and transaction-related tax matters. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant exposure to global operations, M&A activity, and strategic tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

International Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Lead the international components of the quarterly and annual global tax provision process
• Coordinate with global finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely income tax reporting for foreign entities
• Support international tax calculations and reporting requirements for financial statement purposes
• Provide technical guidance on tax accounting implications of international tax positions

U.S. International Tax Compliance

• Direct all aspects of U.S. international tax compliance, including various information reporting requirements and international tax calculations
• Oversee earnings and profits calculations, foreign tax credit computations, and international tax reporting obligations
• Ensure compliance with evolving global tax regulations and disclosure requirements
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to manage global compliance obligations

Global Tax Planning

• Support strategic international tax planning initiatives
• Model tax impacts of global business operations, supply chain changes, entity structures, and financing arrangements
• Analyze and advise on international tax implications of business decisions and operational changes
• Identify opportunities to optimize the company’s global tax position while maintaining compliance

Transfer Pricing

• Oversee global transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements
• Manage transfer pricing policies and processes across international operations
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to maintain defensible transfer pricing positions
• Ensure consistency of transfer pricing documentation globally

M&A & Strategic Transactions

• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and restructuring projects
• Perform tax due diligence and identify transaction-related tax risks and opportunities
• Assist with post-acquisition integration and tax planning initiatives
• Develop tax-efficient structures for new investments and business initiatives

Tax Research & Documentation

• Draft and review technical tax memoranda supporting tax positions and reporting disclosures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and technical support files
• Research and analyze complex international tax issues
• Provide technical guidance to tax, finance, and business stakeholders

Audit & Tax Controversy

• Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries and information requests
• Support global tax audits and controversy matters
• Partner with local finance teams and external advisors on audit defense strategies
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and service providers where appropriate

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience in multinational corporate tax departments, public accounting firms, and/or law firms
• Strong experience in international tax planning, compliance, and tax accounting
• Deep understanding of multinational tax structures and cross-border transactions
• Experience managing complex global tax projects and external advisor relationships
• Strong analytical, research, and tax modeling capabilities

Preferred

• Master of Taxation (MST), JD, or LL.M.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience supporting multinational manufacturing, technology, or industrial organizations
• Experience with global tax reform initiatives and emerging international tax rules

Technical Skills

International Tax Expertise

• U.S. international tax compliance and reporting
• Foreign tax credits
• Subpart F
• GILTI
• FDII
• BEAT
• OECD Pillar Two
• Country-by-country reporting
• Global tax planning and structuring

Transfer Pricing

• Global transfer pricing compliance
• Transfer pricing documentation
• Intercompany transaction analysis
• Cross-border tax planning

Systems & Technology

• Experience with enterprise tax compliance platforms (OneSource or similar preferred)
• Strong tax modeling capabilities
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Familiarity with multinational ERP and reporting environments

Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong technical tax and business acumen
• Proven ability to manage complex international tax matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative leadership style with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to influence decision-making across finance, legal, and operational teams
• Strong project management skills with a focus on execution and results
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment

Why This Role

• Significant leadership responsibility within a global tax organization
• Broad exposure across international tax, transfer pricing, M&A, compliance, and tax planning
• Opportunity to influence global tax strategy for a multinational public company
• High visibility with finance, legal, and executive leadership
• Strong involvement in strategic growth and acquisition initiatives
• Competitive compensation package with bonus and long-term incentive opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $180,000 – $280,000
• Annual incentive opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and volunteer time
• Mental health and wellness resources

Equal Opportunity

The hiring organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.