Associate Director, Tax

Overview

This Associate Director, Tax role oversees complex tax matters, including federal, state, and local tax compliance and the income tax provision process. Responsibilities include leading day-to-day tax projects and collaborating with finance, human resources, legal, R&D, IT, and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740, including calculations, review, supporting documentation, tax account reconciliations, and financial statement disclosures.
• Manage the preparation and review of federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns, including estimates, extensions, and other related filings.
• Manage and provide strategic direction for IRS and state income/franchise tax notices, audits, and information requests.
• Lead technical research on various tax issues and provide guidance to the team.
• Direct the preparation of tax account forecasts and monthly accruals.
• Lead and direct significant tax projects from planning through execution, proactively identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
• Develop and mentor members of the Tax team.
• Lead ad hoc/special projects (e.g., Section 382 study, credit study, etc.) as needed.

Requirements

• Nine to twelve years of recent, progressive experience in US corporate income tax with a combination of Big Four and multinational corporate tax department experience.
• Extensive experience with ASC 740 is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• CPA required; Master's in Taxation is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multi-task and handle a variety of tax assignments in a fast-paced environment, including flexibility to geographic time zones.
• Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately, meet deadlines, execute with accuracy, and recognize when issues need escalation.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including pivot table and vlookup.
• Responsibilities may require a work schedule that may include working outside of “normal” work hours, in order to meet business demands.

Compensation & Benefits (US Based Candidates Only)

• Base pay range: $160,000.00 - $240,000.00
• Individual base pay within the range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors, with internal equity considerations.
• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation may be available (depending on the role), in accordance with applicable plans.
• Discretionary equity grants may be available under the Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
• Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

Location

Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and employees in multiple countries.