International Tax Director

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced International Tax Director to lead global tax strategy, planning, and risk management for a rapidly growing, technology-driven business. This highly visible role partners closely with the VP of Tax, senior finance leaders, and cross-functional teams to drive international tax planning, transfer pricing, Pillar Two readiness, and support strategic initiatives including M&A and global expansion.

This is a people manager role reporting to the Vice President, Tax.

Responsibilities

• Lead global international tax strategy and planning, including cross-border structuring, financing, and legal entity optimization to support business expansion and growth
• Partner with the VP of Tax on tax planning and implementation involving M&A, international tax, transfer pricing, and global business expansion
• Own Pillar Two and broader OECD/BEPS initiatives, assess impacts, design and implement structures and processes to manage effective tax rate, and ensure timely compliance and reporting
• Manage and oversee international tax audits, including transfer pricing examinations and information requests; coordinate responses, manage advisors, and drive defensible positions aligned with business operations
• Design, implement, and maintain global transfer pricing policy, including methodologies, documentation, and intercompany pricing for IP, services, and cost sharing
• Prepare and maintain intercompany agreements and allocations to align with operational reality and tax planning objectives
• Advise on and oversee key US international tax calculations, including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, foreign tax credit limitations, withholding taxes, and global minimum tax calculations
• Monitor and analyze existing and proposed tax legislation (US and foreign), including Pillar Two rules, digital services taxes, and other developments impacting the organization’s global footprint; communicate implications and recommended actions to leadership
• Advise business and cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, Product Teams) on initiatives, contracts, withholding tax matters, and customer agreements to ensure alignment with tax strategy and compliance
• Collaborate with tax provision and compliance teams and the broader accounting organization to operationalize planning initiatives and support accurate reporting and forecasting
• Lead tax due diligence and structuring for acquisitions, investments, and new market entries; develop integration and post-acquisition tax roadmaps
• Develop and maintain scalable models to analyze effective tax rate, cash tax impacts, and scenario planning for international tax strategies; communicate findings to executive stakeholders
• Manage external advisors and consultants to ensure high-quality, practical advice and efficient execution across jurisdictions
• Drive continuous process improvement in global tax governance, documentation, and controls

Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant international tax experience, including hands-on leadership in audits, transfer pricing, global structuring, Pillar Two/BEPS, and planning for multinational enterprises
• JD, Masters or CPA
• Experience with US international tax (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits), OECD BEPS and Pillar Two regimes, and common cross-border planning strategies
• Experience leading tax audits and controversies, including managing advisors, coordinating cross-functional responses, and communicating outcomes to senior leadership
• Experience designing and managing transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements, and documentation across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience structuring and planning for cross-border M&A, integrations, and global expansion, including legal entity and IP migration planning
• Experience with financial modeling, tax models, sensitivity analyses, and scenario planning tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant experience in the technology or SaaS sector
• Experience in both public accounting/consulting and in-house corporate tax roles within the technology or SaaS sector
• Direct experience implementing Pillar Two rules and global minimum tax regimes in one or more major jurisdictions
• Experience with ERP and tax technology tools supporting provision, compliance, and transfer pricing
• Exceptional project management skills; ability to work independently, multi-task, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to quickly understand and integrate business objectives with tax strategies, and effectively communicate tax requirements to non-tax stakeholders
• Strong analytical capabilities and judgment with a practical, business-oriented approach to risk and opportunity
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting complex topics to senior executives and cross-functional partners
• Experience managing and developing team members and commitment to inclusive leadership

Compensation & Benefits

Wage Transparency

Pay for this position is based on a number of factors including geographic location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Base salary ranges (by location):

• California: $186,100.00 - $300,550.00 base salary
• Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts and Minnesota: $178,900.00 - $252,700.00 base salary
• Washington, Maryland, New Jersey and New York (including NYC metro area): $178,900.00 - $262,825.00 base salary
• Washington DC: $178,900.00 - $262,825.00 salary
• Ohio: $157,100.00 - $221,900.00 base salary

Additional Compensation Eligibility

• Bonus: Sales personnel are eligible for variable incentive pay dependent on their achievement of pre-established sales goals. Non-Sales roles are eligible for a company bonus plan, which is calculated as a percentage of eligible wages and dependent on company performance.
• Stock: This role is eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Benefits

Options may include:

• Paid Time Off: earned time off, as well as paid company holidays based on region
• Paid Parental Leave: take up to six months off with your child after birth, adoption or foster care placement
• Full Health Benefits Plans: options for 100% employer paid and minimum employee contribution health plans from day one of employment
• Retirement Plans: select retirement and pension programs with potential for employer contributions
• Learning and Development: options for coaching, online courses and education reimbursements
• Compassionate Care Leave: paid time off following the loss of a loved one and other life-changing events

Location

Remote: Employee is not required to be in or near an office frequently and works from a designated remote work location for the majority of the time.

Work Authorization Notice

This position does not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

States Not Eligible for Employment

This position is not eligible for employment in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming.