International Tax Director

Overview

An international technology company is seeking an experienced International Tax Director to lead global tax strategy, planning, and risk management for its rapidly growing, technology-driven business. This role reports to the Vice President of Tax and involves close collaboration with senior finance leaders and cross-functional teams.

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, M&A, international tax, transfer pricing, and global business expansion matters.
• Own Pillar Two and OECD/BEPS initiatives, assessing impacts and implementing structures and processes to manage effective tax rate and ensure compliance.
• Manage and oversee international tax audits, including transfer pricing examinations; coordinate responses and manage advisors.
• Design, implement, and maintain global transfer pricing policies, including methodologies, documentation, and intercompany pricing.
• Prepare and maintain intercompany agreements and allocations aligned with operational realities and tax planning objectives.
• Advise on and oversee key US international tax calculations such as 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 digital services taxes, and communicate implications to leadership.
• Partner with business and cross-functional teams (Legal, Finance, Corporate Development, Product) on business initiatives, contracts, and withholding tax matters.
• Collaborate with tax provision and compliance teams to operationalize planning initiatives and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead tax due diligence and structuring for acquisitions, investments, and new market entries; develop integration and post-acquisition tax roadmaps.
• Develop scalable models to analyze effective tax rate, cash tax impacts, and scenario planning; communicate findings to executives.
• Manage external advisors and consultants to ensure high-quality 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 leadership in audits, transfer pricing, global structuring, Pillar Two/BEPS, and planning for multinational enterprises.
• JD, Masters, or CPA qualification.
• Experience with US international tax provisions (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits), OECD BEPS, and Pillar Two regimes.
• Proven experience leading tax audits and controversies, managing advisors, coordinating 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.
• Proficiency 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 technology or SaaS.
• Direct experience implementing Pillar Two rules and global minimum tax regimes in major jurisdictions.
• Familiarity with ERP and tax technology tools supporting provision, compliance, and transfer pricing.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to integrate business objectives with tax strategies and communicate tax requirements effectively to non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and practical, business-oriented judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting complex topics to senior executives and cross-functional partners.
• Experience managing and developing team members with a commitment to inclusive leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranges vary by location:
  • California: $186,100 - $300,550
  • Illinois, Colorado, Massachusetts, Minnesota: $178,900 - $252,700
  • Washington, Maryland, New Jersey, New York (including NYC metro): $178,900 - $262,825
  • Washington DC: $178,900 - $262,825
  • Ohio: $157,100 - $221,900
• Bonus: Eligible for company bonus plan based on performance.
• Stock: Eligible to receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave (up to six months), full health benefits plans with options for employer-paid coverage from day one, retirement plans with potential employer contributions, learning and development opportunities, and compassionate care leave.

Location

• This is a remote position; the employee works from a designated remote location most of the time.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
• This position is not eligible for employment in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming.