Senior Director, Taxation

Overview

Reporting to the VP, Taxation & Treasury, this role provides day-to-day oversight and execution for the organization’s US corporate income tax function. Responsibilities span tax accounting and ASC 740 reporting, federal and state compliance, audit defense, tax planning, M&A support, and US international tax matters.

This position includes oversight of external tax advisors and support for the organization’s tax governance, internal control, and SOX compliance framework.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provisioning, including uncertain tax positions and related financial statement disclosures, and manage compliance for the US group.
• Ensure US tax returns are completed accurately and submitted according to set deadlines and requirements.
• Support the finance function for tax provisioning purposes.
• Serve as tax lead on projects to support efficient tax planning and structuring.
• Work with Corporate Development, Finance, Legal, and external advisors on acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and other strategic transactions.
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors, including oversight of scope, deliverables, budgets, and tax projects.
• Provide technical leadership on complex US federal, state, and international tax matters, including tax planning, tax accounting, and business initiatives (including Canada and Japan matters).
• Maintain and enhance tax governance, internal controls, and SOX compliance processes supporting the tax function.
• Liaise with US federal and state tax authorities as appropriate, including management of tax audits.
• Stay current on new US tax laws and promote familiarity across the group regarding tax law changes impacting the organization.

Requirements

• Extensive US federal, state, and US international tax experience, including ASC 740 tax accounting, compliance, tax planning, and audit support.
• Experience managing external advisors and leading cross-functional tax projects, including M&A transactions and business integrations.
• Experience in US tax code and state tax provisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills to liaise with team members, colleagues, and external advisors.
• Highly self-motivated, able to multitask, and capable of working independently while managing the US tax team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or Masters - Taxation

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range (US based candidates only)

• $226,400.00 - $339,600.00

Individual compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other factors, with internal equity considerations also influencing base pay decisions. The range is reviewed on a regular basis.

Total compensation

The successful candidate may also be eligible for:

• Discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan.
• Discretionary equity grants in accordance with the Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

Location

US based candidates only (location not otherwise specified).