Senior Director, Taxation

Overview

This role reports to the VP, Taxation & Treasury, with day-to-day responsibility for oversight and execution of US corporate income tax activities. Key areas include tax accounting and ASC 740 reporting, federal and state tax compliance, audit defense, tax planning, M&A support, and US international tax matters.

The position also involves working with internal stakeholders and external advisors on projects such as M&A transaction and integration work, tax credit planning, and other tax structuring opportunities. Additional responsibilities include oversight of external tax advisors and support for the organization’s tax governance, internal control, and SOX compliance framework.

While advertised as a Senior Director level role, applications are welcome from candidates with Executive Director level experience. The organization may consider creating a requisition for candidates with additional expertise if there is sufficient business need.

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 all tax returns are completed accurately and submitted according to established deadlines and requirements.
• Support the finance function for tax provisioning purposes.
• Serve as tax lead on a range of projects to support efficient tax planning and structuring where appropriate.
• Work directly 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 (Canada and Japan) tax matters, including tax planning, tax accounting, and business initiatives.
• 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 awareness within the group of tax law changes impacting the organization.

Required Qualifications

• 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 with the 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, dynamic, and able to multitask, with the initiative to manage the US tax team.

Education and Licenses

• CPA and/or Masters in Taxation.

Compensation & Benefits (US based candidates only)

• Full and complete base pay range: $226,400.00 - $339,600.00
• Individual compensation within the range depends on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. Internal equity considerations may also influence base pay decisions. The range will be reviewed on a regular basis.
• Potential for discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), consistent with the organization’s Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan.
• Potential for discretionary equity grants in accordance with the organization’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
• Eligibility to participate in benefits offerings, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 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 committed to serving patients worldwide.