Senior Director, Taxation

Overview

This role reports to the VP, Taxation & Treasury and is responsible for the oversight and execution of US corporate income tax matters. Responsibilities include US 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 functions and external advisors on projects such as M&A transaction and integration work, tax credit planning, and other tax structuring opportunities.

While advertised at the Senior Director level, the organization welcomes candidates with Executive Director level experience and may consider creating a requisition for individuals with additional expertise based on business need.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provisioning, including uncertain tax positions and related financial statement disclosures, 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 where appropriate.
• Partner 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.

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, dynamic, and able to multitask with the energy and drive to work independently and manage a US tax team.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation.

Compensation & Benefits

For US based candidates only, the full and complete base pay range for this role is: $226,400.00 - $339,600.00.

• Individual base pay within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors.
• Internal equity considerations may also influence individual base pay decisions.
• The range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Total compensation may include:

• A discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), per the organization’s Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan.
• Discretionary equity grants in accordance with the Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.
• Participation in benefits offerings including medical, dental, vision, a 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation.

Location

This role is within the US (US based candidates only).