What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Director – US Tax position at Dupont?
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Tax Director to oversee the US tax operations for a spin-off of a rapidly growing electronics business. This key position, reporting to the VP of tax, will be critical in managing the company's tax compliance, provision, reporting, and planning activities while ensuring alignment with business objectives and evolving tax laws. The Tax Director will provide leadership to a team of tax professionals in all areas of US federal, state, and local tax matters, including US international and OECD Pillar 2 filings, playing an integral role in the company’s financial success and risk management strategy.
This is an onsite position. Team members work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Tax Compliance and Reporting: Oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns for the company, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Develop and implement standard processes for tax compliance to minimize risks and ensure accuracy in reporting.
ASC 740 Tax Provision Process: Oversee the ASC 740 tax provision process, including the preparation, review, and analysis of the effective tax rate and deferred tax assets and liabilities. Ensure the accurate calculation of tax-related accounts and disclosures in financial statements. Coordinate with external auditors during the tax provision review process to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and accurate financial statements.
Tax Planning & Strategy: Develop and implement tax-efficient strategies to minimize the company’s overall tax liability, including analyzing current and proposed tax laws, identifying opportunities for tax savings, and providing advice on business operations, acquisitions, and other key business initiatives. Monitor global tax developments (e.g., BEPS, Pillar Two) and implement processes to maintain compliance and competitiveness.
Audit and Controversy Management: Lead responses to tax audits, inquiries, and controversies, working closely with external advisors and legal teams. Ensure compliance with IRS, state, and local tax regulations, resolving issues promptly.
Leadership and Team Management: Manage and mentor a high-performing tax team. Provide professional development, training, and guidance to ensure the team’s continued success in supporting the organization’s objectives.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Provide tax guidance for acquisitions, dispositions, spin-offs and other significant corporate transactions, including structuring transactions to maximize tax efficiencies.
Education & Experience
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or advanced degree (JD, LLM, or MBA) preferred.
10 years of progressive experience in tax roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position overseeing US tax operations.
In-depth knowledge of ASC 740 and international tax regulations, with a proven track record in managing tax compliance and reporting.
Familiarity with the OECD guidelines on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and Pillar 2 requirements.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex tax legislation and engage in high-level tax planning.
Experience with tax compliance software, ERP systems, and financial modeling tools
Preferred:
CPA and/or advanced degree (JD, LLM, or MBA) preferred.
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On May 22, 2024, we announced a plan to separate our Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, we announced that we are targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion of the intended separation of the Electronics business (the “Intended Electronics Separation”)*. We also announced that we would retain the Water business. We are committed to ensuring a smooth and successful separation process for the Future Electronics business. We look forward to welcoming new talent interested in contributing to the continued success and growth of our evolving organization.
(1)The separation transactions are subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of Form 10 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals, and satisfactory completion of financing. For further discussion of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could impact the achievement, expected timing and intended benefits of the separation transactions, see DuPont’s announcement.
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