What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director, International Tax position at Greenbrier SAHAGÚN?
At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.
Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.
Summary
The Senior Director, International Tax will oversee and manage the company’s international tax function, with a focus on global minimum tax compliance, U.S. tax regulations, transfer pricing, cross-border strategies, and legal entity restructuring and optimization. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of both domestic outbound and international tax matters, along with a strong grasp of global tax policies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in these areas and demonstrate proven leadership skills to effectively drive strategic tax initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Global Minimum Tax Strategy
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequency Key
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day) Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5 hours/day) Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)
Working Postures
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Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.
Job Locations US-OR-Lake Oswego
ID 2025-3669
Company Greenbrier Leasing Company LLC
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Accounting/Finance
Workplace Type Onsite
Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.
Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.
Summary
The Senior Director, International Tax will oversee and manage the company’s international tax function, with a focus on global minimum tax compliance, U.S. tax regulations, transfer pricing, cross-border strategies, and legal entity restructuring and optimization. This leadership role requires a deep understanding of both domestic outbound and international tax matters, along with a strong grasp of global tax policies. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in these areas and demonstrate proven leadership skills to effectively drive strategic tax initiatives.
Duties And Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Global Minimum Tax Strategy
- Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with global minimum tax regulations, including OECD guidelines.
- Monitor international tax developments and assess implications for the company’s global operations.
- Lead initiatives to align corporate structures with evolving global minimum tax requirements.
- Direct all U.S. international tax compliance activities, ensuring timely and accurate filing of forms such as 5471 and 8858.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws and regulations impacting international operations.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors for U.S. compliance matters.
- Oversee the development and implementation of global transfer pricing policies, ensuring alignment with both local and international regulations.
- Conduct economic analyses and support documentation to defend transfer pricing positions.
- Lead audits and negotiations related to transfer pricing, working closely with finance, legal, and operational teams.
- Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to senior management regarding international business operations.
- Identify tax risks and opportunities, proposing actionable solutions to enhance global tax efficiency.
- Engage with senior leadership to evaluate the tax implications of business decisions and structures.
- Build and lead a high-performing international tax team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and develop tax professionals within the team, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth.
- Serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, contributing to overall business strategy and objectives.
- Stay abreast of global tax policy changes and trends, representing the company in relevant industry forums.
- Advocate for the company’s interests in discussions with tax authorities and industry groups.
The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree (Master’s or JD) preferred.
- 10 years of experience in international tax, with significant expertise in global minimum tax, U.S. compliance, and transfer pricing.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing teams and driving strategic initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex tax issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proficiency in PC-based applications, including Excel, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint.
- The ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
- Work effectively with all levels of the Company, including external consultants and taxing authorities.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to handle multiple priorities concurrently, a passion for learning, and a willingness to build new skills.
- Must be able to work under deadlines and pressure, make sound decisions, and solve complex problems under conditions of uncertainty and in situations with limited standardization and alignment.
- CPA, LLM, or equivalent professional certification is highly desirable.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Office environment
Frequency Key
Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation
Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day) Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5 hours/day) Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)
Working Postures
- Sit: Frequently
- Stand: Occasionally
- Walk: Occasionally
- Bend: Occasionally
- Kneel/Squat: Not Applicable
- Crawl: Not Applicable
- Climb: Not Applicable
- Reach Forward: Occasionally
- Reach Upward: Occasionally
- Handling/Fingering: Occasionally
- 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
- 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
- 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
- 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
- 75 > lbs: Not Applicable
- Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
- 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
- 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
- 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
- 75 > lbs: Not Applicable
Click here for more information: Know Your Rights
Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.
Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.
Job Locations US-OR-Lake Oswego
ID 2025-3669
Company Greenbrier Leasing Company LLC
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Category Accounting/Finance
Workplace Type Onsite
