Director, Tax Planning

The Director of Tax Planning is responsible for developing and executing strategic tax initiatives to optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance with local, federal, and international tax regulations. This role involves analyzing complex tax issues, managing tax-efficient structures, and providing strategic guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and business operations. The Director of Tax Planning collaborates with senior leadership, finance, and legal teams to drive effective tax strategies that align with corporate objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Advise business partners on tax implications for the following:
  • Restructuring and intercompany transactions, including assisting in development of business models to support decisions.
  • International cash management strategies and activities
  • Implications of changing global tax environment including OECD proposals, EU initiatives, and tax reform in major countries
  • Tax implications of economics for sales contracts & acquisition transactions including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, sale lease-back agreements and collaboration agreements.  
• Provide oversight and management for the following processes and activities:
  • Due diligence processes related to foreign and domestic acquisitions
  • Acquisition matrix for foreign transactions including tax attributes attributable to various foreign asset classes and maintenance of corresponding memos
  • Collaborate with Director of International Tax and Director of Treasury on inter-company activities
  • Collaborate with Vice President of Acquisitions providing support for tax related matters
  • International structure memos related to acquisitions and reorganizations in support of year-end audits.   
• Other Key responsibilities include:
  • Monitoring for tax legislation in EU and LATAM countries
  • Initiating or supporting tax rulings or tax position memos
  • Developing an effective team by recruiting, developing, and monitoring performance
  • Provide coaching and training to staff to maximize their potential
  • Establish a highly engaged culture that is focused on compliance, continuous improvement and staff development
  • Identify and implement industry best practices for planning processes
  • Collaborate with other groups in the Finance Department to drive important initiatives
  • Supporting treasury intercompany structuring & transfer pricing
  • Ad hoc projects as required

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation; CPA, JD, or Master’s in Taxation preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years corporate tax experience required with preference in EMEA region
• Experience in the Real Estate sector preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of People leadership experience required

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power Query)
• Knowledge of Tax and Accounting policies, procedures and requirements
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax laws, M&A tax structuring, and transfer pricing.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and business partnering skills required
• Proven people leadership skills
• Ability to assess complex tax scenarios and provide actionable recommendations.
• Ability to think strategically and adapt to market conditions and emerging trends
• Strong interpersonal skills 

What We Offer:

• 100% Employer paid benefits – medical, dental, vision (employee and family)
• Vacation, sick and holiday time
• Flexible work schedule
• 401k with employer match
• Training and development opportunities

Salary Range: $165,000 - $220,000 bonus potential

Please note, the pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, department budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. 

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.  We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Salary : $165,000 - $220,000