Tax Director - North America

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tax Director to oversee tax compliance, forecasting, and reporting for North America. This role focuses on the US and Canada and involves managing a team of two (a manager and a junior team member).

Key to the position is to be a finance partner to the business and support the Group’s global M&A initiatives as they relate to the Americas.

Whats in it for you:
In this role, you will lead and manage the tax function for North America, ensuring compliance with Tax reporting standards. You will oversee inbound and outbound tax strategies, providing expert guidance on cross-border transactions. Collaborating with the global finance team, you will ensure accurate group reporting and alignment with international tax regulations. You will develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the company's tax position, staying updated on the latest tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance and capitalize on opportunities. Additionally, you will mentor and develop junior tax professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Effective and efficient compliance with the Group Tax Policies and the Tax Management Framework, including the adoption of global processes and procedures covering Federal, State, and Property Taxes.

Implement and maintain a robust and effective control environment

Oversee the annual cycle of in-country tax compliance ensuring timely and accurate information, including tax returns and tax payments

Review and ensure balance to the local insourced/outsourced activities

Support and enhance technology to streamline and automate processes as appropriate

Manage the local relationships with the Tax Authorities and deal with domestic tax audits in line with Group policies

Oversee the outsourced NA R&D tax credit claims

Manage the local relationships with the global advisers

Execute timely and robust tax forecasting

Execute timely and accurate tax reporting, including the tax review of the country financial statements as appropriate

Monitor country tax regulatory developments, model impact asses

Qualifications:

Qualified tax professional with 10 years Corporate Tax experience and strong tax compliance and reporting knowledge

Some industry experience preferred

Negotiating skills for tax audit management

Experience of process change and a robust control environment

Results oriented, demonstrates initiative, is adaptable and flexible

Domestic and International M&A experience

Technical / professional qualifications:

Accountancy and/or tax qualification (CPA)

Benefits? We have plenty.

Competitive annual bonuses

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%)

32 days paid time off (22 personal days & 10 national holidays)

18 weeks of paid parental leave (offered 1 year after the start date)

Work Away Program: Opportunity to work & play for 10 weeks from another country (Sage-approved list)

Sage Foundation: 5 days paid yearly to volunteer

$5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after the hire date

Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually)

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Group Financial Control

United States

Atlanta

Hybrid

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