International Tax Director

Our client is a publicly traded, UK-headquartered global industrial technology organization. The tax function is lean, globally integrated, and evolving to support a more focused industrial strategy. This is a high-impact position within a multinational environment experiencing active transformation.

The US International Tax Director will lead international tax strategy, oversee regional tax risk and compliance, and partner closely with commercial leadership on transactions and structural initiatives. The role requires both strategic leadership and hands‑on execution across planning, M&A, tax accounting, and governance.

• Develop and execute tax‑efficient structures aligned with business operations
• Advise on cross‑border structuring, supply chain considerations, and entity optimization
• Support global tax planning initiatives and forecasting
• Monitor legislative developments and assess regional impact
• Identify opportunities to improve effective tax rate and cash tax outcomes

• Lead tax work streams on acquisitions, disposals, and restructurings
• Review transaction documentation and provide structuring recommendations
• Coordinate external advisors and internal stakeholders
• Support funding and repatriation strategies in collaboration with treasury
• Identify, manage, and mitigate regional tax risks
• Ensure compliance with group tax strategy and policies
• Oversee audits, tax authority correspondence, and negotiations
• Communicate complex tax matters to senior leadership

• Oversee outsourced corporate income tax compliance across the Americas
• Ensure accurate and timely filings
• Maintain visibility on compliance timelines and reporting metrics

• Oversee regional ASC 740 tax accounting
• Review interim and year‑end tax reporting positions
• Partner with external auditors to agree tax charges, assets, and liabilities
• Ensure appropriate tax accounting treatment at entity level

• Manage and develop two US tax managers
• Elevate technical capability and broaden international exposure within the team
• Operate effectively within a matrixed global structure

Required:

• 10–15+ years of corporate tax experience
• Significant international tax experience, including cross‑border structuring
• Strong understanding of IFRS in a multinational environment
• Demonstrated M&A tax leadership experience
• Strong US corporate income tax and ASC 740 expertise
• Experience managing advisors and multi‑jurisdiction compliance

Preferred:

• In‑house leadership experience within a multinational organization
• Experience in acquisition‑driven or restructuring environments
• Exposure to UK or European tax frameworks