Director Global Tax

ICAT Logistics; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

ICAT Logistics is seeking a Director Global Tax to lead international and US tax planning and compliance, optimize global tax positions, and coordinate with accounting, legal, and operations.

The role oversees tax filings, audits, and interaction with external advisors, drives process improvements, and uses tax technology to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• 8+ years of international tax and US tax experience in a CPA firm or corporate tax department.
• 4+ years leading others.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Great Plains).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of tax accounting rules under US GAAP and preparing income tax provisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional tax projects including transfer pricing and global structuring.
• Oversee global tax compliance, including corporate income tax and VAT/GST.
• Coordinate with external advisors and auditors on tax matters.
• Develop tax strategies aligned with business initiatives.
• Improve processes through automation and data analytics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Tax accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Great Plains

Excel

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Director Global Tax will oversee ICAT Logistics Global and US tax planning and compliance for the Company’s legal entities, optimizing ICAT’s global tax positions, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives through hands‑on execution and cross‑functional collaboration. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, managing relationships with external tax service providers, and coordinating closely with internal accounting, legal, and operations to gather and validate compliance data. The position will review tax calculations, support schedules, and related journal entries, while ensuring adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations. The Director Global Tax will lead process improvements, leverage tax technology to enhance efficiency, and act as the primary contact for audits, tax notices, and inquiries from partners and taxing authorities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Track U.S. and international tax law developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities for the company.
• Lead complex cross‑functional projects (i.e.: Transfer Pricing, Global Tax structuring, Entity rationalization, M&A, etc.), partnering with external consultants and teams across Finance, Legal, HR, and other business units.
• Develop and implement tax strategies that are aligned with and support business initiatives, including restructuring, business realignment, and transaction readiness.
• Provide technical analysis and recommendations for organizational actions such as entity structure changes, capital management, and intercompany transaction optimization.
• Collaborate regularly with Treasury and Finance to develop and execute cross‑border cash flow strategies, manage intercompany settlements, and oversee ongoing repatriation activities.
• Champion process automation and data analytics to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for tax implications and requirements throughout the organization.

US and Global Compliance & Reporting

• Own the calculation, documentation, and ongoing review of global transfer pricing policies, ensuring alignment with business operations and evolving regulations.
• Manage global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax across multiple jurisdictions
• Review and approve workpapers, supporting schedules, and journal entries related to tax accruals, payments, and refunds
• Prepare the global income tax provision in accordance with US GAAP including quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and supporting workpapers
• Oversee all aspects of international tax compliance, including U.S. calculations (Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, 163(j), 987, FTC), and coordination of foreign compliance with external advisors.
• Ensure accurate documentation of earnings and profits pools, tax pools, PTEP, U.S. tax basis, and required elections/disclosures for foreign subsidiaries.
• Lead all aspects of BEPS compliance, including Country-by-Country Reporting and Pillar II GloBE minimum tax, proactively addressing risks and implementing required changes.
• Lead quarterly and year‑end income tax accounting for non-U.S. operations, ensuring alignment with IFRS, US GAAP, and local standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for global tax audits and controversy management, coordinating with external advisors to defend positions and resolve disputes.

Leadership & Execution

• Provide clear direction and guidance to geographically dispersed finance teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and forensic accounting skills to ensure rigorous execution and clear audit trails.
• Communicate complex tax concepts in accessible terms for non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage the selection and management of external tax advisors and vendors to maximize value, control costs, and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Uphold high standards of ethics, internal control, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of international tax and US tax experience in a CPA firm or corporate tax department
• 4+ years leading others
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Great Planes).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of tax accounting rules under US GAAP and experience in preparing and reviewing income tax provisions
• Experience with global tax compliance issues including transfer pricing, and international tax regulations
• Experience handling vendor and leadership interactions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)

Key Competencies

• Customer service orientation when working with vendors and colleagues.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Strong problem‑solving and process improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Team‑oriented with a positive and professional attitude
• Desire and drive to learn and grow
• Understanding and responsive to situations that require a sense of urgency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Consistent in follow‑up and follow‑through
• Credible with a high level of personal integrity
• Loyal and dedicated to the success of colleagues and team members
• Optimistic toward all activities, able to transmit this optimism to others
• Adaptive to ICAT’s core values

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and accountability of staff
• Support team in setting and achieving goals and performance objectives
• Coach and mentor team members
• Identify department training requirements and conduct training as needed
• Hold regular individual 1x1 and team meetings
• Clearly communicate department and individual initiatives / goals
• Develop, monitor and review regularly metrics and goals with team members
• Conduct performance appraisals; provide rewards and execute disciplinary actions/ workplace solutions for department staff
• Accountable for recruiting and hiring process for new hire requirements
• Maintain an environment that allows the team to be part of ICAT’s overarching goals and mission

Travel Requirement: No