Global Tax Director

Babcock and Wilcox; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Tax Director to lead tax compliance and planning activities. This dynamic role involves collaborating with finance and accounting leadership to set strategic tax objectives, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and managing both in-house and third-party tax resources. The successful candidate will conduct complex tax research, develop tax savings strategies, and oversee audits while maintaining a strong internal control environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive impactful tax strategies and contribute to overall business success.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global tax compliance and planning.
• Strong leadership skills to manage tax teams and external providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global tax compliance and planning activities.
• Manage tax controversy matters including audits and litigation.

Skills

Tax Compliance

Tax Planning

Financial Statement Preparation

Tax Research

Audit Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's Degree in Taxation or related field

Tools

Tax Software

Financial Reporting Tools

Job description

Global Tax Director - (24000038)

Description

The Director of Global Tax is responsible for the company's global tax compliance, tax planning, and accounting for income taxes. This role collaborates with the CFO, finance, and accounting leadership to set the strategic vision for the company's tax functions and effectively communicate tax objectives across the organization. The position involves monitoring reporting and planning activities to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws. It also includes working with various business units, service providers, and other tax professionals, including managing in-house tax staff, and overseeing all tax-related functions, whether performed internally or by third-party service providers.

• Ensure the alignment of external and in-house tax resources with business requirements through proper allocation of department assets, maintaining budget control, and effective utilization of outside service providers.
• Support business initiatives by reviewing the tax impact on projects, income, entities, etc., and providing recommendations to management.
• Oversee and guide the company's financial statement tax provision and related footnote disclosures.
• Collaborate with external auditors during related audits.
• Manage third-party outsourcing providers responsible for preparing federal, international, and state income tax returns, including technical review and analysis to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Lead and manage the internal tax team, establishing policies and procedures.
• Conduct complex tax research and analysis, and prepare written and oral communications to support the company's tax positions.
• Develop tax savings strategies and oversee their implementation.
• Manage tax controversy matters, including audits, appeals, and litigation.
• Identify and implement tax minimization strategies, including acquisition and disposition planning and integration.
• Maintain the tax department’s internal control environment and SOX documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Primary Location: US-OH-Akron

Work Locations: 1200 East Market Street - Suite 650, Akron, OH 44305

Organization: Finance / Accounting

Job Posting Date: Jun 11, 2024

Remote Status: Hybrid