International Tax Director

Brewer Morris; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Brewer Morris is seeking a Director of International Tax to lead global tax strategy and compliance for a multinational public company. The role partners with finance, legal, and operations across regions and drives strategic tax initiatives in a complex tax environment.

The position oversees tax provisioning, planning, transfer pricing, and controversy, with opportunities to influence global tax policy and optimization while maintaining strong governance and compliance.”

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience in multinational corporate tax departments, public accounting firms, and/or law firms.
• Strong experience in international tax planning, compliance, and tax accounting.
• Deep understanding of multinational tax structures and cross-border transactions.
• Experience managing complex global tax projects and external advisor relationships.
• Strong analytical, research, and tax modeling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the international components of the quarterly and annual global tax provision process.
• Coordinate with global finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely income tax reporting for foreign entities.
• Support international tax calculations and reporting requirements for financial statement purposes.
• Provide technical guidance on tax accounting implications of international tax positions.
• Direct all aspects of U.S. international tax compliance.
• Oversee earnings and profits calculations, foreign tax credit computations, and international tax reporting obligations.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to manage global compliance obligations.
• Model tax impacts of global business operations, supply chain changes, entity structures, and financing arrangements.

Skills

International tax

Tax compliance

Tax planning

Transfer pricing

M&A support

Tax research

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Master of Taxation (MST) / JD / LL.M.

CPA or equivalent

Tools

OneSource

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Director, International Tax

About the Opportunity

Join a global, publicly traded technology and manufacturing organization serving a diverse range of industries through highly engineered products and mission-critical solutions. This role offers the opportunity to serve as a key member of the global tax leadership team, partnering closely with finance, legal, and operational leaders across a complex multinational environment.

The Director, International Tax will report to senior tax leadership and oversee international tax accounting, compliance, planning, transfer pricing, and transaction-related tax matters. This is a high-impact leadership role with significant exposure to global operations, M&A activity, and strategic tax initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

International Tax Accounting & Reporting

• Lead the international components of the quarterly and annual global tax provision process
• Coordinate with global finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely income tax reporting for foreign entities
• Support international tax calculations and reporting requirements for financial statement purposes
• Provide technical guidance on tax accounting implications of international tax positions

U.S. International Tax Compliance

• Direct all aspects of U.S. international tax compliance, including various information reporting requirements and international tax calculations
• Oversee earnings and profits calculations, foreign tax credit computations, and international tax reporting obligations
• Ensure compliance with evolving global tax regulations and disclosure requirements
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to manage global compliance obligations

Global Tax Planning

• Support strategic international tax planning initiatives
• Model tax impacts of global business operations, supply chain changes, entity structures, and financing arrangements
• Analyze and advise on international tax implications of business decisions and operational changes
• Identify opportunities to optimize the company’s global tax position while maintaining compliance

Transfer Pricing

• Oversee global transfer pricing compliance and documentation requirements
• Manage transfer pricing policies and processes across international operations
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors to maintain defensible transfer pricing positions
• Ensure consistency of transfer pricing documentation globally

M&A & Strategic Transactions

• Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and restructuring projects
• Perform tax due diligence and identify transaction-related tax risks and opportunities
• Assist with post-acquisition integration and tax planning initiatives
• Develop tax-efficient structures for new investments and business initiatives

Tax Research & Documentation

• Draft and review technical tax memoranda supporting tax positions and reporting disclosures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and technical support files
• Research and analyze complex international tax issues
• Provide technical guidance to tax, finance, and business stakeholders

Audit & Tax Controversy

• Coordinate responses to tax authority inquiries and information requests
• Support global tax audits and controversy matters
• Partner with local finance teams and external advisors on audit defense strategies
• Manage relationships with tax authorities and service providers where appropriate

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 12+ years of progressive tax experience in multinational corporate tax departments, public accounting firms, and/or law firms
• Strong experience in international tax planning, compliance, and tax accounting
• Deep understanding of multinational tax structures and cross-border transactions
• Experience managing complex global tax projects and external advisor relationships
• Strong analytical, research, and tax modeling capabilities

Preferred

• Master of Taxation (MST), JD, or LL.M.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience supporting multinational manufacturing, technology, or industrial organizations
• Experience with global tax reform initiatives and emerging international tax rules

Technical Skills

International Tax Expertise

• U.S. international tax compliance and reporting
• Foreign tax credits
• Subpart F
• GILTI
• FDII
• BEAT
• OECD Pillar Two
• Country-by-country reporting
• Global tax planning and structuring

Transfer Pricing

• Global transfer pricing compliance
• Transfer pricing documentation
• Intercompany transaction analysis
• Cross-border tax planning

Systems & Technology

• Experience with enterprise tax compliance platforms (OneSource or similar preferred)
• Strong tax modeling capabilities
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Familiarity with multinational ERP and reporting environments

Skills & Leadership Attributes

• Strong technical tax and business acumen
• Proven ability to manage complex international tax matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative leadership style with strong stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to influence decision-making across finance, legal, and operational teams
• Strong project management skills with a focus on execution and results
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, global environment

Why This Role

• Significant leadership responsibility within a global tax organization
• Broad exposure across international tax, transfer pricing, M&A, compliance, and tax planning
• Opportunity to influence global tax strategy for a multinational public company
• High visibility with finance, legal, and executive leadership
• Strong involvement in strategic growth and acquisition initiatives
• Competitive compensation package with bonus and long-term incentive opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $180,000 – $280,000
• Annual incentive opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and volunteer time
• Mental health and wellness resources

Equal Opportunity

The hiring organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.