Lead Global Tax Strategy — Associate Director (Hybrid)

Merck; Rahway (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Other Insurance Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Compassionate Days

Sick Days

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director – International Tax in Rahway, NJ to lead cross-border tax planning and global reporting initiatives. You will model transactions, support dividend planning, and manage CbCR and GIR reporting, while handling US international tax compliance and ASC 740 considerations.

The role requires at least 5 years in international tax, strong knowledge of Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC and Pillar Two, plus collaboration across tax, finance, treasury, and legal teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant international tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax rules (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC).
• Experience with Pillar Two, GIR, CbCR and global tax transparency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-border structuring and tax planning initiatives by modeling the impact of proposed transactions and regulatory changes on the Company's effective tax rate.
• Assist with dividend planning opportunities to repatriate cash in a tax-efficient manner and support Treasury for cash management.
• Assist with Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR), including Form 8975 and Schedule A, and manage global tax transparency reporting.
• Prepare and review US international tax forms and disclosures (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, 8992, 8993).
• Perform international tax calculations (Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, E&P).
• Assist ASC 740 tax accounting and provision review.
• Prepare and review responses to IRS examinations.
• Complete special assignments and projects; implement automated processes to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate across tax, finance, treasury, accounting, legal and business functions.

Skills

Accounting

ASC 740

Budget Preparation

Corporate Tax Compliance

Country by Country Reporting (CbCR)

Financial Accounting

International Tax Compliance

International Tax Consulting

International Taxes

International Tax Planning

Preparation of Financial Reports

Tax Accounting

Tax Compliance

Tax Law

Tax Minimization

Tax Strategies

Team Leadership

Transfer Pricing

Uncertain Tax Positions

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred (MS in Taxation) and/or CPA

Tools

Corptax International

Excel

Alteryx

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Merck is seeking an Associate Director – International Tax in Rahway, NJ to lead cross-border tax planning and global reporting initiatives. You will model transactions, support dividend planning, and manage CbCR and GIR reporting, while handling US international tax compliance and ASC 740 considerations.

The role requires at least 5 years in international tax, strong knowledge of Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC and Pillar Two, plus collaboration across tax, finance, treasury, and legal teams.