US International Tax Manager

LLS Lineage Logistics Services, LLC; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Novi, Michigan is seeking an experienced International Tax Manager to drive our global tax strategy within a complex REIT/partnership structure. This role focuses on U.S.

international tax compliance and planning, working with outside providers and foreign counterparts. The successful candidate will oversee audits, transfer pricing, and tax planning for a multinational company, with a hybrid schedule from the Novi office three days per week and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA certification preferred, not required.
• 5+ years of relevant tax experience, Big-4 experience or similar industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. federal and state tax laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Own US tax compliance, including preparation and review of income tax calculations, returns and related filings.
• Lead international US tax compliance, reporting, and planning, including NCTI/GILTI, Subpart F, withholding taxes.
• Run Pillar 2 and Country-by-Country Reporting (Public CbCR) end to end with foreign counterparts.
• Design and develop AI agents to streamline tax processes such as data gathering, validation, and reporting.
• Oversee relationship with outside compliance provider, including scoping and deadlines.
• Steer global transfer pricing compliance with Master/Local File docs and intercompany agreements.
• Research complex tax issues and translate into practical solutions.

Skills

US tax laws

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

M&A tax

Cross-functional collab

Audit oversight

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or related

CPA preferred

Tools

Tax software

ERP systems

Job description

Lineage, a global leader in temperature‑controlled warehousing, is looking for an experienced International Tax Manager to join our dynamic team headquartered in Novi, Michigan.

This role puts you at the center of our global tax strategy, driving U.S. international tax compliance and planning across a complex, worldwide structure of REITs, partnerships, and corporate entities.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and expertise in U.S. tax regulations, compliance and reporting.

In addition to managing the compliance and planning process with our outside service provider, this position will be responsible for overseeing audits, transfer pricing, tax planning and tax‑related M&A issues for a multinational company.

The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, including external tax advisors and foreign counterparts around the world, minimizing global cash taxes, proactively optimizing tax efficiencies, and help pioneer AI‑powered solutions that transform how tax gets done.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule, with the expectation of working from the Novi office three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive U.S. tax compliance, including the preparation and review of income tax calculations, returns and related filings and oversight of third‑party preparer.
• Take the lead on the international side of U.S. tax compliance, reporting, and planning, including analysis and management of Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI/GILTI), Subpart F income, earnings and profit, withholding taxes and foreign currency‑related tax considerations.
• Run our Pillar 2 and Country‑by‑Country Reporting (including Public CbCR) program end to end, including data gathering, data validation, jurisdictional calculations, reporting obligations, technology solutions, process documentation in close partnership with foreign counterparts and global finance teams to ensure accurate and timely compliance with evolving international tax requirements.
• Design and develop AI agents that streamline and automate tax processes such as data gathering, validation, and reporting, freeing the team to focus on higher‑value analysis and strategy.
• Drive a strong partnership with our outside compliance provider, including scoping, data requests, review of deliverables, budget and deadline management, and driving process improvements year over year.
• Steer our global transfer pricing compliance program, including oversight of Master File, Local File documentation, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing policy implementation, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with OECD guidelines and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Dig into complex tax issues and turn your research into practical solutions and strategies that mitigate risk.
• Partner with Senior Leadership on global tax planning strategies, internal restructuring projects and M&A to optimize tax efficiencies and minimize tax liabilities, including modeling tax planning scenarios.
• Collaborate with global cross‑functional teams, including finance, accounting, treasury and legal to gather data and ensure alignment on tax‑related matters.
• Stay ahead of changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization and recommending necessary adjustments.
• Navigate audits and inquiries from tax authorities, preparing responses and supporting documentation as needed.
• Indirectly mentor and develop staff, sharing your expertise to fuel professional growth across the tax department.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification preferred, not required.
• 5 (+) years of relevant tax experience, with Big-4 experience or similar industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience with U.S. federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments and interact with external stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work deliverables.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities and filing deadlines effectively.

Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.

Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

• Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature‑controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family‑owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature‑controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide.

As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award‑winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.