Director of Tax Strategy

3 weeks ago

Livonia, United States Brewer Morris Full time

Position Overview:


The Director of Tax Strategy and Planning, a strategic leader, is entrusted with driving team performance and achieving results while unwaveringly upholding core values and leadership profile behaviors. In the realm of tax, this role spans multiple domestic and/or international tax areas, encompassing the calculation of tax liabilities, tax form preparation, external filing/reporting, tax research, analysis, and interpretation. Additionally, responsibilities extend to tax-specific transaction recording, records maintenance, and consultation with external consultants and agencies on tax matters.


Tasked with developing and executing short-to mid-term strategies, the Director actively leads operations, effectively manages resources, and shapes policies within the designated area. As a people leader, you will spearhead talent selection and development, fostering collective success. With a primary focus on strategy development/implementation, project management, talent development, and personal contributions, this role demands visible integrity and a proven ability to lead teams effectively.


Core Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with leadership to align tax strategy with business objectives.
  • Develop and implement tax planning strategies in line with global tax objectives.
  • Research tax issues, providing advice, recommendations, and defense documentation.
  • Work closely with VP, Tax on tax positions and associated documentation.
  • Lead tax advisor for acquisition and disposition transactions, fostering internal and external collaboration.
  • Manage legal entity structure alignment with corporate strategies, promoting teamwork among tax, legal, and business teams.
  • Contribute to ongoing business activity reviews, advising on tax consequences and opportunities for efficiency and compliance.
  • Lead U.S. tax compliance for foreign operations, staying current with related tax laws.
  • Lead international tax aspects of IRS examinations and support inquiries from foreign tax authorities.
  • Review quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations for international operations.
  • Develop and maintain a tax transformation roadmap, focusing on people, process, data, and technology.
  • Elevate technology capability in the tax organization, fostering innovation and inclusivity.
  • Support Finance team in technology transformation execution.
  • Coach, develop, and mentor staff and managers through continuous feedback, embracing diverse perspectives.
  • Facilitate co-sourcing and outsourcing arrangements with external service providers.



Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • CPA/master’s degree in taxation and/or JD/LLM.
  • 12 years of income tax experience, spanning federal and international compliance, tax accounting, and acquisition & disposition transactions.
  • Expertise in complex federal, international, and acquisition & disposition transaction tax concepts.
  • Expert knowledge of ASC 740 with strong application/review experience.
  • Extensive experience leading federal income tax returns for multinational organizations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, adept at conveying complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with effective prioritization in a deadline-oriented environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and management skills, promoting diversity and fostering a collaborative team culture.

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