Director of Global Tax

Luminator Technology Group is a global leader in technology solutions that increase intelligence, safety, and efficiency for public transit operations. Delivering a universal portfolio of hardware and software solutions through well-known and well-established regional organizations, Luminator is a global company with a small-enterprise approach and commitment to customer success, serving customers in more than 85 countries, and employing nearly 1,000 people worldwide.Luminator is a leading innovator in the design and manufacturing of communications and lighting products for more than 90 years in transit, rail, and aerospace industries. Luminator is seeking to fill our full-time Director of Global Tax role to join our growing and dynamic Finance team where you will be an integral part of the team by providing valuable input as we work toward assessing and implementing goals and mission of the department and Luminator.The Director of Global Tax will be responsible for managing all tax related aspects of the business, including but not limited to global and domestic direct and indirect tax reporting and compliance filings for the Company and is a crucial part of the Finance organization. Additionally, this role will serve as a key tax accounting management resource within the Company and is responsible for coordinating with external third-party tax advisors on the preparation of the corporate income tax provision as well as corporate direct tax returns and overseeing a variety of technical tax and related accounting matters affecting the Company. This position will work across the CFO organization including Accounting & Consolidations, Treasury, FP&A and IT as well as throughout the organization including Legal, Human Resources, Business partners and Private Equity owners.Why Work at Luminator?Luminator fosters a collaborative work environment that encourages creativity, personal growth, and professional development. We offer a competitive total compensation package, a generous vacation and sick leave plan, plus 10 paid company holidays, and 2 floating holidays. Luminator offers a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401k matching. With a commitment to excellence, our company offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and supportive workplace, ensuring your career flourishes as our organization grows.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The successful candidate will have the ability to challenge the organization effectively, resolve problems, and willing to provide a hands-on approach in finding solutions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities in performing the essential functions.Manage the global tax accounting and compliance requirements. Manage transfer pricing planning and studies.Oversee preparation of worldwide transfer pricing documentation, including master file, local files, and country by country reportingManage global tax structuring/restructuring and entity rationalization.Lead global tax accounting functions including managing and review of quarterly and year-end ASC 740 calculations and related accounting work papers for US federal, state and international tax provisions and projections inclusive of data requests prepared by external tax advisors to financial reporting and local accounting teams and coordinating annual audit and quarterly reviews with external auditors.Establish and implement tax policy and manage internal controls over income taxes.Manage any federal, state, local, or non-US tax authority audits.Manage correspondence with taxing authorities.Manage and review the preparation of accurate, and timely filings of, federal, state, local taxes, other statutory income tax returns, and related filings for the corporation.Establish strategies to minimize tax expense and mitigate tax risk exposures with regard to taxes paid to include federal, state, and non-US income taxes, property taxes, sales and use taxes, and VAT taxes.Generate and/or compile supporting documentation for tax returns.Oversee external advisors and/or local accounting teams that will assist in preparation of local tax returns and provisions, to the extent applicable.Perform tax research on an as needed basis with respect to federal, state, and local country income tax, payroll tax, and property tax.Work on tax planning projects.Maintain the tax compliance calendar including original due dates, estimated tax payments, extension requests, annual reports and other miscellaneous filings.Collaborate with internal and external tax advisors, legal counsel, treasury, and other business partners to support required external reporting filings.Coordinate with international businesses and their statutory filings, liaise with key areas in finance for impacts on external reporting, and communicate financial results and updates to key stakeholders within the organization.Work closely with FP&A to provide tax rates and tax payments for budgets and forecasts.Advise top management of the impact of new tax laws and proposed legislation.Pursue refunds, credits and incentives as the Company moves into new markets or new locations to maximize tax benefits to the Company.QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or finance or equivalent work experience. Masters in Taxation preferred.Experience: 8+ years of recent experience in accounting and corporate and/or public accounting firm tax department. 3+ years of demonstrated experience with income tax responsibilities with a global US company or supporting a global US company. Experience in global tax structuring / restructuring projects. Experience in transfer pricing and intercompany structures.Certificates & Licenses: Active CPA designation or equivalent certification.Other Requirements:Highly detail oriented in the application of financial accounting and tax reporting concepts ensuring financial and regulatory compliance with various financial reporting and income tax deadlines. Thorough knowledge of US GAAP required disclosures related to income taxes; current with new technical accounting standards, including the application of Tax Accounting requirements (ASC 740). Technical Knowledge of tax laws is necessary and the ability to identify, research and resolve issues is critical to the success of this position. Keep informed and actively monitor income and related tax accounting standards and tax law development that may impact the business’ financial reporting and disclosures and leads the business on implementing the necessary changes. Strong command of U.S. federal tax, international tax systems and OECD positions relating to cross border service arrangements and related compliance needs. Demonstrated ability to identify potential tax issues and exposures, establish an effective mitigation plan and influence senior management regarding risks and exposures. Strong communication skills.Proficiency with MS Office suite of products, as well as tax preparation, compliance and research software. Experienced in tax technology toolsets (open to new technology).Luminator Technology Group intends to provide a safe and drug-free work environment for our customers and our employees. As a condition of employment Luminator Technology Group will require a negative drug screen during the pre-employment process due to working on or with federal contracts.SummaryLocation: Plano, TX, United StatesType: Full TimeExperience: ExecutiveDepartment: Accounting and Finance