Regional Tax Associate Director

Responsibilities: - Oversee the regional income tax accounting process by managing internal and external teams to review local business submissions at quarter and year end as well as non-routine transactions. - Partner closely with headquarters tax teams to monitor regional effective tax rate movements, recommend solutions, and implement concepts that address challenges. - Guide each business unit on US GAAP (ASC 740) corporate income tax matters, foreign return-to-provision templates, local GAAP statutory financials, and ensure compliance for SOX controls. - Build an effective team by coaching direct reports, overseeing progress towards goals, motivating talent development, and fostering a collaborative environment. - Provide comprehensive training for the region on ASC 740 requirements and communicate these standards effectively to business units. - Develop self-governance in income tax accounting processes while managing compliance efforts for SOX controls and documentation requirements across all entities. - Act as primary contact for cash/capital projects and tax matters in assigned geographies, ensuring operational compliance with corporate transfer pricing policy as well as direct and indirect tax planning. - Analyse direct and indirect tax implications of proposed business transactions including M&A activities; propose efficient solutions that align with organisational objectives. - Work proactively with senior leadership to strategise for changes in tax rules or legislation, ensuring timely communication to stakeholders and minimising impact on business operations. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline. - CPA qualification or Master's in Taxation is highly desirable. - At least eight years of corporate income tax experience including four years of recent tax provision experience. - Experience with provision and reporting processes for multinational SEC-registered companies is necessary; prior public accounting experience (Big 4) is advantageous. - Minimum five years' experience as a people manager. - Extensive working knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting principles including ASC 740 framework. - Ability to partner collaboratively with regional tax experts as well as internal/external auditors. - Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills. - Adaptive approach with a strong mindset to manage details and strategic objectives.