Director – International Tax & Planning

Director – International Tax & Planning

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OVERVIEW:

The primary role of the Director – International Tax & Planning is to lead the Company's efforts with respect to all aspects of international tax. This position is responsible for oversight of the U.S. international tax computations, planning to minimize global taxes, and development and maintenance of transfer pricing policies and procedures. The individual will work closely with many cross-functional groups including corporate accounting, treasury, and FP&A and other members of the tax department.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Direct U.S. international tax-related planning and structing projects including corporate acquisitions, divestitures and reorganizations, operational initiatives, and other corporate-led projects.
• Determine the development of international tax strategies to reduce tax cost and facilitate efficient use of cash flows while simplifying the business and increasing overall efficiency.
• Assist with the preparation of the international tax portions of the consolidated U.S. Form 1120, and all other relevant forms, including but not limited to: Forms 5471, 5472, 8858, and 1118.
• Review detailed earnings and profits analysis and calculations for foreign tax credits, Subpart F income, previously taxed income, and foreign source income.
• Monitor and assess impact of both tax legislation in foreign countries and global tax initiatives from the OECD, foreign governments, and other regulatory agencies.

• Maintain and lead global transfer pricing policies and calculations including review and implementation of transfer pricing studies, Country by Country Reporting, and other local transfer pricing documentation requirements; coordinate and review annual transfer pricing documentation

• Manage and work with regional finance teams in statutory tax audits and inquiries by non-US governmental authorities; review foreign subsidiaries' income tax and VAT/GST returns

• Coordinate and communicate directly with other departments, including but not limited to local and regional controllership, technical accounting, treasury, and FP&A that support the tax reporting process.

• Assist in coordinating global tax planning, transactional, and compliance efforts, as well as supporting new business initiatives by analyzing international tax implications.

• Participate in and/or lead global finance initiatives.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ten years of international tax experience, preferably with a large accounting firm or corporate tax department.
• CPA and master's degree in tax preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in building and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels.
• Effective communication skills with a shown capability to lead and make contributions to teams and initiatives.
• Must be self-sufficient, a great teammate, and work well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

OUR VALUES

WE ARE PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO LEADERSHIP, LEARNING, AND SUCCESS. WE EMBRACE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE OUR CUSTOMERS AND EACH OTHER AS:

• ONE TEAM
• OPEN AND RESPECTFUL
• CURIOUS
• READY
• TRUE

As a federal contractor, Skillsoft requires all team members working in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Additionally, any Skillsoft team member traveling to the United States for business will also need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

MORE ABOUT SKILLSOFT:

Skillsoft delivers online learning, training, and talent solutions to help organizations unleash their edge. Leveraging immersive, engaging content, Skillsoft enables organizations to unlock the potential in their best assets – their people – and build teams with the skills they need for success. Empowering 36 million learners and counting, Skillsoft democratizes learning through an intelligent learning experience and a customized, learner-centric approach to skills development with resources for Leadership Development, Business Skills, Technology & Development, Digital Transformation, and Compliance.

Skillsoft partners to thousands of leading global organizations, including many Fortune 500 companies. The company features award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success including Skillsoft learning content and the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform.

Learn more at www.skillsoft.com.

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