Associate Director, International Tax

Position Description:

The Associate Director - International Tax will report directly to the Director, Tax Operations, located in Rahway, NJ

Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for preparation and review of US international tax compliance forms and disclosures (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, 8992, 8993)
• Responsible for US international tax calculations, including but not limited to Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC,
• Assist with ASC 740 review,
• Assist with country-by-country reporting and filing of Form 8975 and Schedule A
• Ensure timely compliance with international requirements including FBAR and Pillar 2 reporting,
• Assist with cross-border structuring and planning to support various business initiatives, including analysis and modeling for tax impacts,
• Assist with dividend planning opportunities to repatriate cash in a tax-efficient manner and support Treasury for cash management,
• Prepare and review responses to the IRS on audits,
• Complete special assignments and projects assigned by management,
• Monitor relevant international legislative and regulatory changes and their impact on the Company's effective tax rate and reporting,
• Implement and manage automated processes and solutions, aiming for process efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant international tax compliance experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax rules including GILTI, FDII, Subpart F and FTCs.
• Advanced degree (MS in Taxation or CPA)
• Proficient understanding of ASC 740 related to international tax matters and its impact on the effective tax rate,
• Strong research, analytical, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and initiative-taking with strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to take ownership of complex problems,
• Excellent collaborator with good people skills,
• Deep working knowledge of Corptax International and demonstrated experience in leveraging technology and automation tools (i.e., Alteryx, Power BI, etc.,) to optimize tax processes.

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The salary range for this role is
$126,500.00 - $199,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid

Shift:
Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Required Skills:
ASC 740, Budget Preparation, Corporate Tax Compliance, Detail-Oriented, Ideas Generator, International Tax Consulting, International Tax Planning, Management Process, Preparation of Financial Reports, Relationship Building, Social Collaboration, Tax Audits, Tax Compliance, Tax Law, Tax Minimization, Tax Strategies, Team Leadership, Transfer Pricing

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:
09/28/2025
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Requisition ID: R358542