Director, Tax Operations
Core
Own the day-to-day management of the company's global tax reporting and compliance functions for the US, modernizing the tax operating model with AI and automation.
Role type
Director, Tax Operations
Builds
Tax accounting provisions, SOX-compliant controls, audit-ready documentation, and tax technology platforms.
Domain
Life sciences / Biopharmaceuticals / Corporate Tax
Required skills
ASC 740, U.S. federal and state income tax, indirect taxes, SOX controls, tax audits, tax credits (R&D, orphan drug), OECD Pillar Two, U.S. CAMT, tax technology, data analytics, team leadership
Preferred skills
Big 4 and in-house experience, life sciences/biopharmaceutical industry, Ireland operations, international statutory reporting (FRS 102, IFRS)
Technologies
AI, automation, analytics tools, tax technology platforms
Responsibilities
Manage ASC 740 tax accounting including provisions, reconciliations, financial statement disclosures, and external audit coordination; Ensure SOX-compliant internal controls over tax reporting processes, including AI and automation-enabled workflows; Oversee all U.S. federal, state, and international tax compliance, filings, payments, and audit-ready documentation; Manage tax credits (R&D, orphan drug), indirect taxes (sales/use, property, excise), and tax audits/examinations; Monitor and implement regulatory changes including OECD Pillar Two, U.S. CAMT, and international statutory requirements; Lead tax operations AI strategy by identifying use cases, piloting solutions, and establishing responsible-use guardrails; Own tax technology platforms, analytics tools, and data initiatives while driving process transformation and team upskilling
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & operational execution