Director Safety & Environment
Job Description
Job Description:
Our Finance team brings together our financial perspectives into our overall strategic and tactical decision making. We use state-of-the-art techniques for financial analysis, planning, accounting, reporting and performance evaluation. This allows the organization to continue advancing medical innovation and improve lives.
Position Description:
The 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, 8991, 8992, 8993)
Responsible for US international tax calculations, including but not limited to Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, FTC, BEAT, 163j, 986, and 987
Advise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for Pillar 2 readiness,
Assist with ASC 740 review,
Responsible for country-by-country reporting and filing of Form 8975 and Schedule A
Ensure timely compliance for international requirements including, FBAR, FATCA and Pillar 2 reporting,
Assist with cross-border structuring and planning to support various business initiatives, including analysis and modeling for tax impacts,
Develop 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 as assigned by management,
Monitor relevant international legislative and regulatory changes and its impact on the Company's effective tax rate and reporting,
Implement and manage automated processes and solutions, aiming for process efficiencies.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of relevant international tax compliance experience
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,
Prior management experience with a strong ability to impart knowledge and develop team members,
Advanced Excel skills required to support compliance work, review, and model tax analysis,
Technology and tax compliance software experience (Corptax, HFM, SAP, SmartView).
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Expected salary range:
$164,800.00 - $259,400.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed here.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
10%Flexible Work Arrangements:
HybridShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequisition ID:R290459