Overview
As Director, International Tax, you will lead the global tax function and shape the company’s tax strategy. You will partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and business leadership to support international growth, optimize cash tax positions, and manage cross-border compliance and risk. You will own transfer pricing, OECD Pillar Two initiatives, and global tax governance while mentoring a team and coordinating with external advisors. This role blends strategic advisory with hands-on execution to drive sustainable, compliant expansion. You will be a key advisor to executives, translating complex tax matters into actionable business decisions.
Responsibilities
- Lead international tax planning initiatives to optimize the global tax profile and cash tax position.
- Advise leaders on tax matters related to global operations, intercompany transactions, supply chain changes, financing, and entity structures.
- Oversee global transfer pricing strategy, documentation, intercompany agreements, and policy implementation.
- Coordinate with external advisors to ensure OECD and local compliance; support audits and controversy matters.
- Oversee international tax compliance and risk management with internal staff and external providers.
- Lead OECD Pillar Two assessment and implementation; collaborate with accounting, FP&A, IT and advisers.
- Support ASC 740 international aspects of tax provision; provide expertise on GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, withholding taxes, and TP.
- Provide leadership for the international tax function and develop junior team members; manage external relationships; drive process improvements and automation.
Key requirements
- 10+ years of international tax experience in a multinational corporation and/or Big Four firm.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax rules (GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, FTCs); transfer pricing and OECD principles.
- Experience with cross-border tax planning, Pillar Two, international compliance and controversy.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management.
- Strategic thinking
- Excellent communication and relationship-building
- Ability to simplify complex tax issues for non-tax stakeholders
- U.S. international tax (GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, FTCs)
- Transfer pricing
- OECD principles
International Tax Director in Westlake employer: Solera
At Solera, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work culture that empowers our team members to thrive. As a Business Development Director in the Commercial Fleet sector, you will have access to unparalleled growth opportunities, a collaborative environment, and the chance to influence the future of our cutting-edge products. Located in a vibrant international setting, we are committed to fostering talent and providing the resources necessary for your success while driving meaningful change in the industry.
