Senior Director International Tax and Transfer Pricing - Mobility
S&P Global, Centreville, VA, United States
Global Tax Strategy Leader
The role is responsible for leading the company's global tax strategy, compliance, and risk management across all non-US jurisdictions, with a particular emphasis on transfer pricing. This senior leadership role ensures the company's international tax policies are robust, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, while proactively managing tax risks and optimizing the effective tax rate. The role will collaborate closely with other finance groups, legal, and business unit leaders worldwide. Operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, EMEA and North America (primarily Centerville VA and London). You will report to the Global Head of Tax & Treasury. Responsibilities and impact include: Develop, implement, and monitor the company's international tax and transfer pricing strategy in line with global business objectives and compliance requirements. Lead all aspects of transfer pricing, including policy development, documentation, planning, and defense of transfer pricing audits. Oversee compliance with international tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., OECD BEPS, CbCR, DAC6, Pillar Two). Advise on cross-border transactions, M&A activity, supply chain structuring, and business model optimization from a tax perspective. Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities, including leading responses to audits and inquiries. Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the company's tax position, recommending proactive strategies. Ensure accurate and timely completion of international tax filings, disclosures, and reporting. Support the Head of Tax & Treasury in global tax planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives. Build and lead a high-performing international tax team, through a mixture of outsource, co-source, and internal resources, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on international tax and transfer pricing matters. Given the position of the role in the Tax & Treasury team there will be opportunity to become involved with Treasury matters. What we're looking for: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; CPA, JD, or equivalent qualification preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in international tax and transfer pricing, with significant exposure to US multinational environments. Deep technical expertise in global transfer pricing, international tax compliance, and cross-border structuring. Strong understanding of US and international tax regulations, including OECD guidelines. Proven track record of managing tax audits and controversies in multiple jurisdictions. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrixed, and multicultural environment. Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or in-house at a US publicly listed company. Experience with treasury Project management and process improvement experience. Familiarity with tax technology and automation tools.
The role is responsible for leading the company's global tax strategy, compliance, and risk management across all non-US jurisdictions, with a particular emphasis on transfer pricing. This senior leadership role ensures the company's international tax policies are robust, compliant, and aligned with business objectives, while proactively managing tax risks and optimizing the effective tax rate. The role will collaborate closely with other finance groups, legal, and business unit leaders worldwide. Operating in 22 countries with offices in APAC, EMEA and North America (primarily Centerville VA and London). You will report to the Global Head of Tax & Treasury. Responsibilities and impact include: Develop, implement, and monitor the company's international tax and transfer pricing strategy in line with global business objectives and compliance requirements. Lead all aspects of transfer pricing, including policy development, documentation, planning, and defense of transfer pricing audits. Oversee compliance with international tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements (e.g., OECD BEPS, CbCR, DAC6, Pillar Two). Advise on cross-border transactions, M&A activity, supply chain structuring, and business model optimization from a tax perspective. Manage relationships with external advisors and tax authorities, including leading responses to audits and inquiries. Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the company's tax position, recommending proactive strategies. Ensure accurate and timely completion of international tax filings, disclosures, and reporting. Support the Head of Tax & Treasury in global tax planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives. Build and lead a high-performing international tax team, through a mixture of outsource, co-source, and internal resources, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders on international tax and transfer pricing matters. Given the position of the role in the Tax & Treasury team there will be opportunity to become involved with Treasury matters. What we're looking for: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Tax, Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; CPA, JD, or equivalent qualification preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in international tax and transfer pricing, with significant exposure to US multinational environments. Deep technical expertise in global transfer pricing, international tax compliance, and cross-border structuring. Strong understanding of US and international tax regulations, including OECD guidelines. Proven track record of managing tax audits and controversies in multiple jurisdictions. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, matrixed, and multicultural environment. Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm and/or in-house at a US publicly listed company. Experience with treasury Project management and process improvement experience. Familiarity with tax technology and automation tools.