Global Tax Director

Position: Global Tax Director (open to VP title)

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid - local presence required)

About the Role

A global, private-equity-backed organization with significant international operations is seeking a Global Tax Director to lead and optimize its worldwide tax function. This role serves as the senior tax leader for the business, with responsibility for global tax strategy, international tax compliance, transfer pricing, and oversight of the global tax provision.

The role is hybrid, with the expectation of periodic in-person collaboration in the Raleigh area. While there is flexibility in office cadence, candidates must be Raleigh-based or willing to work locally. This position partners closely with Finance leadership and external advisors and is well-suited for a CPA with deep international tax experience who can operate at both a strategic and execution level.

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Serve as the primary advisor to executive and finance leadership on global tax matters
• Develop and execute global tax strategy aligned with business objectives, growth, and cross-border activities
• Advise on tax implications related to acquisitions, restructurings, entity rationalization, and international expansion

Global Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Oversee US federal, state, and international tax filings in coordination with external advisors
• Lead preparation and review of the global tax provision under ASC 740
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of tax-related financial disclosures
• Review tax-related journal entries and provide light general ledger oversight as needed

International Tax and Transfer Pricing

• Own the global transfer pricing framework, including documentation and intercompany agreements
• Oversee international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions using local advisors
• Monitor global tax developments such as BEPS and Pillar Two and assess business impact
• Support IP structuring and cross-border tax considerations tied to acquisitions and global operations

Risk Management and Process Improvement

• Lead global tax audits and manage controversy matters
• Establish controls and processes to proactively identify and mitigate tax risk
• Drive improvements in tax processes, documentation, and scalability
• Partner with Finance, Legal, and external firms to modernize the tax function

Leadership and Team Oversight

• Lead and mentor a small global tax team, including offshore resources
• Maintain strong relationships with external tax advisors
• Foster a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA highly preferred
• 7 plus years of progressive tax experience in public accounting and or multinational corporate environments
• Significant international tax and transfer pricing experience
• Strong working knowledge of US federal and state tax, international tax, and ASC 740
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands‑on levels
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Role Highlights

• Senior global tax leadership role in a complex multi‑entity, international environment
• Direct visibility and partnership with executive finance leadership
• Strong emphasis on international tax strategy and transfer pricing
• Opportunity to shape and modernize a global tax function during a period of change

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact

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