Job description
Senior Director International Tax and Transfer Pricing | Tripadvisor
Location: Needham, MA
We believe that we are better together, and at Tripadvisor we welcome you for who you are. Our workplace is for everyone, as is our people-powered platform. At Tripadvisor, we want you to bring your unique identities, abilities, and experiences, so we can collectively revolutionize travel and together find the good out there.
The Senior Director of International Tax and Transfer Pricing will manage a team of 4 tax professionals and report directly to the VP of Global Tax. This position will lead all international tax matters including transfer pricing and international tax planning and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Tax Planning & Optimization:
- Develop and execute global tax strategies to minimize worldwide tax burden and optimize the company’s effective tax rate.
- Identify and evaluate complex international tax issues, providing analysis and recommendations for tax-efficient structuring of cross-border transactions, supply chains, and business operating models.
- Proactively monitor changes in international tax legislation (e.g., Pillar Two, BEPS) and assess their impact on the company, developing strategies to adapt and ensure compliance.
- Assist with tax planning for efficient repatriation of foreign cash and other tax planning opportunities.
- Collaborate with Treasury, Legal, and senior business leaders across the organization to integrate tax considerations into overall corporate strategy.
Transfer Pricing:
- Work closely with business leaders to manage and ensure compliance with global transfer pricing policies, including the preparation and review of transfer pricing documentation (Master File, Local Files).
- Work with the Senior Manager, Transfer Pricing to oversee the company’s operational transfer pricing requirements.
- Responsible for monitoring changes in global tax regulations and transfer pricing regulations along with identifying and mitigating transfer pricing risks.
- Responsible for managing and collaborating with outside advisors for Transfer Pricing issues.
- Responsible for global intercompany agreement portfolio.
Tax Controversy & Audit Management:
- Lead and manage international tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities (e.g., IRS, foreign tax authorities).
- Develop and implement strategies to defend tax positions and mitigate tax risks.
- Interface extensively with outside advisors on dispute resolution and negotiation with outside tax authorities.
Tax Compliance & Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation and review of all U.S. international tax compliance forms (e.g., Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, 8991, 8992, 8993) and related calculations (e.g., Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credit).
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of tax international provisions for financial reporting purposes.
- Manage and review non-U.S. income tax filings in coordination with local finance teams and external advisors.
- Oversee Country-by-Country Reporting (CbCR) and other global tax reporting requirements.
- Oversee International Indirect Taxes (DST, VAT)
Tax Technology & Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the international tax function, leveraging tax technology solutions (e.g., OneSource Income Tax, Alteryx).
- Partner with the finance technology and transformation team to identify, conceptualize and implement advanced tax technology initiatives
- Work with the finance technology and transformation team to ensure all tax data and information is maintained to the highest standard, is readily accessible, and can be deployed into future initiatives (e.g., agentic AI processes).
Leadership & Team Development:
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 4 tax professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Foster a positive and engaged work environment, promoting continuous learning and professional growth.
- Serve as a representative on tax and multidisciplinary committees.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- MST, JD, or LLM preferred
- CPA a plus
Experience:
- Minimum of 15+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, with a significant portion specializing in U.S. international tax matters and transfer pricing within a multinational corporation or Big Four public accounting firm.
- Proven experience with both operational and transactional research and planning, as well as oversight of U.S. international tax compliance, tax provisions, and controversy.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing teams
- Extensive experience with global tax regulations, international tax compliance, and foreign entity reporting practices.
Skills:
- Deep technical knowledge of U.S. international tax rules (e.g., Subpart F, NCTI, FDDEI, BEAT, foreign tax credits).
- Strong understanding of ASC 740 and US GAAP.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to model complex tax scenarios.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex tax concepts to both tax and non-tax audiences, including senior leadership.
- Strong project management, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Finance, Legal, Treasury, Business Units) and external advisors.
- Proficiency in tax research tools and tax compliance software (e.g., OneSource, BNA).
- Self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and the initiative to seek out opportunities.
This is a hybrid role that requires being in our Needham, MA headquarters one+ day a week.
We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please make sure to reach out to your individual recruiter or our team at [email protected].
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