Director Global Tax

Description Job Summary The Director Global Tax will oversee ICAT Logistics Global and US tax planning and compliance for the Company’s legal entities, optimizing ICAT’s global tax positions, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives through hands-on execution and cross-functional collaboration. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, managing relationships with external tax service providers, and coordinating closely with internal accounting, legal, and operations to gather and validate compliance data. The position will review tax calculations, support schedules, and related journal entries, while ensuring adherence to applicable tax laws and regulations. The Director Global Tax will lead process improvements, leverage tax technology to enhance efficiency, and act as the primary contact for audits, tax notices, and inquiries from partners and taxing authorities. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Strategic Tax Leadership Track U.S. and international tax law developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities for the company.Lead complex cross-functional projects (i.e.: Transfer Pricing, Global Tax structuring, Entity rationalization, M&A, etc.), partnering with external consultants and teams across Finance, Legal, HR, and other business units.Develop and implement tax strategies that are aligned with and support business initiatives, including restructuring, business realignment, and transaction readiness.Provide technical analysis and recommendations for organizational actions such as entity structure changes, capital management, and intercompany transaction optimization.Collaborate regularly with Treasury and Finance to develop and execute cross-border cash flow strategies, manage intercompany settlements, and oversee ongoing repatriation activities.Champion process automation and data analytics to enhance efficiency and transparency.Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for tax implications and requirements throughout the organization. US and Global Compliance & Reporting Own the calculation, documentation, and ongoing review of global transfer pricing policies, ensuring alignment with business operations and evolving regulations.Manage global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax across multiple jurisdictionsReview and approve workpapers, supporting schedules, and journal entries related to tax accruals, payments, and refundsPrepare the global income tax provision in accordance with US GAAP including quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and supporting workpapersOversee all aspects of international tax compliance, including U.S. calculations (Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, 163(j), 987, FTC), and coordination of foreign compliance with external advisors.Ensure accurate documentation of earnings and profits pools, tax pools, PTEP, U.S. tax basis, and required elections/disclosures for foreign subsidiaries.Lead all aspects of BEPS compliance, including Country-by-Country Reporting and Pillar II GloBE minimum tax, proactively addressing risks and implementing required changes.Lead quarterly and year-end income tax accounting for non-U.S. operations, ensuring alignment with IFRS, US GAAP, and local standards.Serve as the primary contact for global tax audits and controversy management, coordinating with external advisors to defend positions and resolve disputes. Leadership & Execution Provide clear direction and guidance to geographically dispersed finance teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and forensic accounting skills to ensure rigorous execution and clear audit trails.Communicate complex tax concepts in accessible terms for non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership.Manage the selection and management of external tax advisors and vendors to maximize value, control costs, and ensure high-quality service delivery.Uphold high standards of ethics, internal control, and regulatory compliance. We are not accepting inquiries from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors for this position. Unsolicited outreach will not be considered. Requirements Qualifications & Skill Requirements Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required (CPA or MBA preferred)8+ years of international tax and US tax experience in a CPA firm or corporate tax department 4+ years leading othersExperience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Great Planes).Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skillsStrong knowledge of tax accounting rules under US GAAP and experience in preparing and reviewing income tax provisionsExperience with global tax compliance issues including transfer pricing, and international tax regulations Experience handling vendor and leadership interactionsProficiency with Microsoft Office; Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis) Key Competencies Customer service orientation when working with vendors and colleagues.Accuracy and attention to detailAbility to analyze data and identify trends.Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset.Strong organizational and time management skills.Team-oriented with a positive and professional attitudeDesire and drive to learn and growUnderstanding and responsive to situations that require a sense of urgencyAbility to manage multiple prioritiesConsistent in follow-up and follow-throughCredible with a high level of personal integrityLoyal and dedicated to the success of colleagues and team membersOptimistic toward all activities, able to transmit this optimism to othersAdaptive to ICAT’s core values Supervisory Responsibilities Direct supervision and accountability of staffSupport team in setting and achieving goals and performance objectivesCoach and mentor team membersIdentify department training requirements and conduct training as neededHold regular individual 1x1 and team meetings Clearly communicate department and individual initiatives / goalsDevelop, monitor and review regularly metrics and goals with team membersConduct performance appraisals; provide rewards and execute disciplinary actions/ workplace solutions for department staffAccountable for recruiting and hiring process for new hire requirementsMaintain an environment that allows the team to be part of ICAT’s overarching goals and mission Travel Requirement: No