Full-Time

Director International Tax

Tax

Posted on 8/14/2025

Target

Target

10,001+ employees

Multi-channel retailer selling apparel, home, groceries

Compensation Overview

$131k - $236k/yr

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid/Flex work arrangement means the team member’s core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location and virtually, depending upon what your role, team and tasks require for that day.

Category
Accounting (2)
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Requirements
  • 10+ years of International Tax experience with a national public firm or equivalent experience in a large corporate tax department
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop top talent and motivate a team through a shared sense of purpose
  • Independently drive accountability, instill confidence, and influence outcomes
  • Highly organized, with the ability to adapt, prioritize and successfully manage multiple tasks or projects in response to changing or competing priorities
  • Proven decision making and analytical/problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills advocating for tax matters both internally and with external auditors
  • Strong business acumen and customer focus including ability to clearly articulate technical matters and financial statement impacts
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of experts responsible for the compliance, accounting, planning and controversy of Target’s international tax function
  • Ensure international taxes are timely and accurately reported in tax filings, financial forecasts, and financial statements while establishing and enforcing controls for tax processes
  • Support Target’s business strategies and new business initiatives by providing thoughtful insights and responsive support to partners
  • Set the strategy to evaluate international tax opportunities and legislative changes, lead through implementation, and defend Target’s tax positions while maintaining strong relationships with external taxing authorities
  • Communicate tax vision, set goals and define measures of success for the team
  • Work with peers as a member of the Tax Leadership group to build broader team engagement through skills development and training for the entire Tax team
  • Manage a portfolio of external advisors, including measuring and reporting advisor performance, and achieving planned outcomes within budget
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with SAP, OneSource, and data analytics tools such as Alteryx, PowerBI, or DOMO is preferred

Target is a large retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home goods, and groceries through about 2,000 stores and an online platform, and it also carries its own branded products. It works by stocking broad assortments and offering convenient shopping options, including same-day services, supported by owned brands and a strong online presence; customers can shop in stores or online and use the Target Circle loyalty program with flexible memberships. Its differentiators include the Design For All philosophy—high-quality, well-designed products at affordable prices—a wide lineup of owned brands, and a focus on rewards and convenience through its loyalty program and services, plus a commitment to sustainability via Target Forward. Target’s goal is to provide a convenient, relevant, and enjoyable shopping experience while pursuing a sustainable, community-minded business that gives back to neighborhoods.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Owned brands command premium margins, offsetting grocery commoditization from Walmart competition.
  • 66 supply chain facilities and 27 sourcing offices enable rapid inventory optimization.
  • Urban store density positions Target for same-day fulfillment against Amazon Prime.

What critics are saying

  • Q1 2025 merchandise sales dropped 3.1%; company expects low-single-digit annual decline.[1]
  • Operating income fell 18.9% as boycotts from left-leaning customer base intensify.[3]
  • Tariffs negatively impact earnings; inventory glut risks repeat 2023 markdown crisis.[4]

What makes Target unique

  • 45+ exclusive brands and 1,978 stores within 10 miles of 75% of U.S. population.
  • Design For All philosophy creates high-quality affordable products competitors cannot replicate.
  • Target Circle loyalty program drives engagement across three membership tiers with personalized benefits.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

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