Tax Director

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is a market-leading division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, providing innovative products and services that help people feel safe, secure, and experience a more open world. As part of the U.S. Consolidated Group, which generates more than $9 billion in annual revenue, the organization operates in a complex multinational business environment.

 

The Tax Director will serve as a strategic business partner responsible for leading U.S. and international tax planning, compliance, reporting, and risk management activities, while supporting cross-border transactions, financing structures, cash repatriation, treasury initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, insurance arrangements, and other key business operations.

 

What you will be doing

Tax Strategy and Planning

• Develop and execute U.S. tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise management on the tax implications of business initiatives, legal entity structures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing arrangements.
• Evaluate tax-efficient structures for inbound investments and multinational operations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Lead tax aspects of restructuring, integration, and transformation projects

U.S. and International Tax Compliance

• Oversee preparation and review of:
  • U.S. federal income tax returns
  • State and local tax filings
  • International information reporting (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, etc.)
  • Transfer pricing documentation support
• Manage relationships with external advisors and tax service providers.
• Ensure timely compliance with tax authorities and regulatory agencies.

Tax Accounting and Reporting

• Review current and deferred tax calculations.
• Support external audit requirements and coordinate with auditors.
• Ensure effective tax-related internal controls.

Treasury Support and Financing

• Partner with Treasury on:
  • Intercompany financing arrangements
  • Cash repatriation strategies
  • Foreign exchange risk management
  • Cash pooling structures
  • Debt financing and refinancing transactions
• Analyze tax consequences of treasury and capital structure decisions.
• Review withholding tax obligations and foreign tax credit implications.
• Support global liquidity management initiatives.

Insurance and Risk Management

• Oversee tax aspects of corporate insurance programs.
• Coordinate with Risk Management and Legal regarding insurance renewals and policy design.
• Support global insurance compliance requirements and regulatory filings.
• Evaluate tax consequences of insurance recoveries and risk-transfer structures.

Transfer Pricing and Cross-Border Operations

• Collaborate with global tax teams to maintain transfer pricing compliance.
• Support implementation of OECD, BEPS, and Pillar Two initiatives, where applicable.
• Review intercompany agreements and financing arrangements.
• Assist in defense of tax authority audits and inquiries.

Tax Controversy and Risk Management

• Manage federal, state, and international tax audits.
• Oversee responses to tax authority examinations and information requests.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks across the enterprise.
• Establish policies and procedures to support strong tax governance.

Leadership and Business Partnership

• Lead and develop tax team members.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, Accounting, and external stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and technology initiatives within the tax function.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA or MST strongly preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Combination of Big Four/public accounting and multinational corporate tax experience preferred.
• Significant experience with:
  • U.S. corporate taxation
  • International tax
  • Tax accounting
  • Transfer pricing
  • Treasury and financing transactions
  • Insurance and risk management taxation

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of:
  • U.S. federal and state income tax
  • International tax provisions
  • Transfer pricing rules
  • Treasury operations and corporate finance
• Experience with tax technology and ERP systems such as JD Edwards. SAP, Oracle, OneStream, OneSource Income Tax and Dataflow highly desired.

Preferred Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to communicate complex tax matters to non-tax stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Experience operating in a complex multinational environment.

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us. We are proud to offer:

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!

We review applications regularly, so don’t hesitate, apply today!

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