Director Tax

Director Tax

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States

Job ID: 87731

By joining us, you become part of a team that enhances quality of life and drives innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Cross‑Border Compliance

  All Schindler KGs are responsible that their business activities are in line with the specific tax laws and regulations and that cross‑border transactions comply with the framework of the internationally accepted arm’s‑length principle.

• Tax Compliance
  • Preparation and filing of all income, property, and VAT/sales tax returns and any other tax forms to meet local filing requirements.
  • Preparation of the (consolidated) tax provision.
  • Responsible for the tax provision process and tax compliance process, including working and coordination with accounting department and other company personnel.
  • Development and implementation of tax practices for the KG.
  • Stay up‑to‑date with Schindler’s international (tax) policies.
  • Ensure that the organization complies with international tax rules and concepts to achieve organizational goals.
  • Development and evaluation of existing tax procedures and recommend improvements to optimize tax filing processes.
• Tax Reporting
  • Coordination with CFO and accounting department of Group quarterly tax reporting including tax asset and liability position and year‑end tax reporting package as well as half‑year supplemental tax reporting package.
  • Support calculation of current and deferred income taxes (IAS 12).
• Tax Planning & Tax Risk Management
  • Development of effective tax planning strategies to ensure tax savings.
  • Recommend and initiate tax planning ideas.
  • Advising of tax implications of material proposed transactions and business changes.
  • Review tax advice for correctness and accuracy.
  • Year‑end tax planning in the Schindler companies.
  • Provide financial guidance for new business developments, mergers, joint ventures, and acquisitions.
  • Identify material tax risks, whether in relation to compliance matters, financial reporting, tax planning, tax audit or legislative developments.
• Transfer Pricing
  • Establish and maintain local transfer pricing documentation if legally required.
  • Ensure compliance with Group transfer‑pricing policies and Group charges policies.
  • Ensure timely updates of transfer‑pricing documentation and studies.
  • Coordinate internal charging and transfer pricing structure (oversight of inter‑company transactional activity and assurance that group transfer prices comply with applicable guidelines such as OECD).
• Tax Audits & Disputes
  • Maintain proactive cooperation with tax authorities in audits or disputes.
  • Responsible for performing a variety of managing, strategizing, coordinating and negotiating functions relative to outside tax audits, such as pre‑audit analysis, schedule audits and submission of required documentation.
  • Coordinate the flow of tax information to external auditors and tax authorities.

Qualifications

• BA or BS (major in accounting preferred) and master’s of taxation degree required. Must have strong familiarity with GAAP; certified public accountant preferred.
• At least 5+ years of tax experience in roles of progressively increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge and/or experience in accounting.
• Excellent communication skills and strong analysis of balance sheet and income statements.
• Strong demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, multi‑task, commit to tight deadlines, and manage projects and problem resolution.
• Enjoy problem‑solving, analysis, and appropriate resolution of technical tax issues.
• Positive attitude toward people and work assignments and a collaborative work style.

Benefits

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans – effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation (increases with tenure), 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays, and 8 company‑observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement – eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost professional and leadership growth.

Base Salary $189,000 – $236,200. The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. This compensation reflects only base salary and does not include variable incentives or benefits. The position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.

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Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life, and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability.

Doesn’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Core Values

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people; they are the heart of our success.

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