Senior Director of Global Tax Strategy & Planning (Columbia)

Our client, a global technology company, is seeking a Senior Director of Global Tax Strategy & Planning to lead the organization's worldwide tax strategy and planning function. This executive-level role will partner closely with senior leadership to develop tax strategies that support business growth, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, and long-term shareholder value.

The ideal candidate is a strategic tax leader with deep international tax expertise, experience advising executive leadership, and a proven ability to build scalable tax structures within a complex multinational organization.

Location

Hybrid- Columbia, MD

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's global tax strategy aligned with long‑term business objectives and shareholder value.
• Advise executive leadership on mergers and acquisitions, capital allocation, financing structures, legal entity optimization, and international expansion.
• Design and implement tax‑efficient domestic and international operating structures to support growth and scalability.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Corporate Development, and business leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Lead international and domestic tax planning while balancing compliance, risk management, and business objectives.
• Monitor global tax legislation and regulatory developments and recommend proactive planning strategies.
• Oversee enterprise tax risk management, governance, and tax controversy matters.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing global tax team while fostering collaboration and business partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• CPA or State Bar admission required.
• 15+ years of progressive international tax experience within a multinational corporation, Big Four firm, or other complex global organization.
• Extensive experience leading international tax planning, global structuring, and transaction advisory initiatives.
• Strong background advising executive leadership on M&A, financing structures, business expansion, and international operations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross‑functional strategic initiatives.
• Proven leadership experience developing high‑performing tax organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's in Taxation (MST), JD, or LL.M. in Taxation.
• Experience with global tax policy, international tax reform, and cross‑border tax planning.
• Experience in technology, telecommunications, or related industry.