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.

This is an onsite role based in New Haven, CT.

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.
• 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

• 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!

Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford