TAX ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - AMERICAS

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Reports to: GLOBAL FINANCES TAX VP

This role leads regional tax strategy, compliance, and risk management for a global Tier 1 supplier, ensuring adherence to U.S., Argentinian, Brazilian, Canadian, and Mexican tax requirements while aligning regional initiatives with global tax policy.

Core Responsibilities

Regional Tax Strategy

• Develop and execute a regional focused tax strategy aligned with global tax principles and the region’s manufacturing footprint.
• Lead planning initiatives involving, transfer pricing, cross‑border intercompany flows and R&D incentives.
• Evaluate tax implications of new plant launches, expansions, customer programs, and footprint shifts across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Advise leadership on legislative changes affecting automotive industry and country tax profiles.

Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee country tax teams to ensure compliance with federal and local income tax requirements.
• Monitor country tax metrics and develop actions plans for managing country effective tax rate and cash tax positions.  Oversee country tax teams to ensure accuracy in quarterly and annual tax provision processes under IAS 12, ensuring accuracy of deferred taxes and uncertain tax treatments.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation to support audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide regional tax leadership across sales and use tax, property tax, VAT/GST, and excise tax matters.

Cross‑Border Supply Chain & Transfer Pricing

• Partner with global tax and finance teams to implement and monitor transfer pricing policies for goods, tooling, engineering services, and IP.
• Ensure alignment between tax planning, supply chain flows, and commercial agreements with OEMs and Tier 2 suppliers.

Audit & Risk Management

• Monitor IRS, state, CRA, and SAT audits, coordinating with global tax leadership on positions and documentation.
• Monitor global tax developments and assess their impact on the Americas regional operations.
• Implement governance frameworks to ensure consistent application of tax policies across all regional entities.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain on plant expansions, tooling arrangements, and cross‑border logistics.
• Work with Engineering and R&D teams to maximize incentives for innovation, sustainability, and alternative energy initiatives.
• Support Treasury on cash repatriation, intercompany financing, and regional liquidity planning.
• Provide guidance to HR on compensation, mobility, and expatriate tax matters.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop high‑performing country tax teams.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and government authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, automation, and tax technology.

Qualifications

Required

• This role operates under TISAX confidentiality level [Level 2], requiring appropriate handling of sensitive information
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, JD, or Master’s in Taxation.
• Demonstrated progressive tax experience with leadership responsibility in multinational environments.
• Strong expertise in U.S. federal and state tax, with working knowledge of regional country tax systems where the company operates.
• Experience with IAS 12 and complex tax provision processes.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑border audits and transfer pricing matters.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence global and regional stakeholders.

Preferred

• Experience in a Tier 1 automotive supplier, OEM, or large manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP and tax technology platforms (SAP, Oracle, OneSource).

Competencies

• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate tax insights into operational and financial value.
• Strong leadership and team‑building capabilities across a matrixed global organization.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast‑changing regulatory and automotive landscape.
• Collaborative approach with strong business partnership skills.

At OPmobility, people truly matter.  We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work . You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.