Director of International Tax Strategy

The Director of International Tax Strategy is responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving FORTÉ’s global tax strategy in support of rapid international growth within a very low tax risk‑tolerance environment. This role serves as the company’s first in‑house international tax leader, providing strategic oversight across income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing while ensuring audit‑defensible positions, strong governance, and protection of the Company’s ESOP structure. Serving as the primary international tax advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, t he role initially operates as a hands‑on strategic leader What You Will Be Doing: 1. Global Tax Strategy, Governance, and Risk Management Own international tax compliance governance, including income tax, withholding tax, and indirecttax compliance across alljurisdictions,leveragingexternal advisors as appropriate Establishcomplianceframeworks,filing calendars, review standards, and controls to ensuretimelyaccurate, and audit defensible filings worldwide Proactivelyidentifyand mitigate tax risks related to global expansion, restructuring, and intercompany activity Provideexecutive‑levelvisibility into material tax risks, exposures, and mitigation strategies Protect the Company’s ESOP structure through conservative,audit‑defensibletax positions 2. Indirect Tax Leadership (U.S. andInternational) Provide direct leadership and oversight of the U.S. Sales Tax team, ensuring scalable processes, strong internal controls, and audit readiness Ensure the Sales Tax Managerretainsownership ofday‑to‑dayU.S. sales tax audits, with strategic oversight and escalation support provided by this role Extend indirect tax governance globally, including VAT/GST exposure, invoicing models, registration risk, and permanent establishment considerations 3. Transfer Pricing Strategy and Implementation Design, implement, and govern a global transfer pricing framework aligned with business operations and OECD principles Lead transfer pricing strategy across priority corridors, including EU/UK/Nordics andanticipatedfuture acquisitionintercompany activity Coordinate benchmarking studies, documentation, and local filings through external advisors Partner with Finance and Operations to operationalize transfer pricing through intercompany billing, markup policies, service catalogs, and legal agreements 4. International Acquisitions and Strategic Growth Support Support international M&A activity in partnership with the Director of M&Aand International Finance Provide tax structuring input, risk identification, andpost‑acquisitionintegration guidance Develop repeatable tax integration playbooks to support future acquisitions and global expansion Enable rapid growth while prioritizing risk mitigation and governance 5. External Advisor and Stakeholder Management Manage relationships with external tax advisors across multiplejurisdictions Coordinate international tax audits, inquiries, and examinations through local advisors Serve as the primary internal taxsubject‑matterexpert for international tax matters Educate finance, operational leaders, and executive leadership on tax developments, risks, and implications What You Bring to Assure Success: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related fieldrequired CPA, JD, LL.M. (Tax), or equivalent professional credential preferred 10–15+ years of progressive tax experience with significant international exposure Demonstratedexpertisein international corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing Clear understanding of andexperience with legal entity formation, nexus, and permanent establishment rules and regulations Experience supporting international acquisitions andpost‑dealintegration Experienceoperatingin a low taxrisk‑toleranceenvironment with strong governance expectations Combination of Big 4 public accounting experience andin‑houseglobal industry experiencepreferred Strong understanding of OECD transfer pricing principles, BEPS initiatives, and global tax reform trends Ability tooperateindependently in afirst‑in‑roleenvironment Strong communicationskills with the ability to translate complex tax issues into practical,business‑focusedguidance Ability to influence senior leaders andcross‑functionalstakeholders prior to formal decision authority #J-18808-Ljbffr Colonial Group