Director Corporate Tax

embecta•Parsippany, NJ

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Tax will lead all aspects of embecta’s global tax strategy, reporting and compliance. This role is responsible for U.S. GAAP tax provision (ASC 740), global income tax compliance, and effective tax rate management, while driving process optimization and strengthening internal controls. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring strong technical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to build a best-in-class global tax function in a dynamic multinational environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA, MBA/MS in Taxation strongly preferred.
Minimum 15 years of tax and leadership experience, highly preferably in a mix of public accounting and multinational corporate environment.
Strong and broad-based US, state and local and US international tax compliance skills and experience, including recent US tax reforms, including and managing complex tax audits.
Experience at a small-cap or closely held multinational preferred and a demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to roll-up sleeves and dig into the details.
Extensive knowledge of US GAAP accounting concepts and principles (particularly ASC 740 and SOX 404 internal controls) is essential, including managing these through the financial statement audit process.
Experience developing, implementing and maintaining a SOX control environment, including identifying IPE and proper IPE documentation, preparer and reviewed controls and documentation, etc.
Demonstrated success building bridges with accounting and other groups to foster an environment of collaboration and mutual support required for tax success, and tax support for their success, is in place.
A strong work ethic and passion for being hands-on in problem-solving and execution.
Demonstrated track record of success with prior positions reflecting increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740), including FIN 18/48 and related account reconciliations.
Oversee SEC tax disclosures, including global effective tax rate analysis and footnotes.
Direct U.S. federal, state, and international income tax compliance, including filings, estimated payments, and extensions.
Manage indirect tax compliance (sales/use, VAT) across applicable jurisdictions.
Provide technical leadership across international tax matters, including BEAT, FDII, GILTI, and Subpart F.
Evaluate and execute tax planning strategies and assess impacts on the effective tax rate.
Support strategic initiatives including M&A, joint ventures and capital deployment.
Lead interactions with external auditors, tax advisors, and taxing authorities.
Oversee global tax auditors, notices, and controversy management.
Establish and maintain tax risk management policies and governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with SOX 404, including documentation of processes, controls and IPE requirements.
Drive continuous improvement and standardization across global tax processes.
Enhance data accessibility, analytics and reporting capabilities.
Support ERP and financial system design to ensure alignment with tax requirements.
Develop centralized visibility and control over global tax operations.
Lead and develop a high-performing global tax team and external co-source providers.
Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury and cross-functional stakeholders.
Build strong global relationships to support business needs and ensure timely, accurate tax execution.
Support development of shared service capabilities related to tax operations.
Manage global cash tax forecasts and partner with Treasury on liquidity planning.
Maintain global tax calendar to ensure timely filings and compliance.