Sr. Specialist, International Tax / VAT

Scout Motors • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, International Tax will support the Company's global tax function, with primary responsibility for international tax compliance, transfer pricing, VAT/GST compliance, tax accounting, and cross-border business initiatives. This role will partner closely with Finance, Accounting, Customs & Trade, Supply Chain, Procurement, Treasury, and Legal teams to ensure compliance with global tax regulations while supporting the Company's international growth strategy. The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in international taxation, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes, along with the analytical, communication, and project management skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic multinational environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in international taxation, corporate taxation, public accounting, or a combination thereof.
• Experience with transfer pricing and cross-border transactions.
• Experience with VAT, GST, and foreign indirect tax compliance.
• Experience supporting multinational business operations.
• Experience with ASC 740 and IFRS (IAS 12) tax accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. international tax concepts and reporting requirements.
• Understanding of transfer pricing principles and OECD guidelines.
• Familiarity with VAT, GST, and foreign indirect tax regimes.
• Knowledge of withholding taxes, tax treaties, and permanent establishment concepts.
• Experience with ASC 740 and IFRS (IAS 12) income tax accounting.
• Experience with tax provision software and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and financial reporting capabilities.
• Experience with tax technology and compliance automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts to business stakeholders.
• Strong organization and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Taxation preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Additional international tax, transfer pricing, or indirect tax certifications are a plus.
• Manufacturing, automotive, or industrial industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support U.S. international tax compliance, including preparation of information returns and supporting workpapers.
• Coordinate international tax compliance activities for foreign subsidiaries with external advisors and service providers.
• Analyze foreign tax credits, withholding taxes, and other international tax attributes.
• Support tax reporting related to global operations and cross-border transactions.
• Monitor international tax law developments and evaluate potential impacts on the business.
• Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation and supporting analyses.
• Support intercompany pricing reviews and benchmarking studies.
• Review intercompany transactions to ensure alignment with transfer pricing policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Finance and Accounting teams to support implementation of transfer pricing arrangements.
• Assist with transfer pricing audits, documentation requests, and tax authority inquiries.
• Coordinate VAT, GST, and other indirect tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare, review, and support the filing of VAT and indirect tax returns.
• Identify VAT recovery opportunities and manage foreign VAT refund claims.
• Support indirect tax registrations and ongoing compliance obligations.
• Review procurement, supply chain, and commercial transactions for indirect tax implications.
• Maintain indirect tax documentation, records, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure proper indirect tax treatment of transactions.
• Assist with VAT audits and tax authority examinations.
• Collaborate with Customs & Trade teams on tax and customs issues affecting import and export operations.
• Support customs valuation, import VAT, and duty-related analyses.
• Review supply chain structures and cross-border transaction flows for tax and customs considerations.
• Research tax implications of contract manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain arrangements.
• Support tax planning initiatives related to legal entity structures, supply chain design, and global expansion projects.
• Analyze tax implications of new business models and operational changes.
• Assist with legal entity restructuring and intercompany transaction planning.
• Support implementation of tax-efficient operating models.
• Conduct technical tax research and prepare memoranda on international tax matters.
• Support income tax accounting under ASC 740 and IFRS (IAS 12), including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Assist with quarterly and annual tax provision processes and related reporting requirements.
• Prepare tax account reconciliations and deferred tax analyses.
• Support tax-related financial statement disclosures and audit requests.
• Maintain documentation supporting tax accounting positions, controls, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
• 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
• Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior