TAX ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - AMERICAS

OP Mobility • Troy, MI

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly

What This Job Offers

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