US International Tax Manager

Lineage Logistics•Farmington Hills, MI

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Lineage is seeking an experienced International Tax Manager to join its team headquartered in Novi, Michigan. The role leads U.S. international tax compliance and planning across a worldwide structure of REITs, partnerships, and corporate entities. It manages compliance and planning with an outside service provider and oversees audits, transfer pricing, tax planning, and tax-related M&A matters. The manager works with external tax advisors, foreign counterparts, and internal teams to help minimize global cash taxes, optimize tax efficiencies, and develop AI-powered solutions for tax processes. The role follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of working from the Novi office three days per week. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing organization and shape its tax function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of relevant tax experience, with Big Four experience or similar industry experience.
Demonstrated experience with U.S. federal and state tax laws and regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and interact with external stakeholders.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and filing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification.

Responsibilities

Own and drive U.S. tax compliance, including preparing and reviewing income tax calculations, returns, and related filings, and overseeing a third-party preparer.
Lead the international aspects of U.S. tax compliance, reporting, and planning, including Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI/GILTI), Subpart F income, earnings and profit, withholding taxes, and foreign currency-related tax considerations.
Manage the Pillar 2 and Country-by-Country Reporting program end to end, including data gathering and validation, jurisdictional calculations, reporting, technology solutions, and process documentation in partnership with foreign counterparts and global finance teams.
Design and develop AI agents to streamline and automate tax processes such as data gathering, validation, and reporting.
Manage the relationship with the outside compliance provider, including scoping, data requests, deliverable reviews, budgets, deadlines, and process improvements.
Oversee global transfer pricing compliance, including Master File and Local File documentation, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing policy implementation, and supporting documentation.
Research complex tax issues and develop practical solutions and strategies to mitigate risk.
Partner with senior leadership on global tax planning, internal restructuring, and M&A to optimize tax efficiencies and minimize tax liabilities, including modeling tax planning scenarios.
Collaborate with global finance, accounting, treasury, and legal teams to gather data and align on tax matters.
Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations, assess their impact, and recommend adjustments.
Manage audits and inquiries from tax authorities, including preparing responses and supporting documentation.
Indirectly mentor and develop staff in the tax department.