Acuity · 16 hours ago
Director Tax
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $244K/yr
10+ years expAcuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company focused on innovative products and services that enhance customer outcomes. The Director of Tax will drive strategic tax planning and optimization, oversee compliance, and manage tax authority audits while leading a team to ensure the company meets its global tax obligations efficiently.
ElectronicsLightingManufacturingSmart BuildingSmart Home
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global tax strategies that minimize the company’s global cash taxes and effective tax rate, support business operations, and align with overall corporate objectives
Advise senior leadership on non-U.S. and U.S. international income tax implications of strategic transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations, financing structures and changes in tax laws
Proactively monitor and assess developments in global income tax policy (e.g., Pillar Two, BEPS, OB3, foreign tax reform) and lead the company’s response to emerging regulations
Collaborate with Treasury, Legal, and senior business leaders across the organization to integrate tax considerations into overall corporate strategy
Assist with developing and executing tax efficient mechanisms for repatriating foreign cash
Collaborate with leadership and external advisors to develop and implement U.S. international and non-U.S. income tax strategies that align with the company’s business objectives
Oversee the development, implementation and documentation of the company’s global transfer pricing policies, ensuring alignment with arm’s length principles, local country requirements and business objectives
Partner with external advisors and Finance, Legal, and operations teams to develop, optimize, monitor, and periodically test intercompany pricing models and transactions to ensure alignment with the company’s transfer pricing policies
Oversee preparation and review of contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation (e.g., Master File, Local Files, Country-by-Country Reports) prepared by external advisors
Oversee preparation of and review U.S. international tax calculations and associated filings prepared by external providers (e.g., Forms 1118, 5471, 8858, 8975, 8990, 8991, 8992, and 8993) to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance and timely submission
Monitor developments in U.S. international and non-U.S. tax laws and assess their impact on the company
Lead preparation and review of quarterly and year-end U.S. international tax item calculations (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, BEAT, foreign tax credit)
Lead preparation and review of quarterly and year-end Pillar Two safe harbor tests and tax items (e.g., IIR, QDMTT, and UTPR)
Coordinate preparation and review of year-end foreign income tax provision and income tax account balances prepared by local Finance teams or external service providers
Manage non-U.S. and U.S. tax authority audits related to foreign income tax, U.S. international tax items and cross-border transactions
Collaborate with external advisors and local Finance teams to develop and implement strategies for effectively resolving non-US income tax disputes and mitigate tax risks
Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within the international tax function, leveraging tax technology solutions (e.g., OneSource Income Tax, Alteryx, OneStream)
Partner with the Finance IT team to identify, conceptualize and implement advanced tax technology initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
10+ years of progressive international tax experience, including experience with a large multinational corporation and Big Four public accounting firm
Deep technical expertise in U.S. international tax provisions (e.g., Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, 367, etc.), OECD global tax frameworks, and transfer pricing principles
Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and related financial reporting requirements
Exceptional analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Strategic mindset with ability to manage complex cross-border tax issues and provide strategic guidance to senior executives
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to explain complex tax issues to non-tax professionals
Preferred
M.S. in Taxation or Juris Doctorate (JD) preferred
Benefits
Health care
Dental coverage
Vision plans
401K benefits
Commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role
Company
Acuity
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-12-07IPO
Leadership Team
Neil Ashe
CEO
Vernon J. Nagel
Executive Chairman
Recent News
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