Cadence

Cadence

Group Director of International Tax

SAN JOSE · Director

Sponsorship not specified$189k-$351kDetected 30 days ago
Financial AnalysisAccountingM&ATaxCadenceLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringFinancial ReportingTransfer Pricing

About the role

  • The Group Director, International Tax is a senior leadership role reporting to the Head of Tax and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of international tax planning, compliance, and examination management across Asia Pacific, Japan, and the Non-U.S. Americas partnering closely with experienced tax directors, regional finance, legal, and business teams to manage tax risk and support strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of international tax planning strategies across assigned regions, including structuring cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements, and integration of acquired businesses.
  • Develop strong relationships with attorneys, tax advisors and corporate finance members in your assigned geographic areas.
  • Manage all tax audits and examinations across the assigned regions, including coordination with the local finance teams, tax advisors, preparation of responses, and negotiations with tax authorities.
  • Develop and implement audit defense strategies
  • Maintain relationships with tax advisors, external counsel and finance teams in relevant jurisdictions to facilitate efficient resolution of disputes.
  • Develop and implement audit defense strategies; oversee preparation of documentation packages and position papers.
  • Collaborate with the broader transfer pricing team to coordinate global policies and manage audit risk.
  • Evaluate and implement Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with tax authorities across the covered regions, coordinating with competent authority teams to achieve favorable and durable outcomes.
  • Manage and develop international tax professionals, providing mentorship, clear direction, and opportunities for growth.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to domestic and foreign finance directors, and business units building strong cross-functional relationships.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of international tax experience, with a strong emphasis on the APAC and Americas regions
  • Big 4 public accounting experience and/or in-house multinational experience required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in the tax regimes of one or more of the following: China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.
  • Familiarity with OECD/BEPS developments, Pillar Two global minimum tax rules, and their application across the covered regions.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex tax issues for non-tax audiences.
  • Proven people leadership and team development capabilities.
  • J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification required, advanced degree preferred.
  • Significant experience managing tax audits and controversy in complex, multi-jurisdiction environments.
  • Strong command of transfer pricing principles and documentation requirements.
  • Willingness to work from the Corporate Headquarters in San Jose, CA.
  • The annual salary range for California is $189,000 to $351,000. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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Nice to have

  • Identify and evaluate tax optimization opportunities while ensuring alignment with the company's overall business strategy and risk appetite.
  • Advise senior leadership, corporate finance teams and business units on the tax implications of business initiatives, M&A activity, and corporate restructurings in the relevant jurisdictions.
  • Monitor and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory changes across APAC, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, and recommend proactive responses.
  • Work with revenue accounting and order management teams to ensure product orders are consistent with the overall Cadence tax structure.
  • oversee preparation of documentation packages and position papers.
  • Track and report on tax exposures and developments to senior tax leadership and, where required, to the company's finance and audit functions.
  • Oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation for intercompany transactions within the assigned regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations, U.S. and OECD guidelines.
  • Partner with regional tax compliance teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing of income tax returns and other required submissions across all covered jurisdictions.

Compensation

  • Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.
  • Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Benefits

  • bonus, equity, and benefits.
  • Our benefits programs include:
  • paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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