Head of Global Tax Compliance

3 weeks ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Oceaneering Full time
Company Overview

Oceaneering is a worldwide leader in providing engineered services and products, primarily catering to the offshore energy sector. Our expertise spans the entire lifecycle of offshore oilfields, from exploration to decommissioning. We boast the world's leading fleet of work-class ROVs and excel in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. Our applied technology capabilities also extend to the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy sectors.

Position Overview

The Global Tax Director will take charge of formulating and managing the international tax strategy and compliance for our global operations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Tax, this role supervises a team of six direct reports, each managing tax responsibilities in their respective regions. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with robust leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of international tax laws and their implications. The role will emphasize overseeing U.S. international income tax accounting, compliance, and planning, in addition to leading tax accounting, compliance, controversy, and planning for non-U.S. jurisdictions. The job will involve 40% international tax accounting for SEC reporting and statutory financial statements, 40% tax research, planning, transfer pricing, and intercompany transactions, and 20% tax controversy.

Work Environment
  • This role allows for a hybrid work setup, combining virtual and in-office work.
  • Travel requirements are approximately 25%, occurring quarterly on both domestic and international trips.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design and implement global tax strategies to enhance the company's tax position while ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
  • Provide strategic tax counsel and support to senior management and stakeholders regarding international business initiatives, including market expansions, mergers and acquisitions, and restructuring.
  • Oversee international tax compliance, including the preparation and review of tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, and other compliance obligations.
  • Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals across various regions, promoting a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Stay informed about changes in international tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the company's tax strategy.
  • Coordinate with external advisors and tax authorities on international tax issues, audits, and disputes.
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, commercial, operations, supply chain, and other departments to support global business initiatives from a tax perspective.
  • Monitor and manage tax risks associated with international operations, implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
  • Review U.S. international quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations.
  • Review non-U.S. quarterly and year-end tax provision calculations.
  • Communicate potential international tax risks and uncertainties to the Director of U.S. & Global Consolidation.
  • Establish and enforce operational controls for U.S. international and non-U.S. tax provision and compliance processes.
  • Understand U.S. international tax calculations (e.g., Subpart F, FTC, GILTI) and ensure accurate recording in interim and year-end tax provisions.
  • Maintain optimal transfer pricing policies that reflect the evolution of U.S. and foreign business operations, collaborating with the Finance & Accounting team to ensure proper accounting of intercompany transactions.
  • Oversee the overall tax processes managed by each global tax manager in their respective jurisdictions.
  • Direct transfer pricing planning, including OECD BEPS and CbCR initiatives.
Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification.
  • Extensive progressive experience in international tax within a multinational corporation or public accounting firm.
  • Strong technical expertise in international tax principles, including transfer pricing, tax treaties, and cross-border transactions.
  • Experience with OECD initiatives, including BEPS and Pillar 1 & Pillar 2.
  • Familiarity with U.S. SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
  • Experience in managing a team of tax professionals across various regions or countries.
  • Proficient in MS Office and knowledgeable in ONESOURCE Tax Provision.
Desired
  • Master's degree and/or JD or LLM with a focus on taxation.
  • Background in public accounting, corporate tax, or a combination of both within the Energy sector.
  • Prior experience with a large-scale global organization.
  • Knowledge of indirect tax, including VAT/GST.
  • Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.
Skills and Attributes
  • Proven ability to develop and execute tax strategies that align with business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities efficiently.
  • Ability to foster an inclusive culture that promotes equity, encourages authentic connections, and ensures all team members' voices are heard.
  • Identify, lead, and drive improvements in data and technology, processes, and best practices.
  • Train, develop, coach, and mentor tax professionals to excel in their roles while providing growth opportunities.
  • Collaborate effectively with global tax team members and other functions and operations.
  • Engage in special projects with tax team members and the broader Oceaneering organization.
Closing Statement

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for advancement within an international company. To apply, please follow the application process.

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