Associate Director, Tax

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

The Associate Director, International Tax is accountable for overseeing the US International Income Tax compliance process for 100 plus international entities, including but not limited to the oversite of all International Tax compliance related to filing of the US Consolidated Income Tax return, preparation of the international tax provision, review of tax savings opportunities and overseeing the transfer pricing function.

This job requires significant technical knowledge in all aspects of international income tax compliance for a US based multinational corporation.

• Overall accountability for the US International Tax compliance and planning.
• Responsible for maintaining the technical tax knowledge necessary for preparation of the international tax provision and the international portion of US Federal Income tax return.
• Oversee staff of 6 with additional dotted line reporting.
• Model new International US Tax Law changes to project the impact on the organization. Keep abreast of new and changing international tax laws and rates.
• In coordination with upper Tax Management, plan, organize and manage projects within and outside of the tax department related to International Tax, including acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations, and other M&A.
• Manage global transfer pricing documentation and policies, and any transfer pricing related projects with advisors.
• Manage Pillar 2 calculations and filings globally.
• Partner effectively with Accounting, Treasury, and Legal teams regarding non-US cash repatriation efforts and other projects.
• Serve as main point of contact with advisors regarding US International Tax related projects.

• Oversee the management of all US international Tax audits. Assist with non-US tax audits as necessary.
• Accountable for reviewing and analyzing the International Income Tax provision for accuracy. Ensure that any technical positions pertaining to US international tax related planning projects are properly documented for financial accounting audit purposes.
• Collaborate with other tax department personnel in reviewing and optimizing the use of technology to significantly automate the end-to-end international compliance process, tax provision processes, and other group processes.
• Provide support to the operating divisions on the international tax consequences of business opportunities, and other special projects.

• Responsible for hiring and developing staff in the international tax area.

This position can be remote, hybrid or onsite. Our preference is for onsite or hybrid work based at our Corporate Headquarters in beautiful Hartsville, SC and may also be considered for our Charlotte, NC office. We are close to exciting destinations (Myrtle Beach, SC Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC and Charlotte, NC).

• A bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA (with special exceptions). The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree with an emphasis on taxation.
• Ten plus years of international tax experience, including international taxes in a corporate multi-national, or equivalent public accounting experience, specifically including the management of international audits and international tax related projects.
• Experience in International Income Tax provision analysis and review in a multi-national, organization. Ability to plan, organize and manage large complex projects involving diverse types of tax and diverse groups of participants.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Collaborative approach, ability to communicate technical topics to a…