Tax Director

Tax Director# Tax DirectorASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas is a market-leading division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in access solutions, providing innovative products and services that help people feel safe, secure, and experience a more open world. As part of the U.S. Consolidated Group, which generates more than $9 billion in annual revenue, the organization operates in a complex multinational business environment.

The
** Tax Director
** will serve as a strategic business partner responsible for leading U.S. and international tax planning, compliance, reporting, and risk management activities, while supporting cross-border transactions, financing structures, cash repatriation, treasury initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, insurance arrangements, and other key business operations.
** This is an onsite role based in New Haven, CT.
**** What you will be doing
** Tax Strategy and Planning
* Develop and execute U.S. tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
* Advise management on the tax implications of business initiatives, legal entity structures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing arrangements.
* Evaluate tax-efficient structures for inbound investments and multinational operations.
* Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
* Lead tax aspects of restructuring, integration, and transformation projectsU.S. and International Tax Compliance
* Oversee preparation and review of:  + U.S. federal income tax returns  + State and local tax filings  + International information reporting (Forms 5471, 8858, 8865, 1118, etc.)  + Transfer pricing documentation support
* Manage relationships with external advisors and tax service providers.
* Ensure timely compliance with tax authorities and regulatory agencies.

Tax Accounting and Reporting
* Review current and deferred tax calculations.
* Support external audit requirements and coordinate with auditors.
* Ensure effective tax-related internal controls.

Treasury Support and Financing
* Partner with Treasury on:  + Intercompany financing arrangements  + Cash repatriation strategies  + Foreign exchange risk management  + Cash pooling structures  + Debt financing and refinancing transactions
* Analyze tax consequences of treasury and capital structure decisions.
* Review withholding tax obligations and foreign tax credit implications.
* Support global liquidity management initiatives.

Insurance and Risk Management
* Oversee tax aspects of corporate insurance programs.
* Coordinate with Risk Management and Legal regarding insurance renewals and policy design.
* Support global insurance compliance requirements and regulatory filings.
* Evaluate tax consequences of insurance recoveries and risk-transfer structures.

Transfer Pricing and Cross-Border Operations
* Collaborate with global tax teams to maintain transfer pricing compliance.
* Support implementation of OECD, BEPS, and Pillar Two initiatives, where applicable.
* Review intercompany agreements and financing arrangements.
* Assist in defense of tax authority audits and inquiries.

Tax Controversy and Risk Management
* Manage federal, state, and international tax audits.
* Oversee responses to tax authority examinations and information requests.
* Identify and mitigate tax risks across the enterprise.
* Establish policies and procedures to support strong tax governance.

Leadership and Business Partnership
* Lead and develop tax team members.
* Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
* Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, Accounting, and external stakeholders.
* Drive process improvements and technology initiatives within the tax function.
** What we are looking for
*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA or MST strongly preferred.
* 10–15+ years of progressive tax experience.
* Ability to travel up to 15%
* Combination of Big Four/public accounting and multinational corporate tax experience preferred.
* Significant experience with:  + U.S. corporate taxation  + International tax  + Tax accounting  + Transfer pricing  + Treasury and financing transactions  + Insurance and risk management taxation

Technical Knowledge
* Strong knowledge of:  + U.S. federal and…