US Tax Director

US Tax Director

Michelin is hiring!

We have an immediate opening for a US Tax Director. If you are an experienced tax professional wanting to expand your skills working with partners and teams around the world, read on to find more about this exciting opportunity!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Tax Officer for North America, the US Tax Director manages a team of tax experts and is responsible for leading global tax affairs in the United States, collaborating with regional tax stream leaders (indirect taxes, international & transfer pricing, digital & progress), and ensuring overall US tax governance.

This opportunity is at our North American Region Headquarters in Greenville, SC. This city is full of year-round activities for all ages. From one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques and art galleries to museums, tours and many outdoor activities, Greenville is a fabulous place to live. Our campus features a cafeteria, a credit union, a trademark store and a health center. We are driven to be the employer of choice for people looking for a career with respect and purpose. Come join our team!

What Will You Do

The US Tax Director will be the in-house technical authority for US income taxes (ideally also for indirect taxes). As such they will become the gateway for all external advice ensuring necessity and stakes to rationalize the engagement. The person will be responsible for raising the general level of US tax technical expertise of the team, through coordination and delivery of technical training and involvement in any eventual recruitment.

Main objectives include:

• Identify and evaluate all opportunities to contribute value and eliminate tax inefficiency, notably by ensuring robust tax risk management.

• Conduct a review of our US affairs across all taxes, to include notably the simplification/consolidation of the US corporate structure and modernization/digitalization of existing tax processes.

• Provide tax and structuring advice for any new or proposed business models arriving in the US market and provide support to the global M&A Tax Director on all US M&A tax issues to include structuring, financing, due diligence & integration.

• Build clear roadmap for US corporate structure and financing model to support future growth.

• Strong demonstration of leadership skills consistent with our work community.

What You Will Bring:

The US Tax Director would have the following key skills:

• CPA (preferred) or Masters in Taxation / LLM in US Tax or equivalent.

• Around 10 years of US & international taxation experience. Confirmed experience (minimum 5 years) as Senior Manager or Tax Director in large advisory firm or reputable regional advisory firm.

• Demonstrated high level of technical knowledge of US income tax. Good working knowledge of US indirect taxes, customs & trade compliance.

• Experience in tax compliance and tax planning.

• Solution provider capable of simplifying and communicating sophisticated subjects.

• M&A tax planning experience desired. Experience negotiating investment and other tax credits desired.

• Strong communication skills. Ability to navigate in a Global environment and to provide guidance and inputs for the strategic horizon.

• Emotional intelligence and diplomacy to adapt quickly and liaise with different partners. Capable of working collaboratively to build key working relationships and the ability to be assertive but also act with humility as needs require.

The position requires 25% travel including some travel to France, Canada, and/or Mexico.

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As the leading mobility company, we work with tires, around tires and beyond tires to enable Motion for Life. Dedicated to enhancing our clients' mobility and sustainability, Michelin designs and distributes the most suitable tires, services and solutions for our customers' needs. Michelin provides digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences. Bringing our expertise to new markets, we invest in high-technology materials, 3D printing and hydrogen, to serve a wide a variety of industries-from aerospace to biotech. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Michelin North America has approximately 23,000 employees and operates 34 production facilities in the United States and Canada.

MICHELIN tires have been ranked the #1 Tire Brand across major categories and segments by industry experts and consumers alike. For nearly three decades we've been recognized for our achievements in Customer Satisfaction, Performance, Durability, Technology and Innovation.

Michelin cares for the personal and professional development of its employees. We support career advancement through various options, which include: skill and career development, training, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams. We offer the possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.

Michelin offers 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions. Each group supports business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members. The goal of each group is to help employees feel welcome and included, support employee engagement and encourage professional development. BRGs also provide cross-cultural support, career management resources and opportunities for community involvement.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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