Specialist, International Tax Strategy

• Lead the preparation and review of the US international components of the quarterly and annual income tax provision (ASC 740), including tax account reconciliations and financial statement disclosures.
• Serve as a key technical resource for the tax department, analyzing the US tax implications of global transactions, business restructurings, and M&A activity.
• Actively monitor, research, and analyze new and proposed US international tax legislation. Model the quantitative impact of legislative changes and present strategic recommendations to tax leadership.
• Develop, mentor, and coach junior tax team members, reviewing workpapers to foster technical development and ensure accuracy.
• Manage information requests from external and internal auditors related to all US international tax matters, serving as a primary point of contact to explain and defend the company's tax positions.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of tax compliance and reporting functions.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in US International Tax.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates currently located within a 50 mile radius of Beachwood, OH or Houston, TX will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
Preferred qualifications:
• CPA or Master's in Taxation (MTAX) strongly preferred.

Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Deep subject matter expertise in US international tax law, including Subpart F, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, foreign tax credits, E&P, and transfer pricing concepts.
• Advanced proficiency with tax compliance software (e.g., CorpTax, OneSource) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, with extensive experience building and reviewing complex financial models.
• Proven ability to research, interpret, and document complex technical tax positions.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a proven ability to review the work of others and support team development.
• Exceptional project management skills: Ability to lead multiple complex projects, manage competing priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Executive-level communication skills: Ability to distill complex tax concepts and present them clearly and confidently to senior management and non-tax stakeholders.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach.
• High level of agility and a strong desire to continuously learn and take on new challenges.
• Up to 10% travel required.

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Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX

Job ID: Eaton-53559Houston

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-14T18:38:41