Director, Worldwide Tax

IDERA Software

. Lead Idera’s worldwide tax function, including U.S.

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. federal and international taxation, including GILTI, FDII, and foreign tax credits, while leading tax strategy and compliance for multinational operations. Proven ability to mentor teams, manage tax risks, and apply technology to enhance tax functions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Federal TaxationInternational TaxationGlobal Transfer PricingTax Compliance ManagementM&A Tax Due Diligence

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Hard Skills

Tax Strategy DevelopmentTax Risk AssessmentFinancial AnalysisTax Accounting Under U.S. GAAPCash-Tax ForecastingTax DocumentationIntercompany ArrangementsTax Audits ManagementASC 740 KnowledgeTax Compliance for Multinational Businesses

Soft Skills

LeadershipRelationship-BuildingAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

CCH Axcess / ProSystem fx TaxSage IntacctAI and Automation in TaxData Analytics

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMST

Industry Keywords

Tax Function LeadershipGlobal OperationsIndirect TaxesU.S. Sales and Use TaxInternational VAT/GST

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Idera’s worldwide tax function, including U.S. federal, state and local, international, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes
Develop and execute tax strategies to manage global cash taxes, effective tax rate, tax risk, and compliance
Serve as principal tax advisor to the CFO and Finance leadership team
Monitor global tax developments and assess impacts on businesses, legal entities, cash flows, and financial statements
Partner with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, Corporate Development, and international finance teams
Lead, develop, and mentor the internal tax team and manage external tax advisors worldwide
Lead international tax planning and compliance across global operations
Manage and optimize worldwide legal entity and tax structures, including restructuring and entity rationalization
Manage U.S. international tax matters, including foreign tax credits, E&P, GILTI, and FDII
Oversee global transfer pricing strategy, documentation, intercompany arrangements, and compliance
Manage tax requirements across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other international jurisdictions
Serve as tax lead for acquisitions and strategic transactions
Lead tax due diligence, transaction structuring, modeling, tax risk assessment, and integration of acquired businesses
Oversee global income tax provision and tax accounting under U.S. GAAP
Manage federal, state, local, and international income tax compliance
Develop and maintain cash-tax forecasts for Finance and Treasury leadership
Lead global indirect tax matters, including U.S. sales and use tax and international VAT/GST
Lead U.S. federal and state tax audits and oversee international tax audits and inquiries
Identify, document, communicate, and mitigate material tax risks
Maintain tax policies, documentation, processes, and internal controls
Build a scalable, technology-enabled global tax function
Apply AI, automation, and data analytics to tax research, compliance, forecasting, reconciliations, reporting, and planning
Partner with Finance and technology teams to improve tax data access and reduce manual processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field
CPA strongly preferred; MST or other relevant advanced degree is a plus
8+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant U.S. corporate and international tax experience
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and international taxation, including GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, E&P, and related reporting
Experience with multinational businesses, global transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, and cross-border transactions
Strong understanding of ASC 740 and tax impacts on U.S. GAAP financial statements
Experience with state and local income taxes and indirect taxes
M&A tax due diligence, structuring, and integration experience strongly preferred
Public accounting experience, particularly with a Big Four or national accounting firm, preferred
Software, SaaS, technology, or other multinational corporate experience preferred
Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
Experience with CCH Axcess / ProSystem fx Tax, Sage Intacct, or similar tax and ERP platforms is a plus
Experience using AI, automation, analytics, or emerging technology within tax or finance is highly valued
Business-minded tax leader with strong technical depth and sound judgment
Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex tax matters into clear business implications and recommendations for senior executives
Strong people leadership and relationship-building skills across functions and geographies
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
High standards of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global software company with a growing, highly profitable business
Opportunity to work with AI, automation, analytics, and emerging technology
Leadership visibility and direct reporting to the CFO
Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of four tax professionals
Collaboration with global teams and Big Four firms and other tax advisors
Equal opportunity employer
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