Group Director of International Tax

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Group Director, International Tax

Position Summary

The Group Director, International Tax is a senior leadership role reporting to the Head of Tax and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of international tax planning, compliance, and examination management across Asia Pacific, Japan, and the Non-U.S. Americas partnering closely with experienced tax directors, regional finance, legal, and business teams to manage tax risk and support strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Planning & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of international tax planning strategies across assigned regions, including structuring cross-border transactions, intercompany arrangements, and integration of acquired businesses.
• Identify and evaluate tax optimization opportunities while ensuring alignment with the company’s overall business strategy and risk appetite.
• Develop strong relationships with attorneys, tax advisors and corporate finance members in your assigned geographic areas.
• Advise senior leadership, corporate finance teams and business units on the tax implications of business initiatives, M&A activity, and corporate restructurings in the relevant jurisdictions.
• Monitor and assess the impact of legislative and regulatory changes across APAC, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico, and recommend proactive responses.
• Work with revenue accounting and order management teams to ensure product orders are consistent with the overall Cadence tax structure.

Tax Examinations & Controversy

• Manage all tax audits and examinations across the assigned regions, including coordination with the local finance teams, tax advisors, preparation of responses, and negotiations with tax authorities.
• Develop and implement audit defense strategies; oversee preparation of documentation packages and position papers.
• Maintain relationships with tax advisors, external counsel and finance teams in relevant jurisdictions to facilitate efficient resolution of disputes.
• Track and report on tax exposures and developments to senior tax leadership and, where required, to the company’s finance and audit functions.
  

Transfer Pricing

• Oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation for intercompany transactions within the assigned regions, ensuring compliance with local regulations, U.S. and OECD guidelines.
• Collaborate with the broader transfer pricing team to coordinate global policies and manage audit risk.
• Evaluate and implement Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) with tax authorities across the covered regions, coordinating with competent authority teams to achieve favorable and durable outcomes.

Compliance Oversight

• Partner with regional tax compliance teams and external advisors to ensure timely and accurate filing of income tax returns and other required submissions across all covered jurisdictions.
• Review and approve tax provisions and disclosures for the assigned regions in connection with the company’s financial reporting obligations.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and develop international tax professionals, providing mentorship, clear direction, and opportunities for growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor to domestic and foreign finance directors, and business units building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Coordinate with Global Tax team members on areas of overlap, including NCTI, BEAT, Pillar Two, and other OECD/BEPS-related matters.

Qualifications

• J.D., LL.M. in Taxation, CPA, or equivalent professional qualification required, advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of international tax experience, with a strong emphasis on the APAC and Americas regions; Big 4 public accounting experience and/or in-house multinational experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in the tax regimes of one or more of the following: China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and Mexico.
• Significant experience managing tax audits and controversy in complex, multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Strong command of transfer pricing principles and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with OECD/BEPS developments, Pillar Two global minimum tax rules, and their application across the covered regions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex tax issues for non-tax audiences.
• Proven people leadership and team development capabilities.
• Willingness to work from the Corporate Headquarters in San Jose, CA.

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