International Tax Director

Position: International Tax Director

At Nexteer, our strength lies in the diversity of our team—each member contributing unique backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations. We believe this diversity fuels our innovation, broadens our perspectives, and propels our collective growth.

For over a century, we’ve been innovators in the automotive industry.  Our vision is clear - we are a global leading motion control technology company accelerating mobility to be safe, green and exciting. Our unwavering commitment to Quality, Collaboration, Integrity, and Accountability guides us as we solve motion control challenges for over 60 global customers. If you’re ready to join a dynamic team that drives change and makes a difference, Nexteer welcomes you! 

About the role

This position will report to the Chief Tax Officer and is responsible for directing the Company’s strategic tax planning, local income tax matters in the non-US locations, and accounting for income taxes.  The position is also responsible for assisting with audit defense and advising the Company as to the tax consequences of merger and acquisition transactions.  The position will work with Company Finance and business functions, including Management personnel, as well as external service providers, in carrying out the responsibilities.  The International Tax Director will be a leader of the Corporate Income Tax group and will be an integral part of the Corporate Finance Department. This position will also work to develop and implement the Company’s long-term tax planning strategies. 

This position is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. 

Some travel expected based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

As the International Tax Director, you will be responsible to:

• Provide oversight for local income tax matters, including identifying and implementing tax planning and optimization opportunities.  Oversight of the income tax returns for the Company’s international subsidiaries, including coordination with local tax personnel and third-party providers.
• BEPS/country-by-country (Including Pillar Two) reporting requirements, in concert with the Company’s parent company, as well as developing and executing in respect to transfer pricing matters
• Support accounting for income taxes for the international subsidiaries. Liaison with operating management on tax issues and accounting staff on tax accounting issues.  Work with internal team to ensure accuracy of tax forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning strategies.  Ensure preparation and maintenance of documentation for tax department provision-related processes and periodically test adherence to the policies.
• Oversee the U.S. foreign tax credit through planning and serving as a subject matter expert.
• Direct U.S. transfer pricing and provide oversight for transfer pricing outside the U.S.
• Maintain a focus on tax planning strategies across the business.
• Collaborate with external auditors and external service providers on tax matters. Assist with tax audit defense.
• Work collaboratively with team as a leader on the Staff; maintain culture of compliance and ethical behavior; meet committed deadlines; provide advance issue identification and resolution; and be an effective business partner.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years experience in international tax, including transfer pricing required; public accounting experience preferred. 
• Must have a demonstrated hands-on approach and success in working in a team-based environment; excellent written and verbal communication skills; high attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment; executive presence, with the ability to establish credibility and gain the confidence and respect of management; highest degree of integrity and ethics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software suite, especially Excel.
• Management and process improvement ability.
• Income tax compliance background, with experience in research and planning.  Advanced quantitative ability.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred).

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Do not apply for this role if you will need immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Nexteer as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Nexteer is an Equal Opportunity Employer Disabled/Minorities/Veterans/Women

Nexteer is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employees to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Accessibility for Applicants with Disabilities: If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please email careers@nexteer.com. Please provide your contact information and details about the posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

About Nexteer

Nexteer Automotive is a global leader in advanced steering and motion control systems, enabling intuitive, safe, and comfortable mobility for drivers around the world. Our innovative product portfolio includes Electric Power Steering (EPS), Steer-by-Wire™, Driveline, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technologies that support electrification, software-defined vehicles, and autonomous driving.

With approximately 13,000 employees and operations in more than 20 manufacturing plants and multiple technical centers globally, Nexteer partners with nearly every major global and regional automotive manufacturer.

Employment Agencies 

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Nexteer Automotive or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed Nexteer Automotive Agency Agreement on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered Nexteer Automotive property and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired. 

Please note, agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by a member of Nexteer’s Human Resources team.  No other Nexteer employee is authorized to bind Nexteer to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an agency.