Director, International Tax

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

The Director, International Tax will be a key player in our day-to-day tax function, working directly with the VP of Tax overseeing the company's global tax strategy, compliance, and reporting, specializing in cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, and minimizing worldwide tax burdens. The Director, International Tax will ensure compliance with foreign and domestic tax laws, manage Pillar Two regulations, and advise on M&A tax implications. Key duties include maintaining US international tax calculations (e.g., GILTI, Subpart F, FDDEI, Sec. 987), leading tax planning and M&A integration initiatives, and performing tax research to support the business.  As Globus continues to grow, there will be opportunities for additional responsibility as we are committed to providing an environment that promotes career growth and development.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute the company’s international tax strategy in alignment with overall business goals

• Lead cross-border tax planning initiatives, including entity structuring, supply chain optimization, IP planning, and financing strategies

• Analyze the tax impact of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and global expansion initiatives

• Monitor global tax developments (e.g., OECD initiatives, BEPS 2.0, Pillar Two) and assess impact on the organization

• Support foreign income tax filings as needed

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and review of international components of the consolidated tax provision under ASC 740 or IFRS

• Identify and mitigate international tax risks across jurisdictions

• Lead responses to foreign tax authority inquiries, audits, and examinations

• Collaborate with Legal, Treasury, Finance, and Corporate Development to support transactions and operational initiatives

• Implement best practices and leverage tax technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Key decision maker as part of the tax leadership team

• Owns US international calculations for planning, provision, and return support purposes

• Develops and implements tax efficient repatriation strategies

• Assists in devising tax government audit strategies

• Coordinates with colleagues in Finance and IT to streamline and improve processes

• Assists with special projects as requested by senior management

• Provides tax technical guidance to tax operating team including but not limited to US international tax

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies

• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role

• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field

• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, can do attitude

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex tax concepts in a clear and concise manner

• 10-15 years of multinational corporate income tax experience, either in public accounting or in-house corporate tax department, US domestic and international tax, M&A, tax accounting, and/or Transfer Pricing knowledge is required, worldwide and/or state & local tax knowledge is a plus

• Well organized, detail-oriented team player capable of working in a deadline-oriented environment

• Strong functional knowledge of MS Excel

• Strong communication skills

• CPA, JD or Masters in Tax a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.