Group Director of International Tax

What You'll Do

• 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.
• The annual salary range for California is $189,000 to $351,000.
• You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure.
• Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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