Head of Tax North America / Director of Tax

* About Us:

How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements.

ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change.

We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology.

We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

What's the role?

Direct responsibility for heading US tax department.

Identify, research and resolve federal, state and local tax issues to minimize liability to the company.

Responsible for determining corporate tax policy.

Review tax returns and related reports to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local statutes and regulations by properly interpreting tax laws and regulations.

Participate with company management in planning corporate activities in all phases of operation to minimize tax costs.

Organize and supervise tax research, tax compliance activities and tax risk management.

Responsible for all federal, state income and franchise tax, and sales tax audits.

Close collaboration with ZEISS group's internal and external stakeholders, i.

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central departments, business segments, external tax advisors, tax authorities and auditors.


* Sound Interesting?

Here's what you'll do:
+ Oversee the company's tax compliance process including both direct and indirect taxes to ensure complying with the federal, state, and local laws.

+ Work hand in hand with the team for year-end closing to ensure tax expense is correctly reported on the financial statements and tax footnotes packages are submitted on time.
+ Develop and lead US tax strategy, assessing the tax impact of strategic initiatives, and driving tax decision-making that improves shareholder value
+ Design and implement a tax strategy that meets the organization's business objectives.
+ Collaborate with Group Tax, accounting, payroll, and HR departments on tax matters.
+ Provide active support/advising leadership in strategic decision-making, due diligence, mergers/acquisitions, restructuring, etc.

to ensure NA business planning accounts for relevant tax considerations.
+ Review proposed transactions in their formative stages and advise or propose changes to achieve the best tax results.
+ Recommend adoption of and changes to tax policy of the company
+ Coordinate matters with outside tax counsel when appropriate to achieve maximum tax benefits on proposed transactions or complex tax issues.
+ Present and advise the ma...