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Senior Director - International Tax

Work Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment  

This position reports to the Vice President, Global Taxes and is responsible for leading all matters associated with Elanco’s international tax strategy, including US International tax planning. The position will lead a cross-functional team that manages US international tax planning, global transfer pricing, non-US indirect taxes, non-US compliance and planning, and corporate development. This person will serve as a trusted business advisor, partnering with both internal and external stakeholders to optimize the Company’s tax results while adhering to all applicable laws and regulations.

Key objectives and deliverables:
 

• Lead the development and execution of the Company’s global tax strategy including transfer pricing. Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize the Company’s tax positions.




• Oversee tax technical analysis and modelling driven by changes in Elanco’s business as well as changes to applicable tax laws (i.e. Pillar 2, etc.).




• Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders in Corporate Development, Finance, Manufacturing, and Global R&D to support business initiatives, including the efficient deployment of cash globally. 




• Build relationships with non-US finance teams to evaluate local/regional tax planning opportunities. Engage with external advisors, as appropriate, to drive innovative solutions to business initiatives.




• Support Corporate Development and business teams on the global tax matters. Provide tax technical guidance on structuring, due diligence, contract review, modelling, and execution of transactions. 




• Lead a global team, including mentoring, training, and development of tax technical and leadership skills. Identify and recommend changes to improve team effectiveness and efficiency.




• Support global compliance obligations which includes maintaining an effective partnership with the tax reporting team. This position will help ensure the Company’s tax transactions are appropriately documented and communicated and assist in certain ASC740 functions, including the evaluation of uncertain tax positions, the assessment of the realizability of tax attributes and the status of global tax audits.




• Be a champion for a strong control environment, including adherence to all applicable SOX requirements.

Basic requirements:
 

• Prior supervisory and leadership experience




• Minimum of 15 years international tax experience




• General knowledge of tax accounting under ASC 740




• Demonstrated strong tax planning and research skills




• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects




• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentations skills




• Tax experience at a complex public multinational corporation




• A history of successfully interfacing with corporate leadership and external auditors

Education requirements:
 

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting) and/or J.D./LL.M (taxation)

Other information:
 

• Will require travel within and outside the United States




• Will require teleconference before and after normal working hours.

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• Multiple relocation packages 




• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO) 




• 8-week parental leave 




• 9 Employee Resource Groups 




• Annual bonus offering 




• Flexible work arrangements 




• Up to 6% 401K matching 

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status