Serve as a Hands-on Expert on U.S. and International Tax Compliance in a Visible, High-Impact Role

If you combine significant ASC 740 tax accounting experience with a roll-up your sleeves mindset, strong technical, analytical and leadership skills, and demonstrated acumen and experience in both U.S. and international tax, the Global Director of Tax role with CTS Corporation offers you some compelling opportunities. You will:

• Make an impact by deeply learning our diverse business operations and translating that knowledge into business processes that ensure compliance and maintain overall tax effectiveness.
• Enjoy wide exposure and visibility as you work with the Finance and Accounting team, the C-suite, Board of Directors and other domestic and international stakeholders.  Quick question for you - click here
• Influence process improvements, including significant changes and optimization, both in the short term and within a multi-year plan.
• Showcase your skill and runway to take on additional responsibilities and advance in our growing global organization.
• Enjoy a communicative and upbeat culture. We maintain an open-door policy and wide communication at all levels, including Town Hall meetings and Company Round Tables with the CEO.
• Earn competitive compensation and bonus opportunity along with comprehensive benefits.

Relocation assistance may be available to an outstanding candidate.

We touch millions of lives globally every day. CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across many industries. We are at the forefront of innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Global Director of Tax opportunity, you will have:

• BS in Accounting required; MBA and/or MS in Taxation or Law preferred
• Certification as a CPA required  Quick question for you - click here
• Minimum of 10 years of Corporate and/or Public Accounting Tax experience  Quick question for you - click here
• 5 years of leadership/supervisory experience
• Significant ASC 740 tax accounting and international tax experience
• International Tax planning experience with proven ability to lead projects and work cross-functionally within an organization
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to travel on occasion (10-20% or less) primarily to visit sites and gain a deeper understanding of the business

In addition, success will require the following core competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Professionalism; the ability to effectively interface up and down the organization
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong learning acumen with the drive to remain current with the constantly changing tax requirements for international companies
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
• Outstanding organization and time management skills; ability to handle detailed work in a fast-paced environment
• Schedule flexibility to meet demands, particularly at quarter and year-end, and to interact with colleagues in different time zones

Reporting to the CFO, as Global Director of Tax, you will be responsible for managing tax accounting, reporting and compliance, and for developing and implementing tax planning strategies. This role includes completing all tax returns and ensuring compliance with relevant IRS regulations, preparing financial accruals and projections (GAAP and regulatory), leading the interaction with external auditors for quarterly and yearly audits, leading the interaction with relevant tax authorities for any tax audits, and developing process improvements with oversight of Tax Policies and the related SOX compliant internal controls. 

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on compliance, provisioning and planning / special projects, and supervising two tax managers. Your team is solid, but you will coach and further develop their skills while also handling responsibilities in the following areas:

• Strategic Tax Planning
  • Developing and implementing strategic tax planning ideas to minimize the corporation's overall tax expense.
  • U.S. taxation, international tax, and state/local tax planning. CTS has significant international operations as a global company, and international tax planning is a key aspect of the role.
• Tax Compliance
  • ​Overseeing the completion of all required tax returns, in a timely manner, to minimize the company's overall tax liabilities under the applicable laws.
  • Providing oversight for sales and use tax, property tax filings which are handled internally by CTS.
• Tax Audits
  • ​Coordinating tax audits by federal, international, and state/local tax officials.
• Income Tax Accounting
  • ​Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of the Company’s income tax provision calculations, including effective tax rate, current and deferred taxes, related footnotes, on an annual and quarterly basis, and in accordance with US GAAP and SEC standards.
  • Oversight of SOX 404 compliance requirements for all tax function controls and documentation requirements.
  • Leading the interaction with external auditors in the completion of their quarterly and yearly procedures.
• Mergers and Acquisition
  • ​Assisting the M&A team in financial due diligence related to taxes, and post-acquisition integration compliance and support.
  • Playing a critical role in the decisions related to acquisition structuring to optimize the tax position of the company.
• Transfer Pricing
  • ​Managing global transfer pricing to ensure the allocation of profits is appropriate.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.
 

Subject Matter Expert Impact
This is an extremely important role and you will be our tax SME. You will enjoy a significant amount of latitude to make an impact from the tax and cultural perspectives.

Balance and Flexibility
While this is a busy role with demands the ebb and flow, particularly during quarter- and year-end, you'll still enjoy a good work/life balance. You'll also enjoy a degree of flexibility. As long as you are meeting your objectives, the CFO allows some scheduling leeway and anticipates a mix of in-office and remote hours. Of course, as you are learning our business and your role, you'll be in the office daily. We return to in-office operations on June 1.

Great Environment
You will join a team that includes dedicated, smart, talented and mutually supportive professionals. The team is fairly lean and the pace is fast, but we believe in strong communication and are all dedicated to meeting our goals and objectives.

Growth Oriented
Company-wide, there is a tremendous effort being spent to drive growth. That means adding key resources and providing room for strong performers to make a name for themselves. Growth = opportunity to take on even greater responsibilities and advance.

Excellent compensation
In addition to a competitive salary and bonus potential, we offer a slate of benefits including medical, dental, vision and other insurances; a 401(k) plan; flexible spending accounts; and more.

Those leaders who thrive in our organization are team players who are friendly and approachable, but who are also self-driven to deliver their best work daily and inspire the best work from their staff. They are skilled, but also curious, natural learners who are compelled to increase their knowledge and continually add value through their contributions. 

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just want their next job but wants to build a career with CTS...someone who comes in every day thinking about what s/he can do to help the company succeed, and who is always focused on compliance and risk mitigation. 

In addition, to be an outstanding Global Director of Tax, you will:

• Be driven to learn and understand the business and its functions to fully grasp the tax implications.
• Serve as an SME and confident leader to earn credibility and the trust of the team.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, particularly in the area of optimizing the tax structure for the company.
• Pivot, as needed, moving from what you know well to finding out and learning what you do not know.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders on and off the team, including with the Board and C-suite.
• Be deadline-driven and goal-oriented.  
• Remain positive and upbeat throughout your interactions.