Corporate Tax Director (Global)

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Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

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Job Description

Job Title : Director, Corporate Finance (Global Tax)

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports To : Vice President, Finance

Summary

The Director of Global Tax will lead Summit Polymers’ worldwide tax function across all jurisdictions in which the company operates, including the US, Mexico, Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong. This role is responsible for overseeing tax strategy, compliance, reporting, audits, risk management, and corporate governance. This role is critical in managing the tax complexities of a growth-oriented, tier-one automotive supplier with global operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

Under general supervision, responsible for the following major tasks :

Global Tax Strategy & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with tax laws for all jurisdictions in which we operate, including corporate income tax, property tax, and indirect taxes (e.g., VAT, sales tax)
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax documents and related disclosures globally, including annual income tax returns, sales / use / VAT taxes, property taxes, and other applicable taxes
• Develop and implement global tax policies and procedures that support business goals while maintaining compliance
• Identify and implement global and regional tax planning opportunities to optimize the company’s effective tax rate
• Monitor changes in global and local tax laws and assess their impact on the business
• Investigate tax incentives available during periods of growth / investment with the support of human resources and business / economic development
• Coordinate the collection of all foreign documentation in support of U.S. federal income tax returns including but not limited to foreign income tax returns, tax payments, intercompany transactions, etc., prepared locally by internal tax or finance personnel
• Calculate annual taxable inclusion under Subpart F of the IRC including GILTI
• Manage the Company’s foreign tax credit positions worldwide and conduct planning for optimization of credits in each applicable jurisdiction
• Oversee global tax provision (ASC 740), reporting and footnote disclosures for financial statements, collaborating closely with external auditors

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Transactions

Tax Planning & Advisory

Tax Audits & Risk Mitigation

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Operational Efficiency & Improvement

Corporate Governance Support

Education And Experience

Skills And Abilities

Travel Requirements

This position typically does require up to 20% travel including the company’s locations in Mexico, China, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.

Rev. 8 / 14 / 2025

Seniority level : Director

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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