Syniverse is the world's most connected company. Whether we're developing the technology that enables intelligent cars to safely react to traffic changes or freeing travelers to explore by keeping their devices online wherever they go, we believe in leading the world forward. Which is why we work with some of the world's most recognized brands. Eight of the top 10 banks. Four of the top 5 global technology companies. Over 900 communications providers. And how we're able to provide our incredible talent with an innovative culture and great benefits. Who We're Looking For As International Tax Director, you will lead a globally distributed team, optimizing Syniverse's global tax positions, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic initiatives through hands-on execution and cross-functional collaboration. • Some of What You'll Do Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Tax Leadership • Track U.S. and international tax law developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities for the company. • Lead complex cross-functional projects, partnering with external consultants and teams across Finance, Legal, HR, and other business units. • Develop and implement tax strategies that are aligned with and support business initiatives, including restructuring, business realignment, and transaction readiness. • Provide technical analysis and recommendations for organizational actions such as entity structure changes, capital management, and intercompany transaction optimization. • Collaborate regularly with Treasury and Finance to develop and execute cross-border cash flow strategies, manage intercompany settlements, and oversee ongoing repatriation activities. • Champion process automation and data analytics to enhance efficiency and transparency. • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for tax implications and requirements throughout the organization. Global Compliance & Reporting • Own the calculation, documentation, and ongoing review of global transfer pricing policies, ensuring alignment with business operations and evolving regulations. • Oversee all aspects of international tax compliance, including U.S. calculations (Subpart F, GILTI, BEAT, FDII, 163(j), 987, FTC), and coordination of foreign compliance with external advisors. • Ensure accurate documentation of earnings and profits pools, tax pools, PTEP, U.S. tax basis, and required elections/disclosures for foreign subsidiaries. • Lead all aspects of BEPS compliance, including Country-by-Country Reporting and Pillar II GloBE minimum tax, proactively addressing risks and implementing required changes. • Lead quarterly and year-end income tax accounting for non-U.S. operations, ensuring alignment with IFRS, US GAAP, and local standards. • Serve as the primary contact for global tax audits and controversy management, coordinating with external advisors to defend positions and resolve disputes. Leadership & Execution • Provide clear direction and guidance to a geographically dispersed team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning. • Demonstrate strong project management, analytical, and forensic accounting skills to ensure rigorous execution and clear audit trails. • Communicate complex tax concepts in accessible terms for non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership. • Manage the selection and management of external tax advisors and vendors to maximize value, control costs, and ensure high-quality service delivery. • Uphold high standards of ethics, internal control, and regulatory compliance. Requirements. Job Requirements: • Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with OneSource Tax Provision, data analytics tools, and SAP preferred. • Minimum 10 years' progressive international tax experience in a multinational tax department, Big Four/professional services, or law firm; CPA and/or master's in taxation strongly preferred. This role calls for a strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves-translating complex theoretical concepts into practical calculations and actionable solutions for Syniverse's global tax function. • Why You Should Join Us Join us as we write a new chapter, guided by world-class leadership. Come be a part of an exciting and growing organization where we offer a competitive total compensation, flexible/remote work and with a leadership team committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and transparent organizational culture. At Syniverse connectedness is at the core of our business. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion among our employees is crucial to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people who want to help us connect the world. Know someone at Syniverse? Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Apply tot his job