Director of International Tax Strategy

The Director of International Tax Strategy is responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving FORTÉ's global tax strategy in support of rapid international growth within a very low tax risk‐tolerance environment. This role serves as the company's first in‐house international tax leader, providing strategic oversight across income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricing while ensuring audit‐defensible positions, strong governance, and protection of the Company's ESOP structure. Serving as the primary international tax advisor to the CFO and executive leadership, the role initially operates as a hands‐on strategic leader with strong influence across Finance, Legal, M&A, and Operations, and will assume increased decision ownership as global tax frameworks mature.What You Will Be Doing:1. Global Tax Strategy, Governance, and Risk ManagementOwn international tax compliance governance, including income tax, withholding tax, and indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions, leveraging external advisors as appropriateEstablish compliance frameworks, filing calendars, review standards, and controls to ensure timely accurate, and audit defensible filings worldwideProactively identify and mitigate tax risks related to global expansion, restructuring, and intercompany activityProvide executive‐level visibility into material tax risks, exposures, and mitigation strategiesProtect the Company's ESOP structure through conservative, audit‐defensible tax positions2. Indirect Tax Leadership (U.S. and International)Provide direct leadership and oversight of the U.S. Sales Tax team, ensuring scalable processes, strong internal controls, and audit readinessEnsure the Sales Tax Manager retains ownership of day‐to‐day U.S. sales tax audits, with strategic oversight and escalation support provided by this roleExtend indirect tax governance globally, including VAT/GST exposure, invoicing models, registration risk, and permanent establishment considerations3. Transfer Pricing Strategy and ImplementationDesign, implement, and govern a global transfer pricing framework aligned with business operations and OECD principlesLead transfer pricing strategy across priority corridors, including EU/UK/Nordics and anticipated future acquisition intercompany activityCoordinate benchmarking studies, documentation, and local filings through external advisorsPartner with Finance and Operations to operationalize transfer pricing through intercompany billing, markup policies, service catalogs, and legal agreements4. International Acquisitions and Strategic Growth SupportSupport international M&A activity in partnership with the Director of M&A and International FinanceProvide tax structuring input, risk identification, and post‐acquisition integration guidanceDevelop repeatable tax integration playbooks to support future acquisitions and global expansionEnable rapid growth while prioritizing risk mitigation and governance5. External Advisor and Stakeholder ManagementManage relationships with external tax advisors across multiple jurisdictionsCoordinate international tax audits, inquiries, and examinations through local advisorsServe as the primary internal tax subject‐matter expert for international tax mattersEducate finance, operational leaders, and executive leadership on tax developments, risks, and implicationsWhat You Bring to Assure Success:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or a related field requiredCPA, JD, LL.M. (Tax), or equivalent professional credential preferred10-15+ years of progressive tax experience with significant international exposureDemonstrated expertise in international corporate income tax, indirect tax, and transfer pricingClear understanding of and experience with legal entity formation, nexus, and permanent establishment rules and regulationsExperience supporting international acquisitions and post‐deal integrationExperience operating in a low tax risk‐tolerance environment with strong governance expectationsCombination of Big 4 public accounting experience and in‐house global industry experience preferredStrong understanding of OECD transfer pricing principles, BEPS initiatives, and global tax reform trendsAbility to operate independently in a first‐in‐role environmentStrong communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax issues into practical, business‐focused guidanceAbility to influence senior leaders and cross‐functional stakeholders prior to formal decision authority