Job Description

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Director, International Tax is responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects within the International Tax function at STERIS, including accounting for income taxes, compliance, U.S. and Non-U.S. controversy, tax planning, and other special projects.

This position interacts throughout the Company internally, and with auditors, tax advisors, outside counsel, government agencies, consultants, and financial and industry executives externally.

*This position is located in Mentor, Ohio with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule. 

What You'll do as a Director, International Tax

• Oversee the review of non-US quarterly and annual income tax provision calculations
• Oversee the review of account reconciliations for Non-US locations, including: Deferred Tax account reconciliations, current Income Tax account reconciliations, non-income Tax account reconciliations
• Oversee the review of supporting documentation for international provisions of US federal income tax compliance, including Forms 926, 1118, 5471, 5472, 8858, 8865, 8990, 8991, 8992, 8993 and other associated tax return disclosures
• Assist with support of U.S. international and non-U.S. tax return positions upon audit and/or other controversy measures, including direct communication with Tax Authorities
• Responsible for the documentation and support of tax policies and procedures to comply with Sarbanes Oxley 
• Monitor current events and developments regarding tax regulation and policies and deliver communications to and training of finance and non-finance functions on the implications of such changes in international tax policy and compliance requirements, as appropriate.
• Provide leadership, direction and establish ongoing goals and priorities for staff.  Ensure talent and performance management practices are in place to foster an engaged, productive team.
• Support the Senior Director in business development through minimization of tax on cross border acquisitions and/or dispositions 
• Assist the Senior Director with planning for tax efficient repatriation of foreign cash, and other tax planning opportunities 
• Review documentation prepared for special projects or tax planning opportunities
• Perform tax research and assist with tax planning, including memo preparation and presentation of proposals to senior management
• Liaise with department Tax Leaders on day-to-day issues related to worldwide tax matters.
• Assist with ongoing entity rationalization efforts to streamline the STERIS group structure and cut entity governance costs.
• Assist with other tasks related to Non-U.S. activities, as needed
• Use lean philosophies and methodologies for process improvement.
• Lead the continuous improvement initiatives within own function and processes, including standard work and the root-cause-countermeasure process in support of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in Kaizen events when appropriate and supports the action plans that result from Kaizen events with relevance to International tax function.
• Measure outcomes of implemented solutions.
• Lead change ensuring the key elements of change management are addressed in projects whether related to tax department processes, acquisition integration, or process improvement
• Working with the Financial Services senior leadership team, lead and/or support ad hoc projects or work on department improvement efforts as assigned.

The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed

Required: 

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 12+ years experience within corporate tax.
• 7 years specialized in international tax matters required.
• 4 years of direct management experience.

Preferred: 

• Professional certification: CPA or CMA

Other:     

• Candidate should possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical skills – must be able to compile and analyze information. 
• Proven attention to detail.
• Self-starter, self-confident and self-motivated, as well as possess the ability to act and operate independently.
• Excellent time management skills are required.
• Additional hours are typically necessary during peak compliance and reporting periods.
  

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being and financial future.

Here is a brief overview of what we offer: 

Market Competitive Pay
Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added Holidays
Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
Long/Short Term Disability Coverage
401(k) with a company match
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career

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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention.  WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047 . This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law.  We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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