- Location
- Pennsylvania - Collegeville, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
The Senior Director of Tax Operations is responsible for leading the organization's global tax operations, compliance, reporting, and process optimization functions. This role provides strategic leadership over direct and indirect tax activities, ensuring compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations while driving operational excellence, automation, and scalability. The Senior Director will lead the Company’s tax function, working closely with the VP, Controller, to manage tax risks, implement tax strategy, and advise on tax issues for proposed or recent acquisitions. The Senior Director partners closely with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, HR, Operations and external advisors to support business objectives, manage tax risk, and optimize tax processes across the enterprise.
Essential Functions:
Tax Operations Leadership
Lead and oversee all tax operations activities, including direct tax, indirect tax, property tax, and other applicable tax functions.
Develop and execute the tax operations strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Establish and maintain effective tax governance, controls, and risk management frameworks.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on tax matters.
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of federal, state, local, and international tax returns.
Oversee quarterly and annual tax provision processes in accordance with applicable accounting standards (ASC 740, IFRS, or local GAAP requirements).
Manage tax audits, inquiries, and examinations by tax authorities.
Oversee execution and compliance with indirect taxes, including Sales & Use tax, VAT, etc.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess operational impacts.
Process Improvement & Technology
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of tax processes.
Lead tax technology strategy, including implementation and optimization of tax software, ERP integrations, and automation tools.
Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting dashboards for tax operations.
Champion digital transformation and data analytics initiatives within the tax function.
Risk Management & Controls
Ensure compliance with internal control requirements, as well as other regulatory frameworks.
Identify, assess, and mitigate tax operational risks.
Maintain documentation of tax processes, controls, and procedures.
Collaborate with Internal Audit and external auditors to support reviews and testing activities.
Business Partnership
Partner with Accounting, Legal, Treasury, HR, Operations, and business leaders to support transactions and operational initiatives.
Provide tax operational guidance on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and new business initiatives.
Support strategic planning efforts through tax analysis and operational insights.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax operations team.
Establish clear performance expectations and development plans.
Manage staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation for the tax operations function.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Compliance and Ethics:
Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies
Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field.
CPA, MST, JD, or equivalent professional qualification.
15+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.
Deep knowledge of corporate tax compliance, tax accounting, and tax operations.
Expert in ASC 740 tax provision processes.
Strong understanding of tax technology platforms and ERP systems.
Proven experience managing large-scale tax operations and cross-functional initiatives.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred
Master's degree in Taxation
Experience in a multinational or publicly traded company.
Experience leading tax transformation, automation, or shared services initiatives.
Familiarity with global tax regulations and international tax reporting requirements.
Key Competencies:
Strategic Leadership
Tax Technical Expertise
Operational Excellence
Process Improvement & Automation
Risk Management
Financial Acumen
Change Management
Data Analytics
Executive Presence
Team Development
Success Measures:
Timely and accurate tax filings and reporting.
Strong tax control environment with minimal compliance risk.
Successful implementation of tax process improvements and automation initiatives.
Effective management of audits and regulatory examinations.
Achievement of tax operations efficiency and cost-reduction goals.
High-performing, engaged, and developed tax operations team.
Travel: Up to 10% as required
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
