The Role
Lead Align’s international tax function covering compliance, transfer pricing, US international tax provision, planning, controversy, M&A tax support, and process improvement. Partner cross-functionally to shape global tax strategy, manage audits, drive automation and AI initiatives, and optimize tax outcomes for global operations.
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Role summary
This position is ideal for senior-level tax professionals to join the Global Corporate Tax team as Director, International Tax, reporting to the Senior Director of Tax Operations. In this role, you will lead Align Technology’s international tax function including compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and controversy. Partnering with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, and Operations, you will provide strategic tax insights to support global business objectives and optimize tax outcomes. This role is critical in shaping Align Technology’s global tax strategy, managing tax risk, and supporting continued international growth as we advance an AI-first, data-driven tax function.
Role expectations
- Lead US international tax compliance and reporting processes.
- Manage global transfer pricing policies, documentation, and country-by-country reporting requirements.
- Oversee US international components of the US GAAP tax provision including Subpart F, NCTI, BEAT, FDII, foreign tax credits, and FIN 48 reserves.
- Partner cross-functionally to support tax-efficient structuring of business operations, expansion, and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess impact on business operations and tax strategy.
- Manage international tax audits in partnership with internal local accounting teams and external advisors to support controversy matters.
- Support M&A activities including IP/tax structuring considerations and operational integration.
- Drive process improvements and standardization across international tax processes to enhance efficiency and control environment.
- Support cash repatriation strategies, entity rationalization, and other global tax initiatives.
- Identify processes within the tax function that could benefit from AI or automation and lead initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Leverage data and digital tools to simplify complex tax analyses, enhance decision-making, and improve reporting quality.
- Promote an AI-first mindset by rethinking how work gets done, focusing on innovation, agility, and continuous improvement.
What we're looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MST preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years of international tax experience in a multinational environment; Big 4 and in-house experience preferred.
- In-Office Policy: 5 Days a week
- Skills: Strong technical expertise in US international tax and global tax regimes, with ability to model tax impacts of transactions.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders across functions and geographies.
- Teamwork: Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across global teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Mindset: Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to adopt new technologies and ways of working.
- Thinking: Ability to connect technology initiatives (including AI) to measurable business outcomes and improved processes.
Complementary skills
- Experience using AI tools, data analytics, or automation in finance or tax environments.
- Track record of simplifying complex processes using technology or data insights.
- Experience managing complex global tax structures and large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Strong project management and process improvement capabilities.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across global organizations.
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About
Your growth and well-being:At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process. Discover Align:We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being? Explore Align's culture here!Want to discover more about exocad and Cubicure? Click on their names for additional information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Minimum 12 years of international tax experience in a multinational environment.
- Strong technical expertise in US international tax and global tax regimes (Subpart F, NCTI, BEAT, FDII, foreign tax credits, FIN 48).
- Experience managing global transfer pricing policies, documentation, and country-by-country reporting.
- Ability to model tax impacts of transactions and support US GAAP tax provision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence across functions and geographies.
- Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively across global teams.
- Experience managing international tax audits and controversy matters.
- Experience supporting M&A activities including IP/tax structuring and integration.
- Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, standardization, and use of data/digital tools.
- Ability to identify and lead AI or automation initiatives within the tax function.
- CPA or MST.
- Big Four and in-house tax experience.
Align Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Align Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by Align Technology.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, life, and both short‑ and long‑term disability, along with AD&D and wellness resources. Select locations add region‑specific programs such as medical coverage and Multisport, reinforcing breadth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A corporate bonus plan outlines performance‑based rewards and eligibility, and compensation is described as competitive in commercial roles. Incentive structures in sales are portrayed as offering strong on‑target earnings potential.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs feature a 401(k) plan with company contribution mechanisms, profit sharing, and a defined contribution pension plan. These elements emphasize long‑term financial security alongside salary and bonus.
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What We Do
Twenty years ago, we pioneered the world's first clear aligners. Since then, we have continuously innovated with new products and technologies that are revolutionizing treatments for doctors and their patients. Invisalign clear aligners and the iTero Intraoral scanner help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, advanced dental options to their patients. Helping change millions of lives, one smile at a time. Discover your straight path to a bright future at Align. As a part of our smart, diverse and fast-moving global team, you'll make an impact for the market leader that's moving an industry forward. Want to find out what’s next for us—and for you?
