Full Job Description
ROSEN is looking for a Head of Tax, Americas that will be based in either Houston, TX or Calgary, AB. This position reports directly to the Corporate Director M& and International Tax and will be a part of the Corporate Finance team.
What role you will play in our team
The Head of Tax Americas acts as the regional extension and local support of the headquarter team for the Americas region. The role is responsible for executing and supporting the Group tax strategy at a local level, ensuring consistency, compliance, and effective risk management across all jurisdictions in scope.
The position provides on-the-ground expertise to support corporate decision-making, while contributing tax insights to regional finance leadership in close coordination with the Regional CFO Americas.
What will I be doing?
Liaison for and representation of Group Finance and Tax Headquarter
Act as the primary local point of contact for tax in the Americas region.
Execute and support the implementation of Group tax strategy, policies, and governance frameworks at regional and country levels.
Provide timely, structured analysis and recommendations to Group Finance and Tax Headquarter on local tax matters, risks, and opportunities.
Ensure effective escalation, documentation, and follow-up on material tax issues affecting the region.
Regional Tax Operations and Compliance
Coordinate and oversee international and state and local tax compliance activities across the Americas region, in line with Group Finance and Tax Headquarter standards and timelines.
Manage relationships with Regional CFO Americas, local finance teams and external advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings.
Monitor local tax law developments and assess impacts for Group Finance and Tax Headquarter review and decision-making.
Tax Risk Management and Controversy
Identify and assess tax risks across the region and support Group Finance and Tax Headquarter in defining appropriate mitigation strategies.
Lead local tax audits and controversies, keeping Group Finance and Tax Headquarter fully informed of progress, exposure, and resolution strategies.
Support tax risk reporting, provisioning, and communication in coordination with Group Finance and Tax Headquarter.
International Tax and Transfer Pricing Support
Support the design and application of Group transfer pricing policies across the Americas.
Coordinate local documentation and audit defense in line with headquarter guidance.
Provide local input on cross-border transactions, restructurings, and intercompany arrangements.
Tax and Finance Interface
Work closely with the Regional CFO Americas to ensure tax impacts are accurately reflected in effective tax rate, cash taxes, and tax-related provisions, in line with headquarter guidance.
Support financial planning and major business decisions by providing tax analysis and explaining tax drivers.
Contribute tax input to budgeting, forecasting, and investment discussions.
Tax and Business Interface
Act as a local tax business partner to regional operations and commercial teams.
Support M&A, expansion, and strategic projects from a tax perspective.
Participate in cross-functional initiatives where tax input is required by Group Finance and Tax Headquarter.
What are we looking for?
Education
CPA or Tax professional qualification
Experience
10+ years of experience in corporate tax, with strong exposure to international tax (including US and Canada), tax risk management and tax governance in multi-jurisdictional environments.
Familiarity with US international tax concepts such as Foreign-Derived Intangible Income (FDII) and Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income calculations as well as interest limitation rules under IRC Section 163(j).
Familiarity with US State and Local Taxes (SALT)
Proven experience acting as a local relay and trusted advisor to headquarter teams.
Strong exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow considerations, enabling effective dialogue with CFO-level stakeholders.
Solid understanding of financial statements and tax accounting, including IFRS, sufficient to translate tax matters into financial and business implications.
Technical financial industry certification is an asset
Additional Qualifications or Skills
Our Offer
In addition to competitive pay, you are also eligible for most of the following benefits from Day One:
Medical - 2 PPO plans & 1 High Deductible (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental - Covered at 100% for employee & dependents
Vision - Covered at 100% for employee & dependents
401K with a 5% matching employer contribution and full vesting from day one
Company paid basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Access to Employee Empowerment Groups
Maternity & Parental Leave
Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
32 hours paid Volunteer Time Off
Hybrid working environment for certain positions
Annual merit & career advancement increases
Leadership growth & professional development opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement