Associate Director - International Tax

Position Overview

The Associate Director, International Tax is a key role within Lilly’s tax team. The Associate Director fulfills important leadership responsibilities for the preparation and review of U.S. international income tax calculations and modeling for tax accounting, tax return, and planning purposes. The Associate Director provides comprehensive leadership on multifaceted and interesting projects including monitoring and analyzing U.S. and foreign regulatory environment, supporting audit controversy defense, and advising regarding international restructuring projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide a proficient and comprehensive understanding of U.S. international tax law including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, Subpart F and foreign tax credit regarding preparation and review of income tax provisions and tax return filings.
• Demonstrate solid project management and excellent communication skills while interfacing with senior management, external advisors, and team members on complex technical topics, initiatives, and special projects.
• Provide foresight and oversight of developing advanced models to evaluate tax implications of restructurings and transactions and evolving implications of global legislative and regulatory tax environment.
• Research complex tax issues and advise senior management of interpretation and application of tax laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal and external business partners worldwide on international tax matters.
• Collaborate with Tax Digital Transformation on process improvement initiatives and participate in training and pilots to build working familiarity with tax automation and AI‑enabled workflows.
• Demonstrate the ability to comprehensively integrate business and related tax considerations into tax planning, forecasting, and advising.
• Support tax controversy defense, including researching and drafting responses to IRS requests.
• Coordinate worldwide remittances in collaboration with Treasury and affiliate colleagues, develop a strategy for planning, managing, and overseeing dividend payments, and provide guidance on previously taxed earnings and profits.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, CPA certification or equivalent, or CPA eligible.
• Minimum of 6 years tax experience, including at least 4 years of U.S. international tax experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas.

Additional Preferences

• Experience using tax compliance systems, including OneSource.
• Proficiency with IT systems, including Power BI.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. International tax laws.
• Strong tax planning and research skills.
• Strong tax accounting knowledge, with an understanding of FIN 48 and deferred taxes.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent organizational and self‑management skills.
• Juris Doctorate or Masters of Tax.
• Knowledge of global transfer pricing and other tax laws.
• Strong leadership skills.

Additional Information

Travel: 5% as needed basis. Minimal travel. Overtime required at peak project times.

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $132,000 - $193,600. Full‑time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus.

Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program including 401(k) sponsorship, pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance, death benefits, time off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits.

Legal and EEO Statements

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities. Lilly is a proud EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.