Global VAT Planning Associate Director

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VAT and US Sales and Use tax Planning Specialist managing global indirect tax planning for Pratt & Whitney. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to comply with regulations and optimize tax efficiency.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support global indirect tax planning initiatives to optimize global efficiency, mitigate risk and compliance with regulations.
Evaluate transactions, supply chains, and contracts to identify global indirect tax risks and opportunities.
Provide clear, practical global indirect tax guidance to stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
Support global indirect tax related aspects of business expansions, restructurings, and new product launches.
Develop and maintain global indirect tax strategies aligned with business objectives.
Monitor regulatory developments and recommend necessary planning actions.
Enhance indirect tax controls, processes, and documentation to strengthen governance.
Collaborate with external advisors for specialized jurisdictional guidance.
Cultivate strong relationship with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
Support indirect tax audits by preparing technical positions and managing discussions with tax authorities.
Up to 25% travel required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
Strong technical foundation in VAT/GST.
Self-directed leader with a strong analytical and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex tax concepts to non-tax customers.
Must reside and be able to work in the US without sponsorship or relocation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

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Hard Skills & Tools

VATGSTglobal indirect tax planningtax risk evaluationtax compliancetax strategy developmenttax documentationtax audit preparationanalytical skillscommunication skills

Soft Skills

leadershipself-directedrelationship buildingcollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder managementadaptabilitycritical thinkingnegotiationtranslating complex concepts