Director, Income Tax U.S

Job description

Ahold Delhaize Group is one of the world's largest food retail groups and a leader in both supermarkets and e-Commerce. Its family of great, local brands serves more than 50 million customers each week in Europe, the United States and Indonesia. Together, these brands employ more than 420,000 associates in more than 7,000 grocery and specialty stores. Our Ahold Delhaize Group is based in Zaandam in the Netherlands, but Ahold Delhaize Group associates also work in all the countries we serve. This team supports all our great local brands in finance, HR, IT, legal, communications, sustainable retailing, and other key functions.

Primary Purpose

Lead a core segment of the U.S. income tax function, reporting to the Senior Director of Income Tax, with responsibility for compliance, tax provision, planning, and audit activities. This role directs and develops a team of tax professionals while ensuring accurate tax reporting, strong governance, and alignment with evolving regulations. The Director provides strategic tax leadership to support business initiatives, optimize tax outcomes, and mitigate risk across a complex, multinational environment. This position also drives continuous improvement in tax processes and systems and performs other duties as requested by the Senior Director of Tax and/or U.S. VP of Tax.

Our flexible/hybird work schedule includes 3 in person days and 2 remote days. Our office location is Salisbury, NC.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Reporting

Oversee preparation and filing of U.S. federal, state, and local income tax returns, including estimates and extensions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Direct foreign-related filings (e.g., Forms 1042, 1120-F, FinCEN) and ensure proper reporting of international tax matters

Interpret and apply evolving tax legislation and assess impacts to compliance and financial reporting

Lead complex technical analysis on federal and state income tax matters

Manage federal and state tax audits, including strategy, documentation, and issue resolution

Support the quarterly and annual income tax provision

Evaluate and document uncertain tax positions and related disclosures

Support ensuring the integrity of tax-related financial reporting, including tax basis balance sheets and earnings & profits (E\'P)

Maintain strong internal controls over income tax processes and reporting

Identify and drive tax planning strategies to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk

Shape and execute long-term tax strategy aligned with enterprise objectives

Analyze transfer pricing arrangements and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives

Business & Strategic Advisory

Partner with finance, legal, and other internal business leaders to provide tax guidance on strategic initiatives and operational decisions

Support legal entity restructuring and organizational changes to ensure tax-efficient structures

Provide tax leadership on enterprise initiatives impacting U.S. and international operations

M&A and Investments

Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and investment activities, including due diligence and structuring

Evaluate tax implications of transactions and provide actionable recommendations

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing direction, coaching, and performance management

Set direction, establish priorities, and ensure execution of key income tax activities through effective delegation and review

Build team capability and support succession planning within the income tax function

Collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Income Tax to align priorities, resources, and strategic objectives

Oversee external service providers and ensure effective partnership and delivery

Accountable for the performance, quality, and timely delivery of the income tax function's outputs

Stakeholder & External Relationships

Partner with internal stakeholders across finance, legal, and business functions

Manage relationships with external advisors and collaborate with U.S., European, and local tax authorities

Provide insights, reporting, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to inform decision-making

Support government relations efforts related to tax policy and legislation

Process Improvement & Technology

Drive continuous improvement in tax processes, automation, and data quality

Partner with finance and IT to enhance tax systems, tools, and ERP integrations

Promote standardization and scalability across the income tax function

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, or related field required

8+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, including compliance, provision (ASC 740), planning, and audit leadership

Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state tax

Experience in multinational or matrixed environments

Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills

Strong team player with a proven track record of managing their way around a large organization and supporting internal/external stakeholders

Proven track record of managing and leading a tax team within a large organization

Preferred Qualification

CPA, JD, or Master's in Taxation

Big 4 and/or large multinational corporate tax experience

Experience with tax technology (e.g., OneSource, Corptax) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

Experience with transfer pricing, restructuring, and M&A

Experience leading process improvement and automation initiatives

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Worksite address

salisbury, NC, 28147, US

Who can apply

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