International Accounting & Tax Compliance Director

Atlas HXM is the global workforce platform built on compliance. We help companies determine how to engage each member of their workforce and then execute with accountability built in — direct Employer of Record (EOR), Agent of Record (AOR), payroll, and compliance capabilities backed by a decade of practitioner-led expertise. Recognized as a category Leader by NelsonHall and Everest Group, Atlas HXM builds Human Experience Management into everything we do, guided by our "For People, by People" principle.

The future of work is borderless, and so are we. Our people are located around the globe — in the U.S., the UK, India, Colombia, China, and beyond. Diversity and belonging are not just values; they are who we are. 

We are also committed to making a positive impact. Through our Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) impact initiative, we are addressing our environmental footprint and promoting social responsibility. Our impact program is central to our vision and culture, focusing on employee wellness, diversity, charitable work, and ethical corporate governance.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, International Accounting & Tax Compliance is a senior leadership role responsible for the end-to-end financial management of the Company's global subsidiary network. Reporting directly to the VP, Global Controller, this individual will manage a first-class international accounting team located in India and other countries that supports the Company's worldwide operations. The role owns the integrity of financial reporting across all international entities, leads the statutory and management financial statement close process (targeting a 7 business day consolidated close), manages external auditors and tax advisors globally, and ensures full compliance with local and international tax obligations, including transfer pricing.

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong leadership capabilities and a solid operational and technical accounting background. Working in a different time zone from the Company's US-based operations, this person works well independently while maintaining proactive, seamless coordination with HQ. They are equally comfortable thinking strategically and rolling up their sleeves to work in the details alongside their team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

International Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes for all international subsidiaries managing team of local accountants preparing and recording necessary elimination entries and performing reconciliation of all intercompany balances.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all worldwide subsidiaries in accordance with applicable local GAAP.
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the international entity structure.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions including intercompany arrangements, foreign currency, consolidation eliminations, and business combinations.
• Coordinate with different teams including Payroll, Treasury and legal team to ,ensuring compliance with local payroll regulations.

Audit, Tax Compliance & Statutory Filing

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all external audit engagements across subsidiaries globally, coordinating with audit firms
• Support international in-country tax teams and local service providers to meet all international regulatory and tax compliance requirements, including VAT/GST, and maintain proper documentation for local country tax refunds and credits.
• Partner with local service providers to review and coordinate international statutory filings.
• Oversee the timely and accurate filing of all corporate tax returns, VAT/GST returns, and other statutory tax filings across all jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
• Support the VP, Global Controller and CFO with international tax planning strategies, including permanent establishment risk management, withholding tax optimization, and treaty analysis.
• Implement, and maintain a robust global transfer pricing framework consistent with Group and local country requirements.
• Manage transfer pricing audits and respond to tax authority inquiries in coordination with local advisors.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements including annual report filings, corporate secretarial obligations, and director reporting duties.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing international accounting team based in India and other international countries fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Treasury, FP&A, Payroll, and HR teams to ensure the global finance function operates as an integrated whole.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) certification
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 7+ years in a management role.
• Experience reviewing, preparing, and reconciling multi-currency, intercompany consolidation accounts.
• Experience working with international subsidiaries and transfer pricing.
• Comprehensive and current understanding of US GAAP and international accounting standards (IFRS or other local accounting standards), and multiple currency environments.
• Excellent computer and Excel skills, including advanced financial modeling and reconciliation capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; strong attention to detail.

Preferred

• Prior experience in an Employer of Record, PEO, staffing, or fintech/HR-tech company.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems; Sage Intact, NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing a globally distributed accounting team across multiple time zones.

This position description may not describe all duties, responsibilities, and skills associated with this position. It is intended to portray the major aspects of the job. Other duties or skills may be required.

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to work with a purpose — simplifying global expansion across borders and cultures

• A diverse and inclusive environment

• Country-specific benefits

• Flexible PTO

• Your birthday off and a day for you to volunteer and give back to the organization of your choice

• Generous Parental Leave Program

• Growth and development opportunities with access to a top learning content provider

• The opportunity to challenge yourself in a high-performing organization and leave each day knowing you have made an impact.

Atlas Technology Solutions, Inc. (Atlas HXM) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Atlas HXM is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Atlas HXM are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Atlas HXM will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Atlas HXM encourages applicants of all ages.

Atlas HXM will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring decisions are based upon Atlas HXM’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, and location.

This role will be subject to a background check under local law after an employment offer has been made. Employment may be subject to results. In addition, references may be requested at the final stage of the process.

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