Director, Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing

Who we are looking for

With an aggressive long-term growth strategy, Nike is counting on our Global Finance organization to thrive in its mission: to drive and deliver value to every Nike shareholder. Nike's Tax Team is an innovative and strategic expert function whose mission is to build, optimize, and protect tax value to support Nike's finance, business, and shareholder objectives. We are looking for leaders, influencers, collaborators, and experts who can foster change as we evolve and help build our blueprint for the future!

As Nike’s Director, Tax Planning and Transfer Pricing, you will be accountable for leading and directing a team responsible for the end-to-end development and execution of NIKE’s tax planning and transfer pricing strategies. Working effectively in a matrixed organization, you will also be responsible for Latin America and Canada tax matters and support NIKE’s Global Tax Controversy, Compliance, and Accounting teams as appropriate.

What you will work on

• Direct the development and implementation of global tax planning strategies and ideas to respond to a changing tax landscape
• Direct the research, analysis, and modeling of the impact of tax developments in support of tax strategies
• Run large tax projects through cross-functional implementation
• Support tax planning activities in non-US geographies as needed, including working with colleagues and tax advisors in local countries
• Communicate tax planning ideas and implications of changes in tax law clearly and concisely to senior leaders
• Collaborate and partner closely with finance teams, including Controlling, Customs, Global Business Planning, Legal, and Treasury
• Direct and lead teams responsible for global transfer pricing strategy, policies, and operations
• Provide consultation and support to teams as needed for US international compliance and US GAAP provision
• Provide consultation and support to Tax Controversy teams as needed on the US international tax aspects of IRS audits and certain foreign country local tax audits
• Support the business on tax impacts of new business models, expansions, divestitures and other enterprise initiatives
• Work effectively with external advisors hired to support global tax planning and transfer pricing matters
• Develop and mentor direct reports

What you bring

• CPA, Master of Taxation, or other advanced degree required.
• Minimum 12-15 years of working experience in a corporate tax department with international operations
• 5+ years of team management experience
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills with ability to interact professionally with diverse groups
• Dedicated to the deployment of process improvement to mitigate risk and add value
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Highly motivated, organized self-starter with strong analytical and critical thinking skills and demonstrated understanding of complex tax concepts; must be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful
• Must be able to work in a high-performance, fast-paced environment