Lineage, a global leader in temperature-controlled warehousing, is looking for an experienced International Tax Manager to join our dynamic team headquartered in Novi, Michigan. This role puts you at the center of our global tax strategy, driving U.S. international tax compliance and planning across a complex, worldwide structure of REITs, partnerships, and corporate entities. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and expertise in U.S. tax regulations, compliance and reporting. In addition to managing the compliance and planning process with our outside service provider, this position will be responsible for overseeing audits, transfer pricing, tax planning and tax-related M&A issues for a multinational company. The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary team, including external tax advisors and foreign counterparts around the world, minimizing global cash taxes, proactively optimizing tax efficiencies, and help pioneer AI-powered solutions that transform how tax gets done. This role operates on a hybrid schedule, with the expectation of working from the Novi office three days per week. This is a chance to join a growing organization, shape the future of our tax function, and see the impact of your work across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Own and drive U.S. tax compliance, including the preparation and review of income tax calculations, returns and related filings and oversight of third-party preparer. 

• Take the lead on the international side of U.S. tax compliance, reporting, and planning, including analysis and management of Net CFC Tested Income (NCTI/GILTI), Subpart F income, earnings and profit, withholding taxes and foreign currency-related tax considerations.  

• Run our Pillar 2 and Country-by-Country Reporting (including Public CbCR) program end to end, including data gathering, data validation, jurisdictional calculations, reporting obligations, technology solutions, process documentation in close partnership with foreign counterparts and global finance teams to ensure accurate and timely compliance with evolving international tax requirements. 

• Design and develop AI agents that streamline and automate tax processes such as data gathering, validation, and reporting, freeing the team to focus on higher-value analysis and strategy. 

• Drive a strong partnership with our outside compliance provider, including scoping, data requests, review of deliverables, budget and deadline management, and driving process improvements year over year. 

• Steer our global transfer pricing compliance program, including oversight of Master File, Local File documentation, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing policy implementation, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with OECD guidelines and local jurisdictional requirements. 

• Dig into complex tax issues and turn your research into practical solutions and strategies that mitigate risk. 

• Partner with Senior Leadership on global tax planning strategies, internal restructuring projects and M&A to optimize tax efficiencies and minimize tax liabilities, including modeling tax planning scenarios. 

• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including finance, accounting, treasury and legal to gather data and ensure alignment on tax-related matters. 

• Stay ahead of changes in tax laws and regulations, assessing their impact on the organization and recommending necessary adjustments. 

• Navigate audits and inquiries from tax authorities, preparing responses and supporting documentation as needed. 

• Indirectly mentor and develop staff, sharing your expertise to fuel professional growth across the tax department. 

 

KEY QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; advanced degree preferred. 

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification preferred, not required. 

• 5 (+) years of relevant tax experience, with Big-4 experience or similar industry experience. 

• Demonstrated experience with U.S. federal and state tax laws and regulations. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions. 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments and interact with external stakeholders. 

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work deliverables. 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and filing deadlines effectively. 

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation.  Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.