Global Tax Director

Global Tax Director
United States, Remote

Advancing the Future of Freshness™, Together

AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.

When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.

What the Role Delivers

AgroFresh is seeking a Global Tax Director to lead and optimize the company’s global tax function in support of a value creation and cash optimization agenda. This role is responsible for owning and coordinating the Company’s global tax calendar, provision process and advisor management to ensure disciplined execution and driving efficient tax outcomes across a complex, multinational footprint.

Operating within a lean, co-sourced model, the Global Tax – Senior Manager will provide practical tax support to Finance and the business while leveraging service providers and specialists for complex, cross-border planning, transfer pricing, and transactions. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate at both a strategic and executional level in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

This individual will serve as a key advisor to the CFO, CAO, and executive leadership team, and will play an important role in supporting private equity stakeholders, transaction activity, and exit readiness.

Key Responsibilities
In order of relative importance

Global Tax Strategy, Planning & Value Creation

• Co-develop and execute global tax strategies aligned with cash flow optimization, EBITDA enhancement, and enterprise value creation
• Proactively identify tax risks and opportunities and drive actionable solutions

Transfer Pricing, Cash Optimization & Cross-Border Execution

• Work with outside providers to design and implement transfer pricing strategies to support profit alignment, cash repatriation, and value optimization
• Partner with Treasury to execute tax-efficient global cash movement strategies
• Partner with Operations and Sales to implement and optimize intercompany pricing strategies
• Work with outside providers to optimize legal entity structures and intellectual property ownership to support business objectives
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance and defend positions with supporting documentation

Tax Accounting & Reporting (ASC 740)

• Own the global income tax provision (ASC 740), including effective tax rate management and financial disclosures
• Oversee preparation and review of tax provisions and reporting deliverables prepared by external advisors (EY)
• Ensure accurate accounting for uncertain tax positions (FIN 48)
• Support financial close cycles and maintain high-quality, audit-ready documentation

Global Compliance & Advisor Management

• Oversee global income and indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Manage EY and other external providers, including scope, deliverables, performance, and cost control
• Review and approve filings and ensure alignment with company strategy and positions
• Work with outside providers to lead tax audits and regulatory interactions, including development of defense strategies

Governance, Controls & Infrastructure

• Establish and maintain a strong tax governance framework, including SOX compliance and internal controls
• Enhance processes, controls, and documentation to support scalability and sponsor expectations
• Evaluate and implement tax technology solutions to improve efficiency and transparency
• Build a fit-for-purpose tax function that balances internal capability with external leverage

How We Work
AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders

• Accountability for Results
• Mindset for Growth
• Customer Centricity
• One AgroFresh

What the Job Requires

• Bachelor’s degree and/or advanced degrees in accounting and taxation; CPA (equivalent chartered accountant accreditation) or MBA a plus.
• 8-10+ years of tax planning, accounting and compliance experience including global oversight responsibilities for transfer pricing and tax efficient cash mobility in international subsidiaries.
• Experience with Big 4 firms and outsourced tax models

What to Have Done and Know How to Do

These skills and experiences are highly desirable; however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual’s performance history and demonstrated potential.

• Strong knowledge of US statutory and GAAP/IFRS accounting, FAS109/ASC740, FIN48/ASC740-10, understanding of tax effect of a 338(h)(10) transaction and applicable authoritative literature.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate in a multi-task, deadline driven, global matrix environment, work independently, and effectively manage staff.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, driving results with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Extensive experience in M&A tax due diligence, planning, and integration.
• Working knowledge of financial and tax systems, such as SAP, Hyperion, OneSource, is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Power Point presentation.

Why Work Here

• We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet!
• We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
• We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
• We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
• We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
• We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Local Details

• This is a fully remote position available in any of the following U.S. states: CA, FL, GA, ID, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA or WI