Associate Director - International Tax

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. The Associate Director, International Tax is a key role within Lilly’s tax team. The Associate Director fulfills important leadership responsibilities for the preparation and review of U.S. international income tax calculations and modeling for tax accounting, tax return, and planning purposes. The Associate Director provides comprehensive leadership on multifaceted and interesting projects including monitoring and analyzing U.S and foreign regulatory environment, supporting audit controversy defense, and advising regarding international restructuring projects. Responsibilities: Provide proficient and comprehensive understanding of U.S. international tax law including GILTI, BEAT, FDII, Subpart F and foreign tax credit regarding preparation and review of income tax provisions and tax return filings. Demonstrate solid project management and excellent communication skills while interfacing with senior management, external advisors, and team members on complex technical topics, initiatives, and special projects. Provide foresight and oversight of developing advanced models to evaluate tax implications of restructurings and transactions and evolving implications of global legislative and regulatory tax environment. Research complex tax issues and knowledgably advise senior management of interpretation and application of tax laws and regulations. Collaborate with internal and external business partners worldwide on international tax matters. Demonstrate the ability to comprehensively integrate business and related tax considerations on a comprehensive basis into tax planning, forecasting, and advising. Support tax controversy defense, including researching and drafting responses to IRS requests. Additionally, the role requires coordinating worldwide remittances in collaboration with Treasury and affiliate colleagues, developing a strategy for planning, managing, and overseeing dividend payments, and providing guidance on previously taxed earnings and profits. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's degree CPA certification or equivalent or CPA eligible Minimum of 6 years tax experience to include at least 4 years of U.S. international tax experience Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1 ? Additional Preferences: Experience using tax compliance systems, including OneSource. Proficiency with IT systems, including Power BI Extensive knowledge in U.S. International tax laws Strong tax planning and research skills Strong tax accounting knowledge, with an understanding of FIN 48 and deferred taxes Ability to multitask and prioritize multiple projects Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills Ability to work in collaborative environment Excellent organizational and self-management skills Juris Doctorate or Masters of Tax Knowledge of global transfer pricing and other tax laws Strong leadership skills Additional Information Travel 5% on as needed basis Minimal travel Overtime required at peak project times This is an Indianapolis based role Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $126,000 - $184,800 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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