Sr Director Tax Operations

Company Description

At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

As the Senior Director - Tax Operations, you will lead and oversee all aspects of Intuitive Surgical’ s tax compliance and tax provision processes, including foreign income tax and transfer pricing. Reporting to the Vice President of Tax & Trade, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with U.S. and international tax regulations and US GAAP reporting requirements and supporting the company’s financial objectives. This leadership position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional management skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive operational excellence in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Essential Job Duties

Roles and Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance Oversight: Manage and oversee the process and co-sourcing relationship with outside providers in relation to the preparation and review of U.S. federal, state, and international tax returns, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Provision Leadership: Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740, including coordination with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Transfer Pricing Operations: Oversee global transfer pricing execution, documentation, and intercompany transactions, ensuring alignment with OECD guidelines and local country requirements (e.g., country-by-country reporting).
• Strategic Planning: Partner with tax planning to identify opportunities to optimize the company’s global tax position (e.g. FTC limitation, tested losses).
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing tax operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Process Optimization: Drive efficiencies in tax operations through technology, automation, and best practices, enhancing accuracy and scalability.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, treasury, and accounting, as well as external advisors, to support company-wide objectives.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or advanced degree (e.g., Master’s in Taxation, JD) strongly preferred.

• 15+ years of experience in tax preferred, with at least 5 years in a leadership role overseeing tax compliance and provision processes.
• Expertise in U.S. federal and international tax laws, including US income tax on foreign income (Subpart F, GILTI, Transfer Pricing).
• Proven experience managing tax provisions under ASC 740 and working with financial reporting teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, with excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex technical and process related issues.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Prior experience in a publicly traded company or technology/medical device industry is a plus. 

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

EEO and AA Policy

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.