Tax Director at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

United States

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. Position Overview AMD is seeking a highly experienced tax leader to serve as a key deputy to the Senior Director of Global Tax Operations, with primary responsibility for global tax accounting, external reporting, and tax operations execution. This role will own execution of the global tax reporting function, including tax provision (ASC 740) and tax operations, through direct leadership of multiple workstream leads. The Tax Director will act as a primary integrator across tax and finance, ensuring alignment with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury, while operating within the strategic framework established by the Senior Director. The role is expected to embrace AI and other enabling technologies to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the tax function as AMD continues to grow. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: End-to-End Tax Operations Leadership Own execution of global tax operations across provision, reporting, tax operations, and coordination with compliance activities Provide leadership and oversight to senior managers across key tax workstreams (Provision, International Tax, Tax Ops) Partner closely with the U.S. Compliance lead to ensure strong coordination across reporting and compliance calendars, dependencies, and issue resolution Drive alignment, prioritization, and accountability across core areas of the tax function; serve as a key escalation point for operational and technical tax matters Global Tax Provision & Reporting Own and lead global ASC 740 process and quarterly/annual tax provision Oversee effective tax rate modeling and forecasting Direct accounting for uncertain tax positions, deferred taxes, and valuation allowance analysis Prepare and ensure timely and accurate SEC disclosures Serve as primary liaison with external auditors on global provision matters Support executive-level reporting and presentations Close & Cross-Functional Alignment Serve as primary tax leader in the financial close process in partnership with Corporate Accounting Drive close calendar discipline and reporting accuracy Partner with FP&A and Treasury on tax forecasting and cash impacts Strengthen and support internal controls and SOX documentation M&A & Strategic Support Lead analysis of tax accounting implications of acquisitions and strategic transactions in close partnership with AMD's Tax Research and Planning team Lead integration of acquired entities into tax reporting framework and align closely on transaction execution and post-close integration activities Assess tax accounting impacts of complex deal structures Provide technical analysis and develop tax position papers Recommend conclusions on complex tax accounting matters and partner with Tax Research and Planning on transaction-related issues, legal entity changes, and other strategic initiatives Compliance Coordination & Optimization Coordinate closely with the U.S. Compliance lead, who retains direct responsibility for U.S. compliance and reports to the Senior Director Support cross-functional alignment between compliance, provision, reporting, and tax operations to improve planning, transparency, and execution Provide input on process improvements, resource deployment, governance, automation opportunities and AI adoption to strengthen the global tax ops function Partner with the Compliance lead on readiness for audits, controversy, and evolving regulatory requirements, including areas of interaction with provision and reporting. Help drive connectivity across reporting and compliance activities, identify opportunities to optimize the compliance operating model, and support effective cross-functional execution across the broader tax organization. Team Leadership Develop, lead and mentor tax managers Implement and operationalize process transformation, automation, and AI-enabled improvements across global tax operations Champion a mindset of continuous improvement and scalable growth by using AI to help the department enhance efficiency, accuracy, and capacity as the company grows Strengthen bench depth across the tax organization PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive, progressively responsible hands-on experience leading global tax accounting and reporting within a complex, multinational public company environment, with strong coordination across compliance functions Big 4 public accounting experience required Proven track record managing senior managers and multi-functional tax teams Public technology company experience strongly preferred Deep ASC 740 expertise Strong understanding of complex global tax structures Experience leading geographically dispersed teams Cross-cultural leadership Hands on experience managing provision software systems, with preference for One Source Tax Provision (OTP) ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Tax, or related field CPA or MST required LOCATION: Remote This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. #LI-GW1 #LI-REMOTE Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.