Sr. Director, Tax and Customs

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

The Sr. Director of Tax and Customs will lead the development and execution of Scout Motors’ Tax and Customs strategy across all operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance, optimizing tax structure, and managing Customs and trade-related activities in a highly complex, capital-intensive, and globally integrated environment.

This leader will play a critical role in building scalable tax and customs frameworks from the ground up, while aligning with broader group policies and supporting the company’s growth, supply chain, and manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• →Develop and execute tax and customs strategies that optimize the company's financial performance while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• →Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of timely tax returns and customs declarations
• →Build and lead a high-performing team in conjunction with the growth of Scout
• →Serve as a trusted tax advisor to the brand, providing expert guidance on all tax-related matters
• →Be a lead expert on Scout’s determination and usage of legal entities within its corporate umbrella structure
• →Lean and maintain transfer pricing policies in alignment with global operations
• →Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international tax and customs laws and regulations
• →Establish and implement policies, controls, and systems, in alignment with corporate standards
• →Manage the preparation and review of financial statements and disclosures related to tax and customs matters, adhering to accounting standards
• →Lead and oversee customs operations, including import/export compliance
• →Represent to executive management status on tariff impacts to Scout Business Case
• →Collaborate with international teams to navigate trade regulations, tariffs, and customs requirements
• →Identify opportunities for tax savings, efficiency, and risk mitigation
• →Proactively identify and mitigate tax and customs risks, implementing effective solutions to address them
• →Interpret financial and operational data to provide insights for tax and customs decision-making
• →Prepare and present financial reports and analysis to senior management and external auditors

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
• Corporate Vehicle Program with:
  • Eligibility for 1 assigned vehicle
  • A mobility stipend

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial Base Salary Range: $210,000.00 - $255,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: M5

• To be considered for career opportunities at Scout Motors, applicants must be 18 years of age or older. 
• Residing in San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
• Residing in Los Angeles: Scout Motors will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. 
• Residing in New York City: This role is not eligible for remote work in New York City.

Scout Motors is committed to employing a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, or any other characteristics protected by law. Scout Motors is committed to compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact ScoutAccommodations@scoutmotors.com.