Director, Global Tax

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme's focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder's original recipe. The brand's iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.Krispy Kreme's Director, Global Tax leads the Company's global tax function and is responsible for overseeing income tax accounting, compliance, planning, transfer pricing, indirect tax matters, and tax-related risk management. This role partners closely with the Chief Accounting Officer, external service providers, external auditors, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and business leaders to help ensure the Company's tax matters are managed effectively, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws and reporting requirements. Given the Company's tax operating model, this role also has primary responsibility for overseeing the external accounting firm that performs most tax activities under a managed services arrangement and for ensuring high-quality execution, timely deliverables, and effective coordination with internal stakeholders.A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:Global Tax Leadership and StrategyLead the Company's global tax function, including direct oversight of tax accounting, compliance, planning, transfer pricing, and other tax-related mattersDevelop and execute tax strategies aligned with the Company's business objectives, operating structure, and risk toleranceAdvise senior leadership on the tax impact of business initiatives, legal entity changes, financing matters, restructuring activities, and other strategic transactionsMonitor changes in tax laws and regulations and assess the impact on the CompanyDrive continuous improvement in the Company's tax processes, documentation, governance, and operating modelManaged Services OversightServe as the primary internal relationship owner for the external accounting firm engaged in the Company's tax managed services modelOversee outsourced tax compliance and tax accounting activities to ensure work is timely, accurate, complete, and aligned with Company expectationsReview key deliverables prepared by the external service provider, including income tax provisions, tax returns, estimated tax calculations, extension filings, and supporting workpapersEstablish priorities, timelines, service expectations, and accountability for outsourced tax activitiesCoordinate effectively between the external provider and internal stakeholders to facilitate information flow, issue resolution, and process executionTax Accounting and Financial ReportingOversee the preparation and review of the Company's quarterly and annual income tax provision under U.S. GAAPReview and support tax-related disclosures included in Forms 10-K, 10-Q, earnings materials, and other public-company reporting deliverablesEvaluate and document uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, return-to-provision analyses, and other significant tax accounting judgmentsPartner with the accounting and external reporting teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting of tax balances, effective tax rate drivers, and discrete itemsSupport accounting for complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, legal entity restructurings, financing matters, and cross-border initiativesTax Compliance and Risk ManagementOversee the Company's global income tax compliance process, including federal, state, local, and international filings prepared through the managed services modelMonitor tax exposures, audit activity, notices, and controversy matters; coordinate responses and remediation plans as appropriateOversee non-income tax matters, including indirect tax, franchise tax, property tax, and other business tax obligations, as applicableMaintain and enhance tax governance processes to support compliance, visibility, and risk mitigationEnsure appropriate retention of tax documentation and support for key tax positions.

Planning, Forecasting and Business PartnershipPartner with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, HR, and other functions to support forecasting, cash tax planning, legal entity management, and business initiativesSupport modeling of the tax impact of forecasts, restructuring activities, financing transactions, and strategic projectsIdentify tax planning opportunities while maintaining alignment with the Company's control environment and risk appetiteAdvise cross-functional teams on tax considerations related to contracts, intercompany arrangements, supply chain matters, and operational pliance and ControlsOversee and execute controls over income tax accounting and tax-related processes in accordance with SOX requirementsMaintain process documentation, control narratives, and supporting evidence for key tax controlsCoordinate with internal and external auditors on tax-related control testing and substantive proceduresIdentify control gaps or process inefficiencies and implement corrective actions as neededPeople LeadershipLead, develop, and support one direct reportProvide clear direction, prioritization, coaching, and performance feedbackFoster strong collaboration across the finance organization and with external service providersPromote accountability, responsiveness, and continuous development within the tax functionYOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS: 8+ years of experience in both public and publicly traded company environments; experience overseeing outsourced or managed services tax models preferredBachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA (or progressing towards a CPA) with public accounting and publicly traded company experience.Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP income tax accounting and corporate tax complianceStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentAbility to review complex work prepared by external advisors and provide clear direction and feedbackStrong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally across finance, legal, treasury, and operations.Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen controlsExperience with public company tax reporting and SEC disclosure requirementsExperience managing tax audits, controversy matters, and cross-border issuesExperience with international tax matters, transfer pricing, and indirect tax preferred.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.BENEFITS:Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance)Employee discount program401K planGenerous PTO PlanCompany eventsEducation ReimbursementAdoption AssistanceLife InsuranceFSA/HSA PlansPet InsuranceLearn more at KRISPY KREME?At Krispy Kreme, we focus on:Loving People: Our global culture is best captured by our Leadership Mix, a dozen behaviors that define how we work with one another across the world and give back to our communities. Check out our leadership mix here.Belonging happens once each Krispy Kremer knows their bold authentic self is welcomed, dignified, and loved, where their wonderfully original identities flourish and thrive.Loving Communities: At Krispy Kreme, sharing joy is at the center of everything we do, and we strive to inspire this in our communities. Our brand purpose truly shines through our Acts of Joy and community fundraising the U.S., we have been donating unsold doughnuts to local food banks, with a goal of bringing a smile to our consumers as they enjoy a small, sweet treat.

We partner with Feeding America and Convoy of Hope, who in turn partner with organizations nationwide to distribute donations to people in need through diverse types of programs and 2022, we helped community groups raise $40 million globally. Last year in the U.S., we supported more than 83,000 fundraising events, raising nearly $37 million.Loving Planet: We have been conducting a multi-year global GHG emissions assessment to establish an emissions baseline, using this foundation to soon set goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions.We are working on reducing food waste through donation efforts, animal feed, and composting programs.Krispy Kreme is an Equal Opportunity Employer:At Krispy Kreme, we believe that your originality sweetens our recipe. We value the diverse ingredients of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, gender, intersex, or veteran status of every individual. We strive for an inclusive culture that allows each of our peeps to bring their bold authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.About Krispy KremeHeadquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed?

doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in more than 35 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing Ecommerce and delivery business with more than 14,000 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities and the planet. Connect with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts at or on one of its many social media channels, including and