Head Tax & Customs US

ASML US, LLC brings together the most creative minds in science and technology

to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more

energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service

these advanced machines, which enable our customers - the world’s leading

chipmakers - to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their

microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have offices around

the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San

Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

JOB MISSION

• Lead the implementation of the ASML Approach to Tax in the United States,

setting the standard for excellence, innovation, and integrity.

• Champion integrated tax advice, robust risk mitigation, and unwavering

compliance with all relevant regulations.

• Develop and execute strategies that address the unique challenges of US and

global tax environments, ensuring alignment with global policies and local

requirements.

• Monitor and analyze developments in US and international tax regulations,

proactively adapting strategies to keep ASML ahead of regulatory change and

risk.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed tax strategies into broader

business objectives, fueling ASML’s vision and growth in the US.

• Advocate for and implement best practices in tax compliance and risk

management, especially in regions with complex and evolving tax landscapes.

• Inspire a compliance-driven mindset, making tax excellence a cornerstone of

ASML’s success.

Role and responsibilities

• Oversee multiple areas of tax expertise, translating the global Tax and Customs
• strategy into a regional strategy supported by actionable policies and roadmaps
• for the US. Advise senior management, including executive leadership, to empower
• well-founded decisions that drive business impact and ensure compliance.
• Integrate the US tax function with global objectives and regulatory
• requirements, ensuring seamless alignment across the organization. Handle
• complex and sensitive matters with high business impact, including strategic
• regulatory issues and escalations. Proactively manage long-term relationships
• with US government officials, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders,
• balancing these with company internal interests. Report to Tax Leadership Team
• Member and lead direct reports, cultivating a high-performing, collaborative
• team focused on compliance, tactical and operational excellence.

• Leadership

• Set the vision for the ASML Approach to Tax in the US, inspiring others to

achieve team and organizational success.

• Educate and coach senior colleagues within the worldwide Tax and Customs

organization and the broader Expert Advisory Group.

• Build effective teams, lead by example, facilitate decision-making, and

define clear priorities that support compliance and risk mitigation.

• Focus on talent development for self and others, actively securing succession

management for the regional Tax and Customs function.

• Ensure implementation, communication, and execution of strategy, policies,

and objectives, with a strong focus on compliance and operational excellence.

• Serve as the voice of the customer (business) within the Tax and Customs

department, influencing policy and objectives development.

Internal Stakeholder Management

• Drive strategic alignment with key internal and external stakeholders on tax

and customs topics, escalating operational matters as needed to ensure

compliance and risk mitigation.

• Engage continuously with stakeholders, including regional tax specialists and

expertise areas, within the worldwide Tax and Customs organization.

• Act as an ambassador for the Expert Advisory Group, connecting frequently

with other Finance domains such as Finance Business Partners (FBP), Business

Insights & Control BI&C), and ASML Business Services (ABS), and escalating to

senior stakeholders when necessary.

• (Sr.) Managers, (Sr.) Directors and (S)VP, from Business & Sectors, BI&C,

FBP, EA and ABS. External (regional) Tax specialists including Tax

Authorities of the country or countries of responsibility.

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with US tax authorities,

government officials, consultants, and in-house tax professionals.

• Act as an advisory partner to senior management, providing strategic guidance

on complex tax matters and autonomously provide integrated tax advice,

ensuring risk mitigation (including definition of controls), safeguard

compliance and advocating a compliance mindset.

• Tax & Customs Operational Excellence

• Lead key Tax and Customs initiatives in the US, driving operational

excellence and identifying significant opportunities for long-term

improvements in compliance and risk management.

• Be a role model for working smarter and more innovatively, setting the pace

for continuous improvement and excellence in tax operations.

Knowledge Management

• Apply deep tax expertise in complex environments, always considering the

interests of stakeholders, business partners, and the ASML business model,

with a strong focus on compliance and risk mitigation.

• Develop and maintain a robust network of internal and external stakeholders

to safeguard tax expertise and promote tax awareness throughout ASML. Build

excellent working relationships with internal customers to ensure clear

understanding and effective communication of policies, translating

performance expectations into actionable goals that drive effective services,

problem-solving, and achievement of objectives.

• Serve as a key advisor on significant business decisions, liaising with

senior stakeholders both within and outside your business area.

• Act as a role model and top-level functional expert, conveying complex

theories and practices to non-experts, and educating and coaching colleagues

across Finance to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of

industry knowledge, compliance, and operational excellence.

Policies and framework

• Develop policies and related frameworks for the US, ensuring implementation

of processes and controls to mitigate tax risk in a highly dynamic external

regulatory and company internal business environment.

• Lead and resolve escalations, ensuring effective alignment with business

objectives, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Tax Law, Tax Economics, Accounting, or related field; CPA

highly desired.

• Extensive experience as a senior tax professional in US and international

environments, with expertise in advisory, compliance and risk management.

• Proven ability to add business value beyond Tax and Customs, driving

organizational goals and objectives.

• Proven ability to drive technology capabilities’ development and embedding in

the Tax & Customs domain and specifically the US Tax function.

• Exceptional communication skills, able to explain complex tax topics clearly

and persuasively to all audiences.

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant developments in the Tax and Customs domain,

including regulatory changes and best practices.

• Experience working with adjacent expertise areas, like Technical Accounting

and Treasury, and cross-functional teams.

• Strong networking skills, with a track record of building and maintaining

relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.

SKILLS

• Proven ability to add business value beyond Tax and Customs, driving

organizational goals and objectives.

• Proven ability to drive technology capabilities’ development and embedding in

the Tax & Customs domain and specifically the US Tax function.

• Exceptional communication skills, able to explain complex tax topics clearly

and persuasively to all audiences.

• Strong networking skills, with a track record of building and maintaining

relationships across internal and external stakeholder groups.

OTHER INFORMATION

This position is based in San Diego, CA. The position requires onsite presence

to attend in-person trainings, meetings and events and to further ensure

teamwork, collaboration and innovation. A flexible workplace arrangement, up to

two days a week work from home, is available.

#LI-JAM

The current base annual salary range for this role is currently:

$215,250-322,875

Pay scales are determined by role, level, location and alignment with market

data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of

several factors that that are unique to each candidate, including but not

limited to job-related skills, relevant education and experience,

certifications, abilities of the candidate and pay relative to other team

members.

The Company offers employees and their families, medical, dental, vision, and

basic life insurance. Employees are able to participate in the Company’s 401k

plan. Employees will also receive eight (8) hours of vacation leave every month

and (13) paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information,

please contact the Recruiter or click on this link Compensation & Benefits in

the US [https://www.asml.com/en/careers/working-at-asml/united-states].

All new ASML jobs have a minimum application deadline of 10 days.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of

a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit,

hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual

orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a

driving force in the success of our company.

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