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Due to continued growth, an experienced and commercially focused Tax Director is required to join a leading Aviation & Aircraft Leasing tax team in Dublin. Ireland is a global hub for aircraft leasing, and this role offers the opportunity to work with leading international lessors, financiers, and aviation groups on complex cross-border transactions and structuring projects.
This is a leadership position within a high performing and growing team, combining technical excellence, client relationship management, and business development.
About the role
As Tax Director, you will:
- Lead the delivery of tax advisory and compliance services to aircraft leasing and aviation clients
- Advise on complex international tax structuring, financing transactions, and asset holding structures
- Provide guidance on Irish corporate tax, withholding tax, VAT, and international tax implications relevant to aircraft leasing
- Support clients on aircraft acquisitions, disposals, securitisations, and refinancing transactions
- Oversee tax due diligence and transaction structuring for aviation M&A activity
- Manage Revenue interventions and tax authority engagements where required
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with C-suite stakeholders, tax directors and finance leaders
- Drive business development initiatives and contribute to proposal development
- Mentor and develop senior managers, managers and wider team members
Client Base
- Global aircraft lessors headquartered in Ireland
- Aviation financing and structured finance providers
- International airlines and aviation operators
- Investment funds and private equity investors active in aviation
- Multinational groups with aviation subsidiaries
About the person
- CTA / ACA / ACCA / equivalent professional qualification
- Significant experience in Irish and international corporate tax
- Strong understanding of aircraft leasing structures and aviation financing (highly desirable)
- Proven ability to lead complex advisory projects
- Strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
- Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior tax professional with aircraft leasing or international tax experience who is seeking to take the next step in their leadership career within a globally recognised advisory firm.
