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Tax Director – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Job posted date: 26 August 2025

Location: Dublin or Shannon, Ireland

Reports to: Vice President, Tax

Everything we achieve is made possible by our talented people. Fuelled by our commitment to excellence and collaborative spirit, we’re shaping the future of aviation for generations to come. But life at AerCap goes beyond the pursuit of excellence. We are proud of our culture which is built on the values of Ambition, Excellence and Respect, and they act as a flight path for our people.

Our high-performance work environment is the perfect backdrop to develop into the professional you want to become. Whether you are at the start of your career, or a more seasoned professional, you will have the opportunity to learn from the best people in the industry and be part of the largest aviation leasing company in the world!

Sound exciting? We think so!

JOB SUMMARY

The successful candidate will be part of a large, experienced and dynamic tax team in the world’s largest aviation leasing company which is listed on the NYSE. The Tax Director will be a key member of AerCap’s tax team with a particular focus on both the quarterly and year-end current and deferred tax provision for the group as well as the tax aspects of various aircraft leasing transactions in a particular region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Support the review and preparation of annual and quarterly corporate tax provisioning and tax return filings for the AerCap consolidated group, including Pillar 2. This involves preparation of internal advice to support statutory filings for certain Irish tax aspects (for e.g. interest limitation rules, hybrid rules, and controlled foreign company rules), as well as any workings or input that may be required.
• Assist in directing group projects to identify, generate and implement tax efficiencies and planning opportunities.
• Monitor developments in the changing tax landscape ensuring that AerCap is prepared for and compliant with these developments.
• Member of the transactions tax team, which is responsible for reviewing, structuring, documenting and managing the tax aspects and risks of purchase, sale, lease and other transactions within the group. This requires taking full responsibility for deal management, negotiation and completion of the tax aspects of these transactions in a particular region, and involves liaising with internal departments, including commercial and legal, as well as external parties.
• Manage the off-lease sale process which involves transaction structuring, documentation review and negotiation, and liaising with internal and external parties to identify any further efficiencies for this process.
• Assisting on ad-hoc projects as they arise.

JOB REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Education/Experience

• At least five years management experience in taxation, preferably within industry/ financial services or Big Four firm.
• The candidate should be AITI and ACA/ACCA qualified.

Technical/Functional Experience

• Excellent understanding of current and deferred tax.
• Experience of advising on aircraft leasing transactions (within practice and/or industry).
• Very strong planning, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Well organised, diligent and detail orientated.
• Solid understanding of information systems.

Key Competencies

• Ability to manage inter-departmental relationships across AerCap’s global offices.
• Ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
• Hard working team player, flexible and able to perform under pressure.
• Ability to act on own initiative, take responsibility, motivate and lead others effectively.
• Strong communicator who can deal effectively with people from a finance and non-finance background.
• Someone who takes a proactive approach to solving problems.

OUR VALUES

AMBITION

Ambition to us means winning together. We believe it takes bold people to help us shape the future of aviation. At AerCap, ambition means defying our own limits, breaking new ground, and setting higher standards for our business.

EXCELLENCE

We believe in striving for nothing short of greatness.  For us, excellence means redefining what is possible, and to constantly work towards outstanding solutions for our customers with unwavering commitment and collaboration.

RESPECT

We believe in fostering an environment where everyone is welcomed, supported and valued. Respect means treating our people with dignity and honouring their individuality. We strive to create an environment where our people feel included and empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential.

LIFE AT AERCAP/WHAT WE OFFER

• We offer attractive employment packages with a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including generous annual leave policies, health insurance for our employees and immediate dependents, pension/retirement savings plans and an all-employee share scheme.
• You will have the opportunity to learn from the best people in the industry and grow your career with the largest aviation leasing company in the world.
• Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs provide opportunities for our employees to inspire positive change in our global communities and to make a positive difference in the communities in which they live through volunteering, fund-raising and other charitable initiatives.

Make AerCap your destination of choice and join us to shape the future of aviation!

If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV to recruitment@aercap.com, quoting reference number IT1009- Tax Director – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract.