VP of Tax

• Develop and lead the company's overall tax strategy aligned with business objectives
• Monitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the organization
• Oversee all aspects of global tax compliance (Direct/Indirect tax and transfer pricing)
• Ensure accurate and timely tax reporting (ASC 740 / IFRS equivalent) and disclosures
• Serve as the primary executive interface with tax authorities across multiple jurisdictions
• Lead and manage large, complex tax audits, examinations, and disputes
• Partner with external advisors and legal counsel on high-stakes tax controversies
• Lead tax planning for domestic and international operations
• Oversee transfer pricing policies and intercompany transactions
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over tax processes
• Ensure compliance with SOX and other regulatory requirements
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing tax team
• Manage external advisors, consultants, and auditors
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, treasury, and operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred)
• CPA, or advanced tax certification strongly preferred
• 20+ years of progressive tax experience, including leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale tax audits and managing significant tax controversies with global tax authorities
• Deep expertise in corporate tax, international tax, and transfer pricing
• Experience in a multinational organization and/or public company environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading tax strategies, ensuring compliance with global tax regulations, and managing complex tax audits. Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams while fostering collaboration across finance, legal, and operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Strategy Development
• Global Tax Compliance
• Transfer Pricing Expertise
• Tax Audit Management
• CPA or Advanced Tax Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Corporate Tax
• International Tax
• Tax Reporting (ASC 740 / IFRS)
• Tax Legislation Interpretation
• Intercompany Transactions Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Cross-functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• Advanced Tax Certification

Industry Keywords

• SOX Compliance
• Tax Authorities Interface
• Tax Controversies
• Multinational Organization Experience
• Public Company Environment