Department SummaryReporting to the Head of Tax, the Vice President, Tax serves as the enterprise tax strategist for the company. This role is accountable for setting tax vision, guiding long-term planning, leading senior tax leadership, and advising the executive team and Board on tax implications tied to growth, capital strategy, and M&A.
The VP operates at a highly strategic level, partnering closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and Corporate Development to shape decisions that optimize enterprise value while managing risk in a complex, evolving regulatory environment. This role is not execution-focused; instead, it sets direction, governance, and priorities across the global tax function.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Tax Strategy
- Serve as the principal tax advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on enterprise strategy, capital structure, and long-range planning.
- Define and oversee the company's global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth initiatives, and risk appetite.
- Anticipate and evaluate the impact of tax legislation, regulatory change, and global tax trends on current and future business models.
M&A, Transactions, and Corporate Development
- Lead tax strategy for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and internal reorganizations.
- Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and external advisors to structure transactions in a tax-efficient manner.
- Advise executive leadership and the Board on tax implications of strategic alternatives and transaction scenarios.
Leadership & Governance
- Lead and develop senior tax leaders responsible for tax planning, compliance, controversy, and reporting.
- Establish governance, standards, and oversight models to ensure effective execution across the tax organization without direct operational ownership.
- Build a strong succession pipeline and develop next-generation tax leaders.
Executive & Board Engagement
- Provide executive-level tax insights to the Audit Committee and Board, including risk assessments, planning opportunities, and long-term outlook.
- Present concise, decision-ready recommendations on complex tax matters impacting enterprise strategy.
- Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders across Finance, Legal, and Operations.
Skills, Experience and Requirements- 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated expertise in tax strategy, planning, and M&A within a complex, multi-entity or global organization.
- Proven ability to operate as an enterprise advisor, translating technical tax considerations into strategic business guidance.
- Experience leading and developing senior-level leaders within a tax organization.
- CPA required; Big 4 and public company experience strongly preferred.
- JD or Master's in Taxation a plus.
- Experience in telecommunications, technology, or capital-intensive industries a plus.
Salary RangesCompensation: $200,000.00/Year - $300,000.00/Year
BenefitsN/A
