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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Vice President of Tax
Description
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We are looking for a Vice President of Tax to lead our organization's tax strategy, compliance, and planning efforts. This executive role requires a deep understanding of tax laws, regulations, and policies at the local, national, and international levels. The Vice President of Tax will be responsible for managing the tax department, ensuring accurate and timely tax filings, and developing strategies to optimize the company's tax position while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws. This role involves close collaboration with finance, legal, and business units to provide tax guidance on transactions, business operations, and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate tax, strong leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex tax environments. Responsibilities include overseeing tax audits, managing relationships with tax authorities, and staying abreast of legislative changes that impact the company. The Vice President of Tax will also play a key role in mergers and acquisitions, transfer pricing, and international tax planning. This position demands excellent communication skills, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to risk management and tax optimization.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement corporate tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international tax regulations.
- Manage the preparation and filing of all tax returns and reports.
- Lead and mentor the tax department team to achieve departmental goals.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and reviews.
- Provide tax advice and support for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
- Oversee transfer pricing policies and documentation.
- Collaborate with finance and legal teams to align tax strategies with business objectives.
- Manage relationships with tax authorities and resolve tax disputes.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive tax experience in a corporate environment.
- Strong knowledge of domestic and international tax laws and regulations.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with tax software and financial systems.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strategic thinker with attention to detail and risk management capabilities.
- Experience in mergers and acquisitions tax planning is highly desirable.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience managing corporate tax compliance?
- How have you led a team through a complex tax audit?
- What strategies have you implemented to optimize tax liabilities?
- How do you stay updated on changes in tax legislation?
- Describe your experience with international tax planning and transfer pricing.
- How do you handle disagreements with tax authorities?
- What role have you played in mergers and acquisitions from a tax perspective?
- How do you balance risk management with tax optimization?
