VP Tax

Job Description

The Vice President Tax & Treasurer is a key member of the Finance leadership team, Reporting to the Senior Vice President & CFO providing strategic management of all core Tax, Treasury, credit and receivables management and global real estate. This person will play a significant role in shaping the company's financial strategy, managing tax and financial risks, and optimizing capital structure.

In addition to possessing extensive tax and treasury experience, the ideal candidate will have strong leadership and analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a keen interest in personal growth and development of people.

Tax Responsibilities:
Lead the execution of complex income tax strategy and compliance matters for the organization
Develop and implement strategies to minimize cash taxes and facilitate tax-efficient movement of global cash
Develop and execute tax policies and procedures ensuring appropriate internal controls are in place
Responsible for the global income tax provision and accounting for income taxes for the US and International subsidiaries and coordination with local staff and third parties and related external disclosure requirements
Oversee timely and accurate completion of US Federal, international, state and local income tax, and sales, use and property tax returns including all related analysis and support
Support the strategic planning process by partnering with the VP of FP&A to project the effective tax rate and cash taxes in the long-range plan
Support M&A due diligence and integration including identification of tax related synergies and actions to capture
Coordinate with taxing jurisdictions and outside resources as applicable on audits
Responsible for transfer pricing, royalty, and management fee arrangements
Liaise with operating management and the finance team on tax issues

Treasury Responsibilities:
Capital Markets and Capital Structure:

Evaluate and optimize the capital structure to minimize borrowing costs and ensure funding availability
Lead the execution of all capital markets transactions
Actively monitor and ensure compliance with debt covenants

Cash and Liquidity Management:

Develop and execute cash management strategies to optimize liquidity
Ensure global bank account structure is efficient and meets the regional needs of the businesses
Oversee the global cash forecast process to ensure regional liquidity needs are met and excess cash is optimally invested
Monitor daily cash positions and transaction processing
Maximize the return on investment of the company's excess funds in accordance with the investment policy
Collaborate with the tax and accounting departments to identify and execute repatriation opportunities
Provide oversight of the corporate T&E and P-Card programs

Financial Risk Management:

Identify and assess financial risks including interest rate, currency, and commodity risks
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and hedging programs
Ensure company is in compliance with regulatory hedging requirements

Banking and Rating Agency Relationships:

Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, financial institutions, and rating agencies
Negotiate banking services, fees, and credit facilities

Customer Credit Management
Manage and oversee the global credit team
Provide strategic direction and decision making in collaboration with business leaders and the CFO
Ensure the appropriate policies are in place
Drive process efficiency
Internal Controls, Reporting, and Compliance

Provide oversight and ensure appropriate processes and procedures are in place and effective

Other Responsibilities

Manage the global real estate portfolio in partnership with the external real estate provider and business leaders
Support M&A due diligence and integration

Leadership and Enterprise Responsibilities:
Team Growth and Development:

Manage team resources effectively, including budget, time, and people
Ensure team structure is aligned to the overall vision for the global finance team
Foster a positive team culture and build strong working relationships among team members
Set performance expectations and goals for team members and provide regular feedback on individual and team performance
Identify and support the professional development needs of team members; encourage continuous learning and skill development

Finance Leadership Team:

Contribute to the development of the global finance team in alignment with our vision
Contribute to the development of strategic plans and initiatives
Develop action plans to achieve short-term and long-term objective
Communicate the vision and goals to team members, ensuring everyone understands their role in achieving them

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience):
Bachelor's Degree in finance, business, or related field. MBA or M.S. Tax preferred but not required
Extensive experience in global tax and treasury management in a public company
Strong knowledge of global tax, financial markets, banking operations, and regulatory compliance
Proven track record of leadership

Key Skills and Competencies
Excellent analytical ability
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to present effectively and convey complex ideas clearly and concisely
Effective interpersonal skills for team building and collaboration.

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