VP of Tax

Our client in the greater Milwaukee area is looking for a VP of Tax. This client is looking for someone with 15+ years of related experience, CPA, and highly organized.

The VP of Tax will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage preparation and completion of federal, state, and international income tax returns, including supporting analysis and documentation.
• Oversee income tax accounting for U.S. and international subsidiaries.
• Optimize the company’s effective tax rate, including oversight of R&D tax credits.
• Lead U.S. and international tax planning projects, including legal entity reorganizations, structuring, global operating models, financing, and transfer pricing.
• Evaluate and manage the impact of U.S. tax reform and other regulatory changes.
• Support M&A due diligence, structuring, and post-acquisition integration.
• Manage calculations of tax attributes and items related to foreign corporations.
• Oversee indirect tax compliance, including sales, use, and property tax filings.
• Direct defense of international, federal, and state income tax audits, as well as state and local sales & use tax audits.
• Administer transfer pricing arrangements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop professional staff, setting clear goals and aligning team objectives with company strategy.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and liaison to management and cross-functional teams on tax-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements related to income tax accounting.
• Manage and minimize cash tax payments through proactive planning.
• Drive talent management within the tax function, including performance management, succession planning, recognition, and continuous development.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.

The VP of Tax will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field
• 15+ years of tax and/or accounting experience.
• CPA
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer