Chief Tax Officer

Description

• Oversee the preparation and review of all global tax filings, including federal, state, local, and international returns.
• Engage and manage relationships with external tax consultants and advisors as needed.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks, including uncertain tax positions and audit exposures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global tax team.
• Partner with Controllership, Legal, Treasury, FP&A, and external advisors to support business objectives and ensure tax efficiency.
• Serve as a technical expert and subject matter authority in sales and use tax regulations, filings, and compliance processes.
• Lead the quarterly and annual global consolidated income tax provision process.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls for tax processes and reporting.
• Develop and execute global tax strategies to optimize the company’s effective tax rate, manage cash taxes, and support business growth.
• Monitor and respond to changes in global tax legislation, ensuring the company remains compliant and competitive.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Communicate complex tax concepts and strategies clearly to non-tax stakeholders.
• Advise executive leadership on the tax implications of business initiatives, including M&A, expansions, divestitures, and legal entity rationalization.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Business acumen and executive presence
• High ethical standards and commitment to integrity.
• Advanced understanding and practical experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining SOX controls relevant to tax processes and financial reporting.
• Strategic and critical thinking
• CPA, Master of Taxation, JD, or other advanced degree required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Deep knowledge of US and international tax law, transfer pricing, and tax accounting (US GAAP, IFRS).
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in a corporate tax department with international operations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate with board members and executive leadership.
• Strong aptitude for identifying and implementing process improvements, including the use of new tax technology and automation tools.
• Demonstrated global mindset and cultural agility; effective leadership across diverse regions and within a matrix environment.
• Proficiency with tax technology and reporting tools (e.g., Alteryx, OneSource, Microsoft Office suite).
• Experience with large, multi-national, public companies (ideally in real estate or services).
• Demonstrated experience ensuring SEC compliance, including preparing and reviewing tax-related disclosures for SEC filings.
• At least 5 years of experience managing and developing teams.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance