Description
Vice President, Global Tax – United States (East Coast or Central Time Preferred)
Confidential Search | Global Manufacturing & Consumer Business | $3B+ Revenue
A global manufacturing and consumer products group is seeking a Vice President, Global Tax to design, build, and lead a world-class tax function from the ground up.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this newly created position will define the global tax vision, execute strategy, and establish a cohesive tax structure spanning 40+ legal entities across 20+ jurisdictions. The business has recently undergone major transformation following significant investment and is now shifting from a historically U.S.-centric model to a truly global organization — targeting aggressive growth and acquisition activity over the next 12–24 months.
This role will appeal to a high-potential tax executive who thrives in complex, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environments, and who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and scale an integrated global tax organization, aligning tax governance, planning, and compliance across regions.
- Develop and deliver a global tax strategy that supports expansion, M&A integration, and long-term capital deployment.
- Oversee transfer pricing, international tax planning, and cross-border structuring initiatives.
- Implement tax risk frameworks, internal controls, and reporting standards (ASC 740 / IAS 12).
- Act as a trusted partner to Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Corporate Development functions, embedding tax into strategic decision-making.
- Lead and grow a small but developing team (currently four, expanding to ten) across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
The Ideal Profile
- 15+ years of progressive tax leadership in multinational, matrixed environments.
- Deep expertise in U.S. and international tax, transfer pricing, and cross-border structuring.
- Proven experience in M&A, global expansion, and organizational transformation.
- Background with complex, multi-entity businesses in manufacturing, consumer goods, or industrial sectors.
- Hands-on, agile leader comfortable operating in lean environments while building scalable global processes.
- Culturally humble, collaborative, and “we-first” mindset.
- Ideally based in the East Coast or Central U.S. time zone.
The Process
Three-stage interview process involving senior leadership and global finance stakeholders. The company is open to appointing the right person immediately, though the full process may conclude early next year.
This is a confidential retained search.
To learn more or discuss the role in detail under NDA.
