Senior Vice President of Tax

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WORK TYPE: Onsite 

LOCATION DETAILS: 4 days of work onsite in Farmers Branch Headquarters, Friday is a flex day. 

WORK HOURS: Full-time, Exempt 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT 

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Tax is a high-impact executive role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive enterprise tax strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term objectives and regulatory obligations. Operating within a private-equity owned consumer goods and manufacturing enterprise, this leader will oversee all aspects of tax compliance, identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and optimize the organization’s effective tax rate. This position directly supports the CFO and Audit Committee and serves as the strategic liaison to the Board of Directors on all tax-related matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Lead the development of tax strategies that optimize the effective tax rate and cash flow while ensuring full compliance with U.S.and International laws and regulations.

• Evaluate the tax implications of complex corporate activities, including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and international expansion.

• Advise senior leadership and the Board on emerging tax policy, regulatory changes, and structural optimization opportunities.

Tax Reporting & Compliance

• Direct the accurate and timely preparation of tax provisions under ASC 740 and ensure full alignment with SEC reporting standards (10-K, 10-Q, earnings releases).

• Manage compliance with all applicable tax jurisdictions including U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax filings.

• Oversee audit defense, controversy management, and responses to taxing authorities.

Board and Executive-Level Reporting

• Prepare and present executive-level tax updates to the Audit Committee.

• Provide visibility into key tax positions, policy shifts, and financial exposures through  memosand scenario planning.

Operational Oversight & Team Development

• Lead and develop the tax team with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Drive standardization, process improvement, and digital transformation across tax reporting and compliance activities.

• Partner with Treasury, Accounting, Legal, and Business Units to support integrated financial decision-making.

Risk Management & Governance

• Strong command of tax risk assessment frameworks and internal control environments; known for setting a high bar for ethics, transparency, and accountability.

• Establish and enforce strong internal controls, ensuring tax policies align with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and US GAAP standards.

• Oversee the implementation of tax technologies to enhance transparency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic Vision: Capable of designing and leading a forward-looking tax strategy that aligns with business growth, manufacturing footprint, and global expansion.

Board-Ready Communication: Able to distill and present complex tax matters to non-technical senior audiences, including Directors, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Technical Mastery: Deep, hands-on technical expertise in U.S. corporate tax, indirect taxes, and tax accounting standards.

Executive Influence: Adept at managing cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior decision-makers through data-driven insights and clear recommendations.

People Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and scale a high-performing tax team; recognized as a builder of talent and culture.

Operational Excellence: Experience deploying tax technology platforms and optimizing processes for co