VP, Tax

Company Description

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Job Description

What you get to do in this role:

We are looking for a talented Vice President of Tax to lead our global tax strategies and operations as we reach our vision of becoming the Defining Enterprise Software Company of the 21st Century (DESCO21C). This pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to shape our tax landscape, drive efficiency, and contribute to our continued growth and success. Reporting directly to the CFO the VP of Tax will have responsibility for the following:

• Lead the Company’s global tax strategy that aligns with its business objectives and is responsive to the continuous change in global tax laws.
• Build and maintain close working relationships with internal partners, peers, and executive management.
• Bring a strategic mindset and advise leadership in company decision-making to ensure business planning accounts for tax considerations.
• Oversee tax planning to support the rapid business and global growth of the company.
• Lead the tax team with a growth mentality and mentor tax team members to promote a high-performance culture which emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and ServiceNow values.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP tax accounting and US and international tax laws and regulations.
• Champion operational excellence through process improvement leveraging best practices and technology to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Participate as a leader in the tax community to help shape and implement sound tax policy in the U.S. and abroad.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you have:

The ideal candidate should demonstrate experience and success with the responsibilities outlined above, and as broadly defined, would also have experience in the following areas:

• Relevant Technical Expertise: 20+ years of experience, encompassing significant tenure within Big 4 public accounting and substantial industry exposure. In-depth expertise in US GAAP accounting for income taxes, US tax planning, and M&A activities. Familiarity with international tax is advantageous. Proven ability to undertake comprehensive tax research, resulting in well-informed decisions. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities, adaptable in dynamic environments. Track record of excelling within fast-paced, high-growth settings, adept at seizing unexpected opportunities and resolving challenges. Strong business acumen, capable of generating insightful analyses that drive informed decision-making.
• Business Partnering and Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of successfully collaborating with internal business partners and advisors  to evaluate business opportunities and global initiatives through a tax lens. Aptitude for harmonizing strategic vision with hands-on operational leadership.
• Experience at Scale: Experience scaling and improving processes, systems and the team in a rapidly expanding business. Continuously innovating to introduce best-in-class process, discipline and financial rigor to support and enable the business’ growth.

Driving Results

• Create a clear strategic vision for ta