VP, Corporate Tax

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Spearhead Alight's global tax division, encompassing tax accounting, income tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax risk management, and strategic tax initiatives.

• Direct global income tax accounting and reporting in accordance with ASC 740.

• Supervise quarterly and annual tax provisions, tax-related SEC disclosures, effective tax rate analysis, and requisite documentation.

• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and updates on tax law.

• Collaborate with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, and Internal Audit on financial statement reporting.

• Maintain and improve tax-related internal controls and SOX compliance processes.

• Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of U.S. federal, state, local, and international income tax returns.

• Manage external service providers and monitor obligations regarding tax filings.

• Propel enhancements in the tax compliance process, focusing on automation and efficiency.

• Formulate, implement, and govern global transfer pricing policies.

• Supervise transfer pricing documentation and support for tax audits.

• Assess tax implications of business changes, transactions, restructurings, financing activities, and reorganizations.

• Lead tax due diligence and integration initiatives for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic transactions.

• Manage tax audits and examinations while resolving tax disputes.

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate organizational tax risks.

• Lead and develop the corporate tax team across global locations.

• Foster partnerships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, Human Resources, and business leadership.

• Communicate intricate tax matters to executive leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.

• Provide guidance to senior management on tax-related issues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field is mandatory.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in taxation.

• Background in public accounting, law firms, and/or multinational corporate tax environments.

• Extensive experience leading tax accounting and compliance functions within a large and complex organization.

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. federal income taxation and ASC 740 tax accounting.

• Proven expertise in partnership taxation and partnership structures.

• Experience in overseeing global transfer pricing programs.

• Experience managing external advisors, audits, and tax disputes.

• Previous experience in a public company setting.

• Experience with acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic business initiatives is preferred.

• CPA, JD, or a Master’s in Taxation is highly desirable.

• Advanced tax certification or specialized tax education is a plus.

• Must possess work authorization in the United States that does not currently or in the future require visa sponsorship.

• Must successfully complete relevant background checks.

• Capability to conduct virtual interviews via video; camera-on participation may be necessary.

• Occasional travel to a physical office location may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage starting from Day One.

• Well-being programs.

• Retirement plans with contribution matching.

• Generous time off.

• Parental leave.

• Continuing education opportunities.

• Career growth prospects.

• Flexible working arrangements wherever feasible.

• Competitive total rewards package.

• Bonus and/or incentive eligibility based on role and level.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, and observances.