Senior Vice President, Tax Accounting & Strategy

About the role

The Senior Vice President for Global Tax will lead tax strategy, U.S. GAAP compliance, transfer pricing, and align tax goals with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee U.S. GAAP tax accounting, reporting, and compliance, including uncertain tax positions and quarterly tax provision/disclosures
• Collaborate on global effective tax rate forecasting with Corporate Planning and international tax teams
• Build and maintain documentation for transfer pricing policies and assertions
• Assess and monitor global tax law changes and their impact on the company
• Ensure strong internal controls and lead tax audits to maintain compliance
• Drive tax strategy development and execution aligned with company goals and risk profile
• Implement technology and process improvements to enhance tax function efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team while fostering collaboration with finance and business leaders

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in tax accounting and strategy with large, multi-national organizations, including at least 10 years in leadership roles supporting executive teams
• Expertise in ASC 740, including application to complex tax, accounting, and financial transactions, as well as understanding of ASC 740-related SEC disclosure requirements (e.g., ASU 2023-09)
• Proven ability to compute and analyze global tax provisions, assess reserves for uncertain tax positions, and forecast global tax impacts within complex multi-national structures
• Extensive experience with tax planning, optimization strategies under OECD Pillar II, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, and M&A tax implications, including risk analysis and structuring recommendations
• Strong knowledge of global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/indirect tax, withholding taxes, and monitoring/implementing new legislative changes
• Demonstrated ability to enhance SOX controls, identify and mitigate financial/operational risks, and maximize U.S. federal and state tax filing positions while minimizing audit exposure
• Strategic thinker with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, capable of engaging C-suite executives and translating complex tax concepts into actionable insights
• Proven leadership in building high-performing teams and fostering innovation through technology, with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and a strong curiosity for learning how emerging tools like AI can be responsibly integrated to drive efficiency, improve processes, and manage risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification required
• Masters in Taxation or MBA degree preferred

Skills

• Expertise in ASC 740
• Knowledge of global tax compliance
• Experience with tax planning, optimization strategies under OECD Pillar II
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Leadership in building high-performing teams
• Foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, parental leave, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, a discounted employee stock purchase plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The anticipated hiring base salary range for this position is $198,300.00 - $287,550.00, depending on factors such as experience, education, level, skills, and location. This range is based on a full-time position. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for incentive compensation.

Schedule

N/A

Skills and Competencies

- 15+ years of experience in tax accounting and strategy with large, multi-national organizations, including at least 10 years in leadership roles supporting executive teams - Expertise in ASC 740, including application to complex tax, accounting, and financial transactions, as well as understanding of ASC 740-related SEC disclosure requirements (e.g., ASU 2023-09) - Proven ability to compute and analyze global tax provisions, assess reserves for uncertain tax positions, and forecast global tax impacts within complex multi-national structures - Extensive experience with tax planning, optimization strategies under OECD Pillar II, intercompany agreements, transfer pricing, and M&A tax implications, including risk analysis and structuring recommendations - Strong knowledge of global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/indirect tax, withholding taxes, and monitoring/implementing new legislative changes - Demonstrated ability to enhance SOX controls, identify and mitigate financial/operational risks, and maximize U.S. federal and state tax filing positions while minimizing audit exposure - Strategic thinker with excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, capable of engaging C-suite executives and translating complex tax concepts into actionable insights - Proven leadership in building high-performing teams and fostering innovation through technology, with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence concepts and a strong curiosity for learning how emerging tools like AI can be responsibly integrated to drive efficiency, improve processes, and manage risks - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA certification required - Masters in Taxation or MBA degree preferred

Company

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Moody's also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or based on a sincerely held religious belief in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about a reasonable accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email accommodations@moodys.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only, and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications

Location

San Francisco