VP, Global Tax
Revlon · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
HybridFinance$260k–$320k/yrFull-time
Summary
The Vice President (VP), Corporate Tax is the senior executive leader responsible for shaping and directing the company’s global tax strategy, overseeing tax planning, tax accounting (ASC 740), tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax risk management. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, this role partners closely with executive leadership to support strategic business initiatives, optimize outcomes, and ensure compliance with global tax regulations.
BASIC FUNCTION
Global Tax Strategy, Planning & Risk Management
- Set and execute the enterprise-wide tax strategy, balancing effective tax rate, cash tax optimization, and risk posture across jurisdictions.
- Identify and implement cash tax planning strategies, proactively advising leadership on opportunities and risks.
- Monitor and evaluate changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws and regulations, assess impact, and drive mitigation plans.
- Lead and oversee tax-related initiatives, optimization, and transformational activities, including transfer pricing strategy.
- Design, evaluate, and implement the tax operating model, including determining the appropriate balance of in-house, outsourced, and co-sourced activities.
Tax Accounting (ASC 740), Provision, & Reporting Governance
- Direct all aspects of tax accounting under U.S. GAAP / ASC 740, including quarterly and annual tax provisions.
- Oversee and ensure strong documentation and controls for tax processes to satisfy SOX 404 requirements.
- Oversee preparation/review of tax-related external reporting and disclosures (e.g., SEC disclosures, where applicable), including technical memos on key ASC 740 areas (valuation allowance, uncertain tax positions, etc.).
- Oversee income tax reserve computations and uncertain tax positions governance.
- Lead efforts to remediate material weaknesses and streamline the tax provision and close process.
Global Compliance, Returns & Operational Execution
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of all global direct tax returns and related transfer pricing requirements; oversee outsourced and in-house delivery model.
- Oversee U.S. federal consolidated and state income tax return process (outsourced and/or co-sourced), including review of workpapers where needed.
- Cook up with foreign offices and stakeholders regarding non-U.S. returns and provisions; review key international tax accounts (e.g., CFC foreign income tax accounts) for accuracy.
- Oversee estimated tax payments and cash tax forecasting inputs as required.
Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Tax Leadership
- Transfer pricing initiatives and oversee preparation/review of transfer pricing analyses and documentation.
- Oversee governance and advancement of a critical global tax initiative, prioritizing high-risk jurisdictions and exposures.
- Lead complex cross-border tax matters and ensure alignment between tax strategy and business operations.
Tax Controversy, Audits & Authority Management
- Lead global tax audits, inquiries, and disputes; manage federal and state income tax audits and resolve notices/requests.
- Own relationships with external auditors related to tax accounting, provision, and tax risk matters.
- Proactively identify and manage key tax risk areas.
Enterprise Projects, Transformation & Special Initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally on enterprise initiatives such as legal entity rationalization (LER), restructurings, system implementations and integrations, and other tax projects.
- Drive improvements in tax processes to simplify, automate, and improve speed/quality (including systems and data) in partnership with Finance/Tech.
- Lead readiness and execution for emerging global tax requirements and related governance.
Leadership, Operating Model & Financial Management
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global tax team; set clear priorities, develop talent, and drive accountability.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, tax policies, and governance frameworks.
- Establish clear decision rights and escalation protocols, escalating significant or enterprise-level tax matters to the Chief Accounting Officer, as appropriate.
- Manage tax professional fees accruals and the tax department budget.
- Foster strong working relationships across Finance, Legal, Accounting, Tech, and Treasury globally.