VP, Indirect Tax

Why This Role Matters

World Fuel operates across multiple geographies, business lines, and tax jurisdictions, creating a uniquely complex indirect tax environment. As Vice President, Indirect Tax, you will shape the long-term vision for the function while delivering operational excellence today. You will have the opportunity to influence enterprise strategy, modernize processes through technology and automation, strengthen governance, and build a high-performing global team. Your work will directly impact risk management, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and the company's ability to scale globally.

What You'll Do

• Shape the Global Indirect Tax Strategy
• Develop and execute the global vision, strategy, and operating model for indirect tax compliance.
• Serve as the executive leader and trusted advisor on indirect tax matters across the organization.
• Anticipate emerging regulatory developments and drive proactive business readiness.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on compliance risk, operational effectiveness, and transformation opportunities.
• Lead Transformation and Operational Excellence
• Design and implement a best-in-class global compliance operating model.
• Drive standardization, centralization, and continuous improvement across indirect tax processes.
• Create sustainable processes that support future business growth.

Ensure World-Class Compliance and Governance

• Maintain oversight of indirect tax compliance activities across all relevant jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete filing obligations are met globally.
• Establish and strengthen governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Build and maintain a strong control environment focused on audit readiness and risk mitigation.

Drive Technology and Digital Enablement

• Champion the use of technology, automation, analytics, and reporting solutions.
• Lead the adoption of tax technology platforms and process automation tools.
• Improve data quality, reporting accuracy, operational transparency, and efficiency through digital transformation.
• Partner with Finance, IT, and business leaders to create scalable solutions that support future needs.

Build and Develop a High-Performing Organization

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of indirect tax professionals.
• Develop talent, succession plans, and organizational capabilities.
• Create a culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Tax, IT, Audit, Legal, and the broader business.

Influence at the Executive Level

• Deliver insights and recommendations to senior leadership regarding compliance performance, emerging risks, and strategic initiatives.
• Communicate complex tax matters clearly to executive stakeholders.
• Support enterprise decision-making through data-driven analysis and strategic guidance.