VP Global Tax

This role is 4 days/week in SF (Presidio), Boston, or Manhattan.Seeking a Global Tax VP for a $3 billion+ revenue publicly-traded tech company.Company has both hardware and software components and does business on every continent. VP will lead existing, very strong tax team of over 10 professionals, and be a true strategic thought partner to the CAO and the CFO.Primary Responsibilities:Global Tax Strategy & Planning • Develop and execute a tax strategy aligned with global supply chain design, IP ownership, and long-term corporate objectives. • Optimize global effective tax rate while maintaining compliance, transparency, and reputational integrity. • Advise leadership on tax implications of strategic initiatives, financing, acquisitions, and geographic expansion. • Support R&D, design, and licensing structures through tax-efficient planning.OECD Pillar Two & Global Minimum Tax• Lead enterprise implementation and ongoing compliance with OECD Pillar Two (GloBE) rules. • Model jurisdictional effective tax rates and assess top-up tax exposure across operating regions. • Design structural and operational responses to mitigate Pillar Two impacts while preserving commercial flexibility. • Monitor adoption and regulatory guidance across the U.S., EU, China, Singapore, Israel, and other jurisdictions.Transfer Pricing & Intercompany Structuring• Design and maintain robust transfer pricing policies consistent with OECD guidelines and local country requirements. • Oversee pricing of intercompany transactions including: o IP licensing and cost sharing o Semiconductor design and engineering services o Contract manufacturing and foundry relationships o Distribution and regional sales support • Ensure contemporaneous documentation, benchmarking, and audit defense readiness. • Manage advance pricing agreements (APAs) and competent authority matters.Cayman Islands Economic Substance & Governance • Ensure compliance with Cayman Islands economic substance regulations. • Advise on governance practices, board oversight, and decision-making protocols necessary to maintain substance and tax integrity. • Align operational realities with parent company structure and tax positions.International Tax Compliance & Risk Management • Oversee tax compliance, reporting, and risk management across all jurisdictions. • Ensure adherence to U.S. international tax rules, including GILTI, FDII, Subpart F, BEAT, and foreign tax credit optimization. • Monitor tax developments in PRC China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Israel, and Canada. • Lead global tax audit defense and controversy resolution.Supply Chain & IP Structuring • Partner with operations, legal, and R&D leadership to align tax planning with semiconductor design, manufacturing, and distribution models. • Advise on tax considerations related to foundry partnerships, packaging/testing operations, and cross-border IP development. • Evaluate incentives and tax credits related to R&D and technology innovation, including Israel and Singapore programs.Financial Reporting & Governance• Lead ASC 740 tax accounting, uncertain tax positions, and public disclosures. • Ensure robust internal controls over tax reporting and compliance. • Provide regular reporting to the CFO and Audit Committee on tax risks, exposures, and strategic initiatives. • Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.Leadership & Team Development • Build and lead a high-performing global tax organization. • Develop internal expertise aligned with evolving global tax frameworks. • Manage global advisors efficiently and strategically.Qualifications & Experience Required• 18+ years of progressive international tax leadership experience. • Deep expertise in multinational tax structures and cross-border planning. • Demonstrated experience implementing OECD Pillar Two frameworks. • Extensive transfer pricing expertise in IP-intensive industries. • Strong knowledge of Cayman Islands economic substance requirements. • Experience managing tax matters across the U.S., Greater China, Asia-Pacific, Israel, and Canada. • Public company experience and expertise in ASC 740 reporting.Preferred • Semiconductor, technology, and IP-driven business experience. • Experience with global R&D structuring and contract manufacturing models. • CPA, JD, or LLM (Taxation) preferred. • Experience with APAs and global tax controversy.Leadership Competencies • Strategic and commercially minded. • Ability to translate complex tax regimes into actionable business strategy. • Credible advisor to executive leadership and Board. • Strong governance mindset and risk awareness. • Effective leader in a complex multinational environment.Strategic Importance of the RoleThis role is critical to maintaining a resilient and compliant global structure amid unprecedented international tax reform. The VP of Global Taxation will help safeguard the company’s intellectual property value, optimize its global tax posture, and ensure operational flexibility as the semiconductor industry continues to scale globally.