Vice President of Tax

Job SummaryThe Vice President (VP) of Tax is a strategic executive leader responsible for overseeing TEP’s tax strategy, compliance, and risk management across its U.S. and Canadian operations. This role ensures the company meets all federal, state, provincial, and local tax obligations while optimizing tax positions to support long-term financial goals. As a key advisor to the CFO, the VP of Tax will translate complex tax legislation—particularly North American sales, use, and income tax—into actionable business insights.Key ResponsibilitiesNorth American Tax Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive tax strategies for U.S. and Canadian entities to minimize the effective tax rate (ETR) and maximize after-tax cash flow. Identify regional tax-saving opportunities, including R&D credits and state/local investment incentives.Multi-Jurisdictional Compliance: Oversee the timely filing of all U.S. (Federal/State) and Canadian (Federal/Provincial) income, sales, use, property, and GST/HST/QST tax returns. Manage the Company’s local and state sales/use tax requirements inherent to TEP’s engineering services.Tax Provision & Reporting: Lead the annual and quarterly tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740 (FAS 109). Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting disclosures related to tax.M&A and Transactions: Provide expert tax guidance on North American mergers, acquisitions, and internal restructurings. Conduct due diligence and design tax-efficient deal structures for new investments.External Advisor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external tax advisors and third-party return preparers. Ensure cost-effective partnerships and high-quality deliverables from outside firms.Audit Defense: Lead and defend the company in federal, state, and provincial tax audits. (p. 1) Manage relationships with tax authorities to ensure favorable resolutions with minimal financial exposure.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.Experience: 12–15+ years of progressive tax experience, with a focus on large corporate environments or Big Four firms. (p. 1) Proven experience managing complex, multi-state sales and use tax compliance is essential.Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and cross-border tax issues between the U.S. and Canada.Soft Skills: Exceptional ability to communicate complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders and strong analytical problem-solving skills.Performance Indicators (KPIs)Optimization of the North American Effective Tax Rate (ETR).Accuracy and zero-penalty compliance for state/local sales and use tax filings.Successful resolution of audits with minimal financial exposure.Effective budget management regarding external professional service fees.