Vice President of Tax

Vice President of Global TaxLocation: Atlanta, Georgia Industry: Global Manufacturing Company Size: Privately Held | $10B+ RevenuePosition OverviewA privately held global manufacturing organization with more than $10B in annual revenue is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Global Tax to lead the worldwide tax function. This executive leadership role will oversee all aspects of domestic and international tax operations, compliance, planning, regulatory filings, and tax strategy across multiple global jurisdictions.The VP of Global Tax will provide leadership to a high-performing team of 10+ tax professionals while partnering closely with executive leadership, finance, legal, operations, and external advisors to ensure best-in-class tax governance and risk management. This role requires deep expertise in global tax compliance, foreign tax structures, international regulations, and manufacturing industry complexities.This position is based in the Atlanta, GA area and offers significant visibility to executive leadership within a rapidly growing global enterprise.Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Tax LeadershipLead and mentor a global tax team of 10+ professionals across corporate tax, international tax, indirect tax, and compliance functions.Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, development, and operational excellence.Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding global tax risks, opportunities, and regulatory changes.Tax Compliance & Regulatory OversightOversee all U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax compliance and reporting requirements.Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of corporate income tax returns, transfer pricing documentation, VAT/GST filings, and other global tax obligations.Direct global tax provision processes in accordance with ASC 740 and applicable accounting standards.Manage relationships with external auditors, tax authorities, and consulting firms.International & Foreign Tax StrategyProvide leadership on international tax structures, foreign tax credits, transfer pricing, BEPS initiatives, Pillar Two readiness, and cross-border transactions.Evaluate and optimize global tax strategies while maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions.Support mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and global expansion initiatives from a tax perspective.Monitor global tax legislation and proactively assess business impact.Operational & Financial PartnershipPartner closely with the CFO, Controller, Treasury, Legal, and operational leadership teams.Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiencies within the tax function.Support strategic business initiatives through tax modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.Develop internal controls and governance processes to minimize risk and ensure compliance.QualificationsBachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.CPA and/or Master in Taxation strongly preferred.15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant international tax leadership.Experience within a large multinational manufacturing organization strongly preferred.Deep expertise in:Global corporate tax complianceInternational tax regulationsTransfer pricingForeign tax structuresASC 740Multi-jurisdictional regulatory filingsProven leadership experience managing and developing large tax teams.Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.Experience managing complex audits and global tax risk environments.Advanced knowledge of ERP systems, tax technologies, and process improvement initiatives.Preferred ExperienceExperience within privately held or family-owned global enterprises.Exposure to manufacturing, industrial, supply chain, or distribution environments.Experience supporting international operations across EMEA, APAC, and LATAM regions.Background leading global tax transformation or automation initiatives.Compensation & BenefitsHighly competitive executive compensation packagePerformance-based bonus opportunityLong-term incentive potentialComprehensive health and retirement benefitsExecutive-level visibility and career growth opportunityLeadership ProfileThe ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on tax executive who thrives in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment. This leader must possess the ability to balance technical excellence with operational leadership while building trusted relationships across the organization. The company seeks a professional with a strong ownership mentality, high integrity, and the ability to lead through complexity on a global scale.