VP, Strategy & Operations

OverviewCSC Corptax delivers trusted enterprise tax solutions for U.S. and global compliance, provision and planning. Our single tax system centralizes tax data and workflows, combining AI-informed automation and analytics for accuracy, control, and insight that supports business strategy.PositionVP of Strategy and Operations — Wilmington, DE or Remote-U.S. — Monday to FridayResponsibilitiesServe as a trusted thought partner to the President. Shape agendas for key leadership forums, drive preparation and decision quality, document decisions, and ensure follow-through on commitments.Lead annual and quarterly planning in partnership with functional leaders. Translate strategy into a focused set of priorities, success metrics (OKRs/KPIs), and clear owners; drive alignment on sequencing, capacity, and trade-offs.Establish and run the operating rhythm that keeps strategic initiatives on track—portfolio reviews, dashboards, risk/issue escalation, and accountability mechanisms.Lead high-impact initiatives that do not have a natural home; stand up plans, roles, and milestones; unblock teams; drive initiatives to measurable outcomes.Identify friction and inefficiency across the business and drive improvements using AI, automation, analytics, and process redesign. Partner with Product/Engineering and the AI team to identify use cases, drive adoption, and measure impact.Support evaluation of organic and inorganic growth opportunities (e.g., partnerships, product adjacencies, acquisitions); build business cases with Finance, support diligence as needed, and help plan integration and execution.Drive outcomes through influence across Finance, HR, Engineering, Product, Sales, and Operations; build trusted relationships, clarify ownership, and hold the line on priorities, timelines, and results.QualificationsBachelor's degree preferred; 10–15 years of professional experience owning outcomes in a SaaS or software environment, with a track record of delivering measurable results.Experience in accounting, fintech, ERP, or GRC software; familiarity with complex products, regulated environments, and customers.Fluency in AI automation: ability to translate possibilities into real workflows, adoption plans, and measurable impact.Financial acumen: comfort with business cases, unit economics, and investment trade-offs; ability to partner effectively with Finance.Ability to bring clarity to ambiguity; diagnose root causes, frame options, drive decisions, and build practical plans teams can execute.Bias for action: move quickly, learn quickly, iterate, and maintain sound judgment while bringing others along through clarity and momentum.Experience in a matrix environment; strong cadence management (OKRs/KPIs, portfolio reviews), accountability, and senior-leader communication skills.Preferred QualificationsStrategy consulting background (Big 4, MBB, or boutique) with operating ownership.Experience leading or supporting M&A transactions and post-merger integration.Background in FP&A, corporate development, business operations, or Chief of Staff roles.J-18808-Ljbffr