VP, Global Tax

The VP of Global Tax will be a key leader within the finance organization, responsible for all aspects of the company's global tax strategy, planning, and compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in both direct and indirect taxation, a strong understanding of FCC regulations, and experience with the unique tax challenges of the SaaS and telecommunications industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Tax Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive global tax strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and minimizes tax risk.
• Direct Tax: Oversee all aspects of global direct tax, including income tax compliance, transfer pricing, and tax provisions for our international operations.
• Indirect Tax: Manage all indirect tax matters, including sales and use tax, VAT, telecommunications tax, FCC compliance and other transactional taxes across all jurisdictions.
• FCC Compliance: Ensure compliance with all tax-related aspects of FCC regulations, including universal service fund (USF) contributions and other regulatory fees.
• Telecom Product Expertise: Provide tax guidance on new product introductions and service offerings, ensuring that all tax implications are identified and addressed.
• Tax Planning: Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the company's tax position.
• Audit Defense: Manage all tax audits and controversies with tax authorities around the world.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including sales, legal, accounting, and business operations, to provide tax support and guidance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA and/or JD with a tax emphasis is highly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive tax leadership experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm, with a focus on the technology or telecommunications industry.
• Proven expertise in both direct and indirect taxation on a global scale.
• In-depth knowledge of FCC regulations and their tax implications.
• Experience with the tax treatment of telecommunications products and services.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a demonstrated ability to identify and implement effective tax planning strategies.