Global Tax Planning Lead

VF Corporation

7d•$144,000 - $180,000

About The Position

At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture - visit VF Careers or www.vfc.com. What will you do? The International Tax group at VF plays a vital role within the finance function, leading strategic efforts in planning, reporting, and managing controversies tied to VF’s international tax position. With operations spanning over 150 legal entities and 100+ countries, this team navigates a dynamic global tax landscape, ensuring compliance with evolving US international tax legislation—including GILTI, Subpart F, FDII, Foreign Tax Credits, and BEAT—as well as tax regulations in key jurisdictions worldwide. To succeed, the team must possess a comprehensive understanding of VF's global business across its brands and functions, combining rigorous attention to detail with a strong work ethic. Non-compliance with international tax requirements could lead to significant financial risks through audits, penalties, and interest. Effective management of the international legal entity structure delivers substantial benefits, such as optimized tax rates and the preservation of free cash flow. Through robust planning, accurate reporting, and thorough documentation, VF’s International Tax group safeguards the organization against risk while driving financial efficiency. A day in the life of a Global Tax Planning Lead at VF looks a little like this. This position is responsible for managing the strategic, value driving international tax planning opportunities, as well as supporting the maintenance and enhancement of the company's international provision and compliance reporting. Critical responsibilities include global tax planning and implementation, international expansion plans, compliance of all U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws, ASC 740 reporting cross-border transaction requirements, and developing working relationships across cross-functional teams while reporting to the Senior Director of International Tax & Transfer Pricing. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Strategic leadership: Managing and directing internal team members (and external advisors) on significant cross-functional projects and tax planning initiatives including M&A, supply chain, intellectual property (IP) and legal entity rationalization (LER) through analysis of US tax and local country tax issues Subject matter expertise: Provide taxation expertise, consultation, and deliverables for international acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations by overseeing legal agreements, coordination with treasury and other key stakeholders, working with finance and systems, and ensuring US and local tax issues are understood, documented, and mitigated Key relationship management: Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to drive implementation of global business initiatives and international expansion plans while identifying and addressing tax issues. Cash management and financing: Lead Treasury and Finance functions for the International tax team, including cash repatriations, maintenance of cash pooling arrangements and intercompany financing, as well as direct coordination with director peers in Treasury and Financial Reporting Coordination across global teams: Coordinating with Accounting, Supply Chain, Legal, Treasury, and other functional groups within the company to ensure efficient ongoing operations across the company US GAAP and global tax reporting: Provide insight into and own specific components of the following US GAAP quarterly and year-end tax provision processes including the US international tax calculations and impact of GILTI, Sub F, foreign tax credits, FDII, BEAT, APB 23, and any acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, or restructuring and legal entity level tax calculations International tax compliance processes including, but not limited to, GILTI, Sub F, foreign tax credits, FDII, and BEAT, and any acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, or restructuring Process improvement to drive efficiency: Establish control-related standards and procedures for US International tax matters to ensure proper reporting and risk mitigation of the US tax provision. Mitigation of financial risk for the company: Manage international tax IRS exam issues as they arise, including development of strategy of responses and ultimately the response to provide. Provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports, including goal setting, performance feedback, career development planning, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Requirements

Specific knowledge of US international tax rules including but not limited to GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, FDII, and BEAT
Specific knowledge of US tax, M&A and reorganization rules
Experience in complex tax modeling and international tax planning
Knowledge of MS Power Products (e.g., BI, Query, Apps, and Automate), MS Office, and OneSource a plus
Experience independently managing various projects and teams
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent, CPA, or advanced degree
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to work in a team environment required

Responsibilities

Managing and directing internal team members (and external advisors) on significant cross-functional projects and tax planning initiatives including M&A, supply chain, intellectual property (IP) and legal entity rationalization (LER) through analysis of US tax and local country tax issues
Provide taxation expertise, consultation, and deliverables for international acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations by overseeing legal agreements, coordination with treasury and other key stakeholders, working with finance and systems, and ensuring US and local tax issues are understood, documented, and mitigated
Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to drive implementation of global business initiatives and international expansion plans while identifying and addressing tax issues.
Lead Treasury and Finance functions for the International tax team, including cash repatriations, maintenance of cash pooling arrangements and intercompany financing, as well as direct coordination with director peers in Treasury and Financial Reporting
Coordinating with Accounting, Supply Chain, Legal, Treasury, and other functional groups within the company to ensure efficient ongoing operations across the company
Provide insight into and own specific components of the following US GAAP quarterly and year-end tax provision processes including the US international tax calculations and impact of GILTI, Sub F, foreign tax credits, FDII, BEAT, APB 23, and any acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, or restructuring and legal entity level tax calculations
International tax compliance processes including, but not limited to, GILTI, Sub F, foreign tax credits, FDII, and BEAT, and any acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, or restructuring
Establish control-related standards and procedures for US International tax matters to ensure proper reporting and risk mitigation of the US tax provision.
Manage international tax IRS exam issues as they arise, including development of strategy of responses and ultimately the response to provide.
Provide leadership and mentorship to direct reports, including goal setting, performance feedback, career development planning, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.