VP Finance, Tax

AVEVA•Philadelphia, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Head of Tax- Americas oversees tax compliance, planning, and reporting for the Americas region, including South America, covering income and indirect taxes such as sales and use taxes, property taxes, unclaimed property, and VAT. The role calls for strong knowledge of US tax law and experience with a multinational company operating in South America and Canada, alongside strategic judgment, leadership, and effective collaboration across departments and the Global Tax Function. The position manages a team of three and reports to the Head of Global Tax. The posting identifies Houston, Lake Forest, San Leandro, and Philadelphia as locations and describes the role as remote, while also stating that it is hybrid and requires three days per week in the office. The working arrangement is to be confirmed during hiring.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 15 years of corporate tax experience, with a focus on US tax and international laws and regulations.
Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement tax strategies that drive business value.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, including the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels.
Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing and developing a team of tax professionals.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with tax software and ERP systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
High level of integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

CPA or advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement tax strategies that optimize the company’s tax position while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Lead tax planning initiatives to reduce tax liabilities and improve tax efficiency.
Research and interpret changes in tax laws and regulations, and assess their impact on the company’s tax position.
Advise other departments on tax-related matters, including transaction structuring, contract review, and financial planning.
Manage the Global transfer pricing policy for the Americas to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
Manage indirect tax strategy, governance, and compliance—including sales tax, VAT/GST, and use tax—and promote automation.
Support ERP changes with a focus on process automation to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Manage preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, including income, sales/use, property, and other applicable taxes.
Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure timely, accurate tax filings and compliance.
Manage relationships with tax authorities and respond to inquiries or audits.
Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of tax professionals.
Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting of tax liabilities and provisions.
Assist with due diligence and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
Manage the AVEVA Group’s transition from IFRS to US GAAP.