Senior Director, Global Head of Tax

Vail Resorts • Remo, VA

6d • $230,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vail Resorts is seeking a Global Head of Tax to lead the strategic direction and operations of its global tax department. The role may be performed remotely from an eligible location or from the company’s corporate headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado. The leader reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), serves on the Accounting leadership team, and leads a team of eight tax professionals, with the possibility of taking on additional scope based on leadership and performance.

The role covers tax planning and research, tax accounting, compliance, acquisition integration, and talent development. The Global Head of Tax is responsible for income tax accounting, worldwide tax compliance, and tax planning, while helping drive business value through tax strategy. The position oversees direct and indirect tax matters, supports the company’s growth and acquisition strategy, and develops the tax team’s capabilities and culture.

The expected compensation is $230,000–$250,000 plus an annual bonus and equity. The role is year-round and full-time. Vail Resorts offers a hybrid work environment for employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office, with on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and flexibility to work off-site Monday and Friday. Employees outside commuting distance may work remotely from specified locations. Work-location arrangements may change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of U.S. federal and/or state corporate tax experience, either in-house with U.S. multinational corporations or in public accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in tax or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements and ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive projects concurrently.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to communicate priorities and tradeoffs effectively to leadership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Broad understanding of U.S. corporate tax law and ability to develop global tax strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a broad range of tax matters in diverse jurisdictions.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to effectively manage and build the capabilities and culture of a high-performing professional team.

Nice To Haves

• Combination of CPA-firm and industry experience.
• Advanced degree, such as an MST and/or J.D.
• Licensed CPA.
• Process-improvement experience.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency.
• Exceptional listening skills and openness to feedback.
• Outstanding organizational and analytical skills.
• Commitment to people development.
• Collaborative team approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organization’s tax strategy and policy.
• Direct tax planning and compliance for federal, state, local, and international tax laws, including requirements in Canada, Australia, and Switzerland and Pillar II.
• Oversee quarterly and year-end tax provisions and related financial reporting, including forecasts of effective tax rate and cash taxes.
• Provide due diligence and structural advice for transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border structures.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, international, and SEC requirements; keep current on regulations and advise management and outside advisors on new requirements.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation, policies, and studies.
• Connect tax strategy and planning to business outcomes and enterprise value; synthesize complex tax issues into executive-level presentations and communications.
• Conduct and manage technical tax research and provide executive-level analysis to support decisions by senior leaders.
• Lead, develop, and inspire the corporate tax team, including acquiring, developing, and retaining talent.
• Contribute an enterprise-level perspective to the Accounting leadership team and support strategic, talent, and process-improvement efforts in Finance.
• Implement global tax-function best practices to support company growth, organic initiatives, and acquisitions.
• Oversee domestic and foreign tax audits, protests, and appeals; defend tax positions and negotiate favorable outcomes.
• Lead execution of SOX controls for accurate quarterly and annual accounting for global income taxes, without errors or control deficiencies.
• Oversee the team responsible for North American sales and use tax returns, tax-accrual reconciliations, and tax audits.
• Develop a long-term strategic plan for direct and indirect taxes.
• Assess the worldwide legal structure, identify tax-planning opportunities, and recommend structural changes.
• Develop strategies for optimizing the state tax structure for cash taxes and effective tax rate.
• Ensure tax returns are completed and filed on time and accurately.

Benefits

• Ski passes for employees, discounted lift tickets for friends and family, and free ski lessons.
• Employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training and professional development.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision plans, subject to eligibility.
• Free ski passes for dependents.
• Critical illness and accident plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior