Senior Manager, International Tax

VF Corporation•Denver, CO

8d•$133,920 - $167,400

About The Position

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.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in US international tax with aspects of US federal compliance and US GAAP tax provision is preferred
Specific knowledge of US international tax rules including but not limited to GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, FDII, and BEAT
Working knowledge of US tax M&A and reorganization rules
Experience in complex tax modeling and international tax planning
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

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MS Power Products (e.g., BI, Query, Apps, and Automate), MS Office, and OneSource a plus

Responsibilities

Managing and enhancing VF’s international tax provision and compliance processes.
Actively contributing to strategic, value-driving tax planning initiatives.
Ensuring compliance with all U.S. tax laws related to international operations.
Supporting the development of outbound international tax ASC 740 provision requirements.
Supporting planning initiatives, including international expansion, cross-border transactions, and global restructuring.
Building strong relationships across cross-functional teams.
Lead quarterly and year-end tax provision processes, including U.S. international tax calculations and impacts of GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, FDII, BEAT, APB 23, and any acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, or restructurings.
Oversee international tax compliance processes for U.S. and local jurisdictions, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation.
Manage internal team members and external advisors on planning initiatives, including supply chain optimization, intellectual property (IP) strategies, and legal entity rationalization (LER).
Provide subject matter expertise for international acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations, ensuring tax risks are identified, documented, and mitigated.
Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders to identify and address tax issues in global business initiatives and international expansion plans.
Collaborate with Accounting, Supply Chain, Legal, Treasury, and other functional groups to ensure efficient global operations.
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.