Vice President, Head of Tax

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

2d•$280,000 - $385,000•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology. Reporting to the Corporate Vice President of Finance Transformation, Tax & Treasury, the Vice President of Global Tax is responsible for Applied’ s overall tax strategy including all components of compliance, tax planning and accounting for income taxes. The Vice President of Global Tax will work with advisors, service providers, auditors, the Audit Committee and other tax professionals in carrying out his or her responsibilities. The Vice President of Tax will regularly report to the Company’s Board of Directors and/or Committees of the Board to update the members on the Company’s tax strategy, practices and exposures.

Requirements

Demonstrates a strong value system and an ethical sense of judgment; conveys those values within the tax team and across the business
Has the experience and judgment to initiate, plan, execute, and complete goals timely
Excellent analytic, technical tax, organizational and project management skills
Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; preferably completed CPA, JD, Master’s Degree, or other form of advanced education
10+ years of tax function leadership experience with a US global manufacturing company that operates in multiple countries tied to foreign operations
Extensive knowledge of computer applications related to corporate tax
Familiar with and managed international tax structures, including IP and transfer prices along with related US considerations including GILTI, FIDDI, BEATS, etc.
Structured work approach with ability to manage and develop talent to highly valuable results
Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy
Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Excellent communicator and educator of others that is respectful; able to translate tax rules and concepts into clear actionable information
A very mature individual with the right balance of confidence and humility.
Exceptional ability to absorb and handle stress.
Process oriented while also strongly developing and relying on interpersonal relationships across the company
Ability to connect equally well upwards, downwards and sideways in the organization
Self-motivated and driven towards excellence
A high level of EQ to be able to manage across a large team with significant diversity
An inspiring technical leader
Very strong ability to translate multi-dimensional market requirements into engineering specifications. This would also include negotiating with the various stakeholders.
Analyzing, processing and decision-making based on multidisciplinary and multi-functional data sources that could frequently be incomplete.
Ability to distinguish between and prioritizing urgent and important issues
Situational awareness and complex decision-making ability appropriate for the situation

Responsibilities

Ensure efficient, timely, and complete processing of internal and external tax reporting and minimization of tax obligations of the company
Re-evaluate Applied’s global tax structure, given upcoming changes in the international environment
Deliver strategic tax planning to drive lower effective global tax rates and operational initiatives
Ensure appropriate issue analysis and negotiation of audit settlements with taxing authorities
Remain connected to third party information sources to ensure that new or modified tax laws are accurately accounted for on a timely basis