Vice President, International Tax Planning & Compliance

Mastercard•Miami, FL

3d•$230,000 - $368,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, International Tax Planning & Compliance is a senior leadership position responsible for developing and executing the company's global tax strategy while ensuring compliance with international, U.S., and local tax regulations. This individual serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership, finance, treasury, legal, corporate development, technology, and regional business teams. The role oversees international tax planning, US international tax compliance, tax risk management, tax controversy support, M&A support, and the tax implications of emerging business models, including digital assets. The successful candidate combines deep technical tax expertise with strong commercial acumen, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively within a complex multinational environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Extensive US international tax experience.
Significant leadership experience within a multinational corporation, Big Four accounting firm, law firm, or a combination thereof.
Proven experience designing and implementing global tax planning strategies.
Extensive experience with U.S. international tax and multinational compliance requirements.
Knowledge of transfer pricing principles and OECD guidance.
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic transactions.
U.S. international tax; OECD Pillar Two and global minimum tax; transfer pricing; tax accounting (ASC 740 / IAS 12); tax compliance and reporting; M&A tax structuring; digital asset taxation; blockchain and distributed ledger tax considerations; tax technology and automation; and enterprise risk management.
Strategic and enterprise mindset.
Strong executive presence and communication skills.
Exceptional stakeholder management capabilities.
Proven ability to influence across functions and geographies.
Strong commercial judgment and business acumen.
Ability to lead through change and organizational transformation.
Results-oriented approach focused on practical, scalable solutions.
High integrity and commitment to ethical tax practices.

Nice To Haves

CPA, JD, L.L.M. (Taxation), MST, or equivalent advanced tax credential preferred.
Expertise in taxation of digital assets, cryptocurrency transactions, tokenized products, blockchain ecosystems, and evolving digital economy business models strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global tax planning strategies that support business objectives while managing tax risk.
Monitor and assess the impact of legislative, regulatory, and policy changes across jurisdictions.
Advise senior leadership on international tax developments, including OECD initiatives, Pillar Two, digital services taxes, and evolving cross-border tax rules.
Structure legal entities, financing arrangements, and operating models to achieve tax-efficient outcomes.
Partner with treasury, legal, and finance teams on global capital deployment strategies.
Oversee US international tax compliance processes.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of tax returns and other regulatory reporting obligations.
Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks supporting tax compliance.
Lead relationships with external advisors, auditors, and tax service providers.
Support continuous improvement through technology, automation, and process optimization.
Serve as the tax subject matter expert for digital asset initiatives, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, blockchain-based payment solutions, tokenized assets, and digital wallets.
Evaluate tax consequences of digital asset transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
Monitor global regulatory developments affecting digital asset taxation and reporting requirements.
Advise product, legal, finance, and technology teams on the tax implications of emerging payment technologies and digital business models.
Develop governance and compliance frameworks supporting digital asset activities.
Assess transfer pricing, indirect tax, withholding tax, and permanent establishment considerations associated with blockchain-enabled operations.
Advise on transaction structuring and integration planning.
Manage post-acquisition tax integration and risk mitigation efforts in the area of US international tax.
Identify, assess, and manage US international tax risks.
Support tax examinations, audits, appeals, and litigation support activities.
Lead and develop a high-performing US international tax team.
Build strong partnerships across business units and functions.
Present tax matters to executive leadership in a practical and concise way.
Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
16 weeks of new parent leave
up to 20 days of bereavement leave
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time
5 personal days
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
deferred compensation for eligible roles
fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
eligibility for tuition reimbursement