Vice President, Sales and Use Tax

Kroll • Houston, TX

2d • Remote

About The Position

Kroll is seeking a Vice President to join our Sales and Use Tax team. The primary role includes performing taxability studies, research and analysis including preparation of written memoranda, client audit support, use tax reviews, overpayment and exposure analysis as well as assisting with managing large scale tax projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing and selling sales and use tax projects, excellent communication skills, understand how to leverage technology in deliverables, be detail oriented and organized and able to work effectively as part of a larger team or individually, have a collaborative and collegial professional demeanor and possess a strong desire to learn and a natural intellectual curiosity. Industry experience in oil and gas and renewable energy is a plus.
Note: This position can be remote.

Requirements

• Ten plus years’ experience with demonstrated progression of responsibilities in a combination of Tax and/or Information Technology roles, preferably within a corporate tax environment or a combination of experience within a corporate tax environment and a public accounting or consulting firm.
• An understanding and working knowledge of client’s business and tax systems including
• Knowledge of Oracle and/or SAP ERP systems and Tax Software such as Vertex, Avalara.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Proficient in Alteryx, Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel.
• Ability to draft filings, such as refund claims, petitions for redetermination, and various other administrative replies.
• Good organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

• Industry experience in oil and gas and renewable energy is a plus.
• CPA or CMI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day aspects of sales and use tax projects
• Collaborate with and coordinate team members to assist with management of projects
• Train and develop staff
• Oversee documentation retrieval and organization to support sales and use tax audit defense
• Prepare audit submissions, work papers and memorandums
• Identify potential tax saving opportunities
• Identify opportunities for and manage sales and use tax and business license compliance projects
• Conduct data analysis and work paper preparation for reverse audit projects to ensure identification and recapture of refund opportunities
• Keep up to date with law changes
• Participate in client and internal tax training
• Review client ASC 450 issues and tax planning on M&A deals

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees