Vice President Tax, North America

Terminix • Memphis, TN

405d

About The Position

The Vice President of Tax for North America will provide strategic leadership for tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with complex tax regulations while optimizing the company's tax position. This role involves overseeing a high-performing tax team, engaging in strategic tax planning, and serving as the main point of contact for US tax matters within the Rentokil Initial Group.

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of tax experience, preferably in a service industry.
• Strategic knowledge of finance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of business strategy and operations.
• Skill and ability to operate and manage within a matrix organization.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to analyze and interpret financial data and solve complex financial problems.
• Knowledge and skill to develop, implement and execute policies.
• Systemic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Influencing and persuasion skills.
• Project management knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, and/or a law degree are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the development and implementation of the company's global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk mitigation.
• Ensures strict adherence to complex federal, state, local, and international tax laws and regulations, mitigating potential legal and financial risks.
• Proactively identifies and executes tax-efficient strategies to optimize the company's tax position, maximizing shareholder value.
• Actively participates in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions, providing strategic tax advice and managing tax-related risks.
• Provides expert tax counsel to executive leadership on complex tax matters, including personal tax planning and compliance.
• Cultivates strong relationships with external tax authorities, auditors, and legal advisors to effectively resolve tax issues and minimize disputes.
• Leads and mentors a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Drives the adoption of advanced tax technologies and processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data-driven decision-making.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates global tax risks, including transfer pricing, international tax, and indirect tax.

Benefits

• Professional and Personal Growth
• Training and development programs available
• Tuition Reimbursement benefits (for FT Colleagues)
• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching contributions
• Vacation days & sick days
• Company-paid holidays & floating holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees