VP of Tax

thyssenkrupp Materials • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Vice President of Tax, North America is responsible for leading all tax and customs activities across the United States and Canada. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, customs, tax accounting, compliance, audits, and planning. The VP of Tax serves as the primary tax advisor to North American leadership and as the key liaison with global leadership on regional tax matters, ensuring compliance while optimizing cash flow, effective tax rates, and business outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience across multiple tax disciplines
• Prior people management experience required
• Strong expertise in U.S. federal and state taxation and tax accounting
• Working knowledge of Canadian taxation
• Deep knowledge of tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and customs
• Experience with tax software and research tools (e.g., OneSource, CCH, BNA)
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong judgment, integrity, and ability to operate independently in complex environments

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Tax or Accounting
• SAP experience
• Mexican tax exposure

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the North American tax strategy aligned with global tax objectives and business priorities.
• Advise senior leadership on tax implications of M&A, restructuring, investments, financing, and cross-border activities.
• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize EBIT, net income, and free cash flow within applicable legal frameworks.
• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and Canadian income tax filings, tax provisions, and tax accounting (including IAS 12).
• Ensure compliance with indirect taxes, customs regulations, and transfer pricing requirements.
• Lead tax audits and examinations and manage disputes with taxing authorities.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and develop mitigation strategies for emerging tax risks.
• Lead customs import and export strategy, including duty optimization and USMCA considerations.
• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance for U.S. and Canadian entities.
• Develop and issue binding tax and customs guidance to North American group companies.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the North American tax team.
• Select and manage external tax advisors, tax software, and research tools.
• Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and shift focus toward value-added planning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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