Vice President, Tax

Vice President, TaxFunction: Finance Location: NY, US Work Arrangement: HybridTitle: Vice President, Global Head of Tax Location: New York CityPosition Summary: We are seeking a Vice President, Global Tax to lead a truly global tax function covering significant tax matters across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and operating a best-in-class public company tax function following Wella's IPO, ensuring robust tax reporting, governance and controls in a U.S.-listed environment. This role is a key member of the Finance leadership team, reporting to the SVP Corporate Finance, and partnering closely with the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Audit Committee. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring active involvement in significant technical tax matters, quarterly tax reporting, transactions and resolution of complex international tax issues. The successful candidate must be comfortable operating both strategically and at a detailed execution level.Key Responsibilities:Define and execute global tax strategy aligned to business priorities, balancing compliance, risk management, and efficiencyLead and develop a global team of tax professionals based in the United States, Switzerland, Brazil and other markets, fostering a high-performance culture, collaboration, accountability and professional growthLead all aspects of the global tax function, including US GAAP income tax accounting (ASC 740), SEC reporting (Forms 10-K and 10-Q), global tax planning, transfer pricing, tax compliance, controversy, indirect tax oversight and tax governance.Identify and remediate gaps across tax reporting, compliance, and governance frameworksServe as primary advisor to the CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Audit Committee on all tax mattersLead all aspects of global tax including planning, compliance, reporting, transfer pricing, and US GAAP tax accountingOwn all aspects of US public company tax reporting, including quarterly and annual ASC 740 tax provision, SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K), earnings release support, tax footnote disclosures, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, deferred taxes and SOX controls.Oversee complex tax matters across major jurisdictions including the United States, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America.Lead significant global tax audits, disputes and controversy matters across multiple jurisdictionsBuild, scale, and optimize the global tax operating model, including internal team and external advisorsDrive execution discipline by holding internal teams and external partners accountable to timelines and deliverablesOptimize effective tax rate (ETR) and cash flow while protecting corporate reputationLead a large network of external advisors across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring consistent quality, accountability and cost disciplineDrive modernization of tax processes, systems, and governance frameworksPartner cross-functionally with Finance, Treasury, Legal, and business teamsQualifications:15+ years of progressive tax leadership experience in a global, publicly traded or similarly complex organizationSignificant experience leading or managing tax within a US-listed multinational company, including responsibility for quarterly and annual SEC reporting under US GAAPDeep expertise across corporate tax, international tax, transfer pricing, and tax reportingStrong executive presence with experience engaging CFO, Board, and Audit CommitteeProven track record building and transforming tax teams and operating modelsExperience operating in complex, global multi-jurisdictional environments (LATAM & Europe experience strongly preferred)Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance governance and business prioritiesBachelor's degree required; advanced degree (Tax, Law, Finance, or MBA) preferredCPA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional qualification preferredFluent in EnglishExperience in private equity-backed environments or large-scale business transformation a plusPay Range: $300-350,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).Notices: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. This email account will not respond to inquiries regarding the status of a candidate's application. Wella participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. 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