Vice President, Tax

General information
Country
USA
State
Ohio
City
Cincinnati

Descriptions & requirements
Position overview:The Vice President, Tax will play a key role in driving tax efficiency, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk and building scalable processes and infrastructure to support continued company expansion. This role requires a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer, leads the enterprise tax function and is based at the company’s headquarters in Cincinnati, OH.Responsibilities:Build the tax framework required to support international expansionEstablish foundational policies for cross-border transactions, intercompany activity and transfer pricingManage non-U.S. and cross-border tax obligations as international operations develop, including value-added tax (VAT/IVA), permanent establishment risk and transfer pricing documentationIdentify and proactively manage tax risks associated with entering new markets and providing new servicesLead all corporate tax functions including federal, state, local and international tax compliance, reporting, planning, and strategyOversee indirect and transaction-based tax compliance, including sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes (e.g., the Ohio Commercial Activity Tax), business licenses and registrations, property tax and unclaimed property/escheatmentDevelop and execute tax strategies that optimize the company’s effective tax rate and overall tax position, including owner-level and pass-through entity (PTE) tax outcomes, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulationsManage tax matters arising from the company’s pass-through (partnership) structure, including partnership and owner Schedule K-1 reporting, state pass-through entity (PTE) tax elections and composite and nonresident owner withholding filingsIdentify and capture available tax credits and incentives, including research and development (R&D) credits and state and local economic development incentives tied to facility and headcount growthMonitor and interpret changes in tax legislation and assess potential impacts to the organization, including multi-state nexus and economic nexus thresholds as the company adds locations and servicesLead and manage all tax audits, inquiries and relationships with external tax advisors and regulatory authoritiesPartner with external auditors and the accounting team to support the financial statement audit and the monthly and quarterly close, including tax-related disclosures, book-to-tax differences and reservesPartner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives including acquisitions, entity structuring, expansion efforts and operational planningBuild and maintain strong internal controls, tax policies and governance procedures across the enterpriseDrive continuous improvement, automation, standardization and scalability within tax processes, systems and reporting capabilitiesCollaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, Legal, HR, Treasury and Operations to support enterprise-wide initiativesProvide strategic guidance and leadership on complex tax matters including nexus, indirect tax, transfer pricing and multi-entity structures, both international and domesticBuild, mentor and develop a high-performing tax organization focused on accountability, development and operational excellenceSupport executive leadership with tax forecasting, cash planning and risk management initiativesQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field requiredCPA required; master’s in taxation or JD preferredBig 4 or large public accounting firm foundation strongly preferred15+ years of progressive tax leadership experience with significant corporate tax management responsibilityDeep expertise in federal, state and multi-state and international corporate taxationStrong knowledge of ASC 740, partnership and pass-through entity taxation, GAAP tax accounting and corporate tax compliance requirementsDemonstrated experience with partnership and pass-through (LLC/partnership) taxation, including Schedule K-1 reporting, state PTE elections and owner-level tax considerationsHands-on experience with indirect and transaction-based taxes (sales and use, gross receipts) in a high-volume, multi-state environmentProven ability to lead complex tax functions within large, high-growth organizationsExperience building, scaling or transforming a tax function from a lean base — not solely operating a mature, fully-staffed departmentExperience managing tax planning strategies, audits and regulatory relationshipsStrong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skillsExceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholdersExperience driving process improvement, automation and scalable operational infrastructureAdvanced ERP, tax software and financial systems experience requiredAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with evolving business prioritiesExperience in transportation, logistics, brokerage or high-volume transactional industries preferredExperience with multi-entity and multi-state operational structuresAbout UsTotal Quality Logistics (TQL) is one of the largest freight brokerage firms in the nation. TQL connects customers with truckload freight that needs to be moved with quality carriers who have the capacity to move it.As a company that operates 24/7/365, TQL manages work-life balance with sales support teams that assist with accounting, and after hours calls and specific needs. At TQL, the opportunities are endless which means that there is room for career advancement and the ability to write your own paycheck.What’s your worth? Our open and transparent communication from management creates a successful work environment and custom career path for our employees. TQL is an industry-leader in the logistics industry with unlimited potential. Be a part of something big.Total Quality Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at