Vice President Treasury, Tax, and Mergers & Acquisitions

Position Summary

The Vice President of Treasury, Tax, and M&A is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the organization's treasury and tax functions while driving strategic mergers and acquisitions initiatives. This position ensures financial stability, compliance, and value creation through effective planning, execution, and integration of acquisitions. The role also oversees liquidity, banking relationships, tax strategy, and working capital optimization to support corporate objectives and enhance enterprise value.

Core Responsibilities

Treasury Management

• Oversee global cash management, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning to ensure operational flexibility.
• Implement best practices in financial risk management, investment strategies, and working capital optimization (Accounts Receivable, Unbilled Revenue, Inventory).
• Manage debt issuance, covenant compliance, credit facilities, and short-term investments.
• Optimize capital structure and financing strategies to support corporate objectives.
• Establish policies for credit card spend and collaborate with Procurement and Accounts Payable to manage vendor spend and optimize terms.
• Engage with rating agencies, lender banks, and financial institutions to maintain creditworthiness and secure favorable financing.
• Monitor loan covenant compliance, interest expense, and oversee Letters of Credit.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation in treasury processes and systems.

Tax Strategy

• Lead global tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities with our Global tax advisors.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and international tax regulations.
• Develop strategies to minimize tax liabilities and optimize after-tax income.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors for timely filings and strategic planning.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Partner with the M&A team on finance related integration efforts post-acquisition, ensuring alignment of systems, processes, and culture.
• Track and report on post-integration synergies to confirm realization of projected benefits.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align M&A activities with corporate growth strategy.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, including investment banks, legal counsel, and auditors.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with senior executives to support strategic decision-making and long-range financial planning.
• Provide guidance to internal teams on treasury, tax, and M&A matters.
• Create and communicate a clear vision for the Treasury, Tax organization, set goals and metrics, and implement staff development programs.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations, including accounting standards and tax laws.
• Support annual audits and provide required documentation to auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA strongly preferred; CPA or CTP certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in treasury, tax, and M&A finance roles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex transactions and integration projects.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to interpret and analyze financial statements.
• Experience with liquidity management, debt and capital markets, and complex banking structures.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; ability to explain complex financial topics clearly.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong financial modeling skills; Power BI experience a plus.
• Experience with NetSuite preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage complex problems under pressure.