Overview
This role involves overseeing VAT planning and providing expert guidance to the business while collaborating with Enterprise Services to ensure accurate VAT reconciliations and planning support. The position is remote based in the United States (Maryland) and requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. law. No security clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Support VAT planning initiatives to optimize global VAT efficiency and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
- Evaluate business transactions, supply chains, and contractual arrangements to identify VAT risks and opportunities.
- Provide clear, timely, and practical VAT guidance to internal stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
- Support business expansions, restructurings, new product launches, and cross-border transactions with VAT technical analysis.
- Develop and maintain VAT planning strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting VAT and advise on necessary operational or planning actions.
- Review and enhance VAT controls, processes, and documentation to reduce risks and strengthen governance.
- Partner with external advisors when necessary to obtain specialized jurisdictional guidance.
- Support audit and controversy matters by preparing technical positions and managing discussions with tax authorities.
- Support Enterprise Services to improve VAT data accuracy and completeness across source systems and reporting tools.
- Lead the VAT review of key reconciliations, including VAT general ledger accounts, VAT returns, and VAT balance sheet positions.
- Identify root causes of reconciliation variances and drive corrective actions with Finance, IT, and Shared Services teams.
- Support the design and implementation of system and process changes impacting VAT recognition, reporting, and reconciliation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degree (LLM, MST, JD, or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of VAT/indirect tax experience, ideally within a multinational corporation, Big 4, or leading advisory firm.
- U.S. Person status required (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) to access ERP systems containing U.S. Government defense data.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of VAT rules, cross-border transactions, and supply chain tax impacts.
- Demonstrated experience leading VAT planning projects and advising senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with enterprise services, shared service centers, or large-scale finance operations is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and business-partnering skills.
- Ability to simplify complex tax concepts for non-tax audiences.
- Ability to identify VAT process gaps and recommend best practices for improvement.
- Ability to resolve complex technical issues and seek internal or external subject matter expertise as needed.
Enabling Competencies
- Self-motivated and able to work independently under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Active participant in career development and succession planning.
- Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
- Creative with strong problem-solving abilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $132,400 to $251,600 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance programs, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs based on performance and position level.
Location
- Remote role based in the United States (Maryland).
- Candidates residing in U.S. territories will have appropriate pay structures and benefits applied.
Additional Information
- Candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in person at office locations despite the remote designation.
- The application window is approximately 40 days from the posting date but may be adjusted based on candidate flow and business needs.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
Eligibility
- This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Person as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
- U.S. citizenship is required to access ERP systems containing U.S. Government defense data.