VP, Indirect Tax

Overview

This role is responsible for leading the company’s global indirect tax function across a complex multinational business operating in highly regulated fuel, energy, and commercial markets.

The VP, Global Head of Indirect Tax provides overall strategy, governance, compliance, risk management, and operational leadership for the global indirect tax organization. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this position serves as the organization’s most senior indirect tax leader and a trusted advisor to business and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Indirect Tax Organization

  • Provide strategic leadership for the global indirect tax function.
  • Serve as the senior authority on indirect tax matters across the enterprise.
  • Develop and execute the long-term vision and operating model for the function.
  • Partner with senior leadership to align tax strategy with business objectives.

• Drive Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management

  • Oversee indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions globally.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and complete filing obligations are met.
  • Maintain a strong governance and controls framework.
  • Lead audit readiness and indirect tax risk management efforts.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and assess business impacts.

• Deliver Operational Excellence

  • Lead a high-performing global organization focused on execution and accountability.
  • Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.
  • Establish consistent standards and best practices across teams and regions.
  • Support organizational growth through disciplined operational leadership and execution.

• Partner Across the Business

  • Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Audit, Technology, and Commercial leaders.
  • Provide practical, business-focused guidance on complex indirect tax matters.
  • Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and business transformation efforts.
  • Communicate complex tax matters effectively to executive stakeholders.

• Develop and Inspire Talent

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a global team of indirect tax professionals.
  • Build organizational capability and succession plans.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Support Future-State Improvements

  • Identify opportunities for process enhancement, standardization, and automation.
  • Champion technology solutions to improve efficiency and transparency.
  • Partner with Finance and Technology teams to support scalable operating models.
  • Drive modernization initiatives that create measurable business value.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax, tax compliance, tax governance, or related finance leadership roles.
• Significant leadership experience within large multinational organizations.
• Deep expertise in U.S. indirect taxes, including:
  • Sales & Use Tax
  • Motor Fuel Tax
  • Excise Tax
  • Jet Fuel Tax
  • Gross Receipts Tax
• Strong understanding of international indirect tax regimes, including VAT, GST, HST, mineral oil taxes, and similar frameworks.
• Proven experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing key stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people development capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in energy, fuel, commodities, transportation, logistics, aviation, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience managing indirect tax functions supporting multiple business units and jurisdictions.
• Experience leading large indirect tax organizations in complex global environments.
• Exposure to ERP platforms, tax technology solutions, and indirect tax automation tools.
• Experience supporting business transformation, process improvement, or operating model enhancements.

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified.

Location

Flexible (U.S.)