SVP, Tax Strategy & Planning
US-CO-Englewood
Attract-careers1
Req #: 96209
Type: Fulltime-Regular
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Overview: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Vice President, Tax Strategy & Planning serves as the enterprise tax strategist for the company. This role is accountable for setting tax vision, guiding long-term planning, leading senior tax leadership, and advising the executive team and Board on tax implications tied to growth, capital strategy, and M&A. The SVP operates at a highly strategic level, partnering closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and Corporate Development to shape decisions that optimize enterprise value while managing risk in a complex, evolving regulatory environment. This role is not execution-focused; instead, it sets direction, governance, and priorities across the global tax function. Responsibilities: Enterprise Tax Strategy * Serve as the principal tax advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on enterprise strategy, capital structure, and long-range planning. * Define and oversee the company's global tax strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, growth initiatives, and risk appetite. * Anticipate and evaluate the impact of tax legislation, regulatory change, and global tax trends on current and future business models. M&A, Transactions, and Corporate Development * Lead tax strategy for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and internal reorganizations. * Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, and external advisors to structure transactions in a tax-efficient manner. * Advise executive leadership and the Board on tax implications of strategic alternatives and transaction scenarios. Leadership & Governance * Lead and develop senior tax leaders responsible for tax planning, compliance, controversy, and reporting. * Establish governance, standards, and oversight models to ensure effective execution across the tax organization without direct operational ownership. * Build a strong succession pipeline and develop next-generation tax leaders. Executive & Board Engagement * Provide executive-level tax insights to the Audit Committee and Board, including risk assessments, planning opportunities, and long-term outlook. * Present concise, decision-ready recommendations on complex tax matters impacting enterprise strategy. * Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders across Finance, Legal, and Operations. Qualifications: * 15+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including significant leadership responsibility. * Demonstrated expertise in tax strategy, planning, and M&A within a complex, multi-entity or global organization. * Proven ability to operate as an enterprise advisor, translating technical tax considerations into strategic business guidance. * Experience leading and developing senior-level leaders within a tax organization. * CPA required; Big 4 and public company experience strongly preferred. * JD or Master's in Taxation a plus. * Experience in telecommunications, technology, or capital-intensive industries a plus.
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