Vice President Tax - North America

Job Description The Vice President, Tax — North America will lead all tax functions for Sixt’s growing U.S. and Canadian operations. Reporting to the CFO North America and functionally to the EVP Tax in Munich, this executive will oversee tax strategy, compliance, planning, and risk management. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, they will integrate tax into strategic and operational decisions, balancing global governance with the agility needed in a fast-scaling market.

YOUR ROLE AT SIXT

Tax Strategy & Governance You develop and execute a North America tax strategy aligned with global goals, serving as the key liaison with the global tax team

Compliance & Reporting You oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance and lead tax provision processes under ASC 740 and IFRS

Planning & Risk Management You drive tax planning for business initiatives and implement strategies to mitigate emerging regulatory risks

Business Partnership You advise cross-functional teams on tax impacts of operational and financial decisions, supporting pricing and profitability

Audit & Controversy Management You manage federal, state / provincial, and CRA audits, ensuring efficient resolution of tax disputes

Team Leadership & Collaboration You lead a North America tax team and foster alignment with Munich’s tax function to promote best practices

YOUR SKILLS MATTER

Experience You have 10 years of progressive tax experience, including senior leadership roles in multinational or Big 4 / public accounting plus in-house corporate tax and broad exposure to U.S. federal / state and Canadian taxation, with solid grounding in IFRS / ASC 740

Education You have a Master’s in Tax or JD / LLM in Tax preferred; CPA or equivalent required

Technical Proficiency You bring expertise in income tax accounting, indirect taxes, transfer pricing, and strategic planning, with a strong grasp of industry-specific areas such as motor vehicle rental taxes, sales tax on ancillary fees, depreciation incentives, and state franchise taxes

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills You are hands-on, collaborative leader who thrives in a matrixed environment, effectively balances global and local priorities, communicates complex tax concepts clearly, and drives scalable growth

Soft Skills You are commercially minded and solutions-driven, with high integrity, a strong compliance focus, and the agility to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments

Commitment to Excellence You are success-oriented and willing to take on multiple tasks

WHAT WE OFFER

Comprehensive Health Insurance Access healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Enjoy PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance

Company Car Hit the road in style and experience the comfort of driving the latest models from our cutting-edge, brand-new fleet.

Exclusive Employee Rentals Leverage special rental discounts exclusive to employees, offering great savings for you and family

Self-Motivation & Reliability You work autonomously, take full ownership of your projects, and consistently deliver results with a proactive, dependable mindset

Additional Perks Experience the advantages of working in a dynamic work environment and ample opportunities for professional advancement

Additional Information

We are a globally leading mobility service provider with a revenue of €4.00 billion and around 9,000 employees worldwide. Our mobility platform ONE combines our products SIXT rent (car rental), SIXT share (car sharing), SIXT ride (taxi, ride, and chauffeur services), and SIXT (car subscription), giving our customers access to our fleet of 350,000 vehicles, the services of 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. Together with our franchise partners, we are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. At SIXT, top-tier customer experience and outstanding customer service are our highest priorities. We believe in true entrepreneurship and long-term stability and align our corporate strategy with foresight. Get started with us and apply now!

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