Talent.com
Vice President Tax - North America

Vice President Tax - North America

SIXTFort Lauderdale, FL, United States
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Vice President Tax - North America role at SIXT .

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.

Responsibilities

  • Tax Strategy & Governance : Develop and execute a North America tax strategy aligned with global goals, serving as the key liaison with the global tax team
  • Compliance & Reporting : Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance and lead tax provision processes under ASC 740 and IFRS
  • Planning & Risk Management : Drive tax planning for business initiatives and implement strategies to mitigate emerging regulatory risks
  • Business Partnership : Advise cross-functional teams on tax impacts of operational and financial decisions, supporting pricing and profitability
  • Audit & Controversy Management : Manage federal, state / provincial, and CRA audits, ensuring efficient resolution of tax disputes
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration : Lead a North America tax team and foster alignment with Munich’s tax function to promote best practices

Qualifications

  • Experience : 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 : Master’s in Tax or JD / LLM in Tax preferred; CPA or equivalent required
  • Technical Proficiency : 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 : 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 : Commercially minded and solutions-driven, with high integrity, a strong compliance focus, and agility to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
  • Commitment to Excellence : Success-oriented and willing to take on multiple tasks

    • What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Health Insurance : Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and a 401k retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off & Sick Leave : PTO, sick leave, floating paid holidays and a healthy work-life balance
  • Company Car : Access to our latest models in a brand-new fleet
  • Exclusive Employee Rentals : Special rental discounts for employees and family
  • Self-Motivation & Reliability : Autonomy to own projects and deliver results with a proactive mindset
  • Additional Perks : Dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional advancement

    • About us

    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 SIXT rent, SIXT share, SIXT ride, and SIXT+, giving our customers access to a fleet of 350,000 vehicles, 4,000 cooperation partners, and around 5 million drivers worldwide. We are present in more than 110 countries at 2,000 rental stations. We prioritize top-tier customer experience and outstanding service, with a focus on entrepreneurship and long-term stability.

    Additional Details

  • Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Accounting / Auditing and Finance
  • Industries : Travel Arrangements

    • #J-18808-Ljbffr

    Create a job alert for this search

    Vice President • Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States