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Vice President, Income Tax

Vaco
$230,000.00 - $290,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
May 29, 2026
Job Title: Vice President, Income Tax Location: New York, NY (4 days onsite) Compensation: $230,000 - $290,000 + 15% bonus Position Overview A highly visible, newly created leadership role responsible for building and overseeing the company's income tax function. This individual will take ownership of tax strategy, reporting, and compliance, transitioning key responsibilities from external providers to an in-house model. The role operates at the intersection of Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Legal, and will play a critical role in supporting business initiatives, including M&A, legal entity structuring, and global expansion. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring both strategic oversight and direct execution. Must Haves (Required for Consideration) * CPA required * 15-20+ years of progressive tax experience across public accounting and industry * Prior ownership of an income tax function (Head of Tax, VP, or Director level with end-to-end responsibility) * Deep expertise in income tax accounting, including ASC 740 / tax provision * Strong experience with domestic and international tax, including transfer pricing * Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax provisions, disclosures, and close activities * Proven experience working with external auditors and tax advisors (Big 4 background strongly preferred) * Ability to operate in a hands-on capacity (not purely delegating) * Must be based in or able to work onsite in New York City Key Responsibilities * Own and lead all aspects of the income tax function, including tax provision, compliance, reporting, and planning * Manage and review quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740 * Oversee domestic and international tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions * Lead transfer pricing strategies and ensure appropriate documentation and compliance * Partner closely with external tax advisors and auditors; manage and optimize co-sourced relationships * Support financial close processes, including preparation and review of tax-related disclosures * Provide strategic tax guidance on business initiatives, including M&A, restructuring, and intercompany transactions * Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, and Legal teams * Monitor changes in tax regulations and assess impact on the organization (e.g., global minimum tax / Pillar II) * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce close timelines, and optimize cash tax position * Prepare and present tax-related materials to senior leadership and the Audit Committee Preferred Qualifications * Blend of Big 4/public accounting and corporate tax leadership experience * Experience building or transforming a tax function, including optimizing outsourced/co-sourced models * Strong technical expertise in book-to-tax differences and income tax disclosures * Experience managing global tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions * Exposure to tax planning related to M&A, legal entity structuring, and intercompany transactions * Familiarity with evolving global tax regulations (e.g., Pillar II) * Experience working in a matrixed organization with cross-functional stakeholders * Background in retail, consumer products, or a related industry is a plus Additional Considerations * This is a hands-on leadership role; candidates must be comfortable with both execution and oversight * Strong ownership of income tax provision and reporting is essential * International tax and transfer pricing experience are critical * This role will manage and optimize external tax providers rather than fully replace them * Candidates should be comfortable presenting to senior leadership and contributing at a strategic level Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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