VP, Corporate Tax - Virtual

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The Vice President, Corporate Tax is responsible for leading Alight's global tax function, including tax accounting, income tax compliance, transfer pricing, tax risk management, and strategic tax initiatives. This role ensures the company's tax obligations are met accurately and timely while maintaining strong internal controls and supporting the organization's financial reporting requirements.Additionally, this role serves as the primary tax advisor to senior finance leadership and business partners, providing practical, business-oriented guidance on complex tax matters. The role requires deep expertise in U.S. federal income taxation, partnership taxation, ASC 740 tax accounting, and transfer pricing, along with the ability to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic public company environment.

Tax Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead all aspects of global income tax accounting and reporting under ASC 740.
• Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provisions, tax-related SEC disclosures, effective tax rate analysis, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure appropriate accounting and reporting for uncertain tax positions, valuation allowances, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and tax law changes.
• Partner closely with Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting, Treasury, and Internal Audit teams to ensure accurate financial statement reporting.
• Maintain and enhance tax-related internal controls and SOX compliance processes.

Tax Compliance

• Oversee the preparation, review, and filing of U.S. federal, state, local, and international income tax returns.
• Manage relationships with external service providers supporting compliance Monitor tax filing obligations and ensure timely and accurate compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and efficiencies within the tax compliance function.
• Establish and maintain documentation standards supporting tax return positions and reporting obligations.

Transfer Pricing

• Lead the development, implementation, and governance of global transfer pricing policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and international transfer pricing requirements.
• Oversee preparation of transfer pricing documentation and support for tax audits.
• Partner with business and finance leaders to evaluate business changes and their transfer pricing implications.
• Monitor developments in global tax regulations, including OECD initiatives and related guidance.

Tax Planning & Special Projects

• Support strategic business initiatives by evaluating tax implications and recommending practical solutions.
• Provide tax leadership for corporate transactions, legal entity restructurings, financing activities, and business reorganizations.
• Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and external advisors on complex tax matters.
• Assess the impact of legislative and regulatory developments and recommend appropriate actions.
• Lead tax due diligence and integration efforts associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions as needed.

Tax Risk Management & Controversy

• Manage federal, state, local, and international tax audits and examinations.
• Develop and execute strategies for resolving tax controversies and minimizing tax risk.
• Maintain strong relationships with external advisors and taxing authorities where appropriate.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate tax risks across the organization.

Leadership

• Lead and develop the corporate tax team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Manage and develop people and teams across global locations, ensuring alignment, engagement, and effective collaboration across regions.
• Build effective partnerships across Finance, Legal, Treasury, Human Resources, and business leadership.
• Communicate complex tax matters effectively to executive leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on tax-related matters affecting the company.

Knowledge, Education, Certification, Skills & Technical Proficiencies

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or related field required.
• CPA, JD, or Master's in Taxation strongly preferred.
• Advanced tax certification or specialized tax education is desirable.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including a combination of public accounting, law firm, and/or multinational corporate tax experience.
• Significant experience leading tax accounting and compliance functions within a large, complex organization.
• Deep expertise in U.S. federal income taxation and ASC 740 tax accounting.
• Proven experience with partnership taxation and partnership structures.
• Experience overseeing global transfer pricing programs.
• Experience managing external advisors, audits, and tax controversies.
• Prior experience in a public company environment
• Experience supporting acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic business initiatives preferred.

Application and Interview

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

Our commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process.If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com.

Equal Opportunity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.