Vice President of Corporate Tax

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Vice President of Corporate Tax

Las Vegas, NV
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A well-established casino gaming company in Vegas seeks an experienced VP of Corporate Tax to lead tax strategies, compliance, and team management, with relocation considered and comprehensive benefits included.

Requirements

  • 6+ years in VP or executive finance
  • Experience with M&A analysis
  • Deep U.S
  • tax regulation expertise
  • Knowledge of SAP or Oracle

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
  • Master’s in Taxation or MBA preferred
  • CPA highly preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Collaboration and decision-making ability

Full job description

We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Corporate Tax to join a well-established Casino/Gaming company in Vegas (the position requires residency or relocation to Las Vegas, NV)!


Vice President of Corporate Tax Benefits:

  • Lucrative bonus - Total OTE is $225K - $275K
  • Health, dental, vision
  • Insurance, wellness, HSA, FSA, identity theft protection, etc
  • 401K with company match
  • PTO/Vacation
  • Generous relocation package

Vice President of Corporate Tax Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Master’s degree in Taxation (MST) or MBA preferred
  • CPA highly preferred
  • 6+ years in a titled VP or executive finance role
  • Prefer experience from the Big Four companies (Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, Ernst & Young) or RSM US, BDO USA, or Forvis Mazars
  • Open to big box casino backgrounds also
  • M&A experience, analyzing the financial and tax impacts of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings
  • Deep expertise in U.S. federal and multi-state tax regulations, transfer pricing, and compliance
  • Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like SAP or Oracle, and corporate tax platforms like OneSource or Corptax
  • Soft Skills Requirement:
    • Ability to maintain a collaborative and cohesive culture
    • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
    • Excellent communication skills
    • Excellent analytic, decision making, and problem solving skills

Vice President of Corporate Tax Core Responsibilities:

  • Aligning complex multi-jurisdictional tax strategies with the enterprise financial goals of a highly regulated hospitality and gaming business
  • Strategic Tax Planning & Structure
    • Design and implement proactive tax planning strategies to minimize overall tax liabilities and optimize after-tax profits
    • Provide expert tax advice on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and new property developments or digital/online expansions
    • Handle specialized gaming-industry considerations, such as tribal gaming partnerships, international expansion, and complex transfer pricing
  • Compliance & Financial Reporting:
    • Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal, state, and local corporate tax returns (income, property, and premium/excise taxes unique to gaming)
    • Manage the quarterly and annual accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 (accounting for income taxes) and ensure robust internal controls (SOX 404)
    • Monitor changes in federal, state, and tribal tax legislation to adjust corporate policies accordingly
  • Audit & Tax Controversy:
    • Lead responses and negotiations during federal, state, or local tax audits
    • Manage relationships with external tax authorities, accounting firms, and legal consultants
  • Leadership & Licensing: Build, mentor, and direct a high-performing corporate tax Director and their subordinates
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