VP, Global Tax
Role description
From the employerAt Revlon, we create beauty innovations for everyone that inspire confidence and
ignite joy every day.
Breaking beauty boundaries is in our company’s DNA. Since its game-changing
launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932 (and later, the first long-wear
foundation), Revlon has provided consumers with high-quality product innovation,
performance, and sophisticated glamour. Elizabeth Arden made waves as a
woman-led beauty company in the 1920s. In 1931, Almay became the original
hypoallergenic, fragrance-free beauty brand.
Today, Revlon resiliently continues its legacy as a leading global beauty
company. Our diverse portfolio—which consists of some of the world’s most iconic
brands and product offerings in color cosmetics, skincare, hair color & care,
personal care, and fragrances—is sold around the world through prestige,
professional, mass, and direct-to-consumer retail channels. These brands include
Revlon, Revlon Professional, Elizabeth Arden, Almay, American Crew, CND, Cutex,
Mitchum, Sinful Colors, Creme of Nature, Christina Aguilera, John Varvatos,
Juicy Couture, Ed Hardy and more.
We honor our heritage, embrace change, and applaud diversity. We champion our
employees and celebrate our consumers.
We are Revlon, together, transforming beauty.
This role is a Hybrid Role: Employees are expected to work from our New York
office 3 days per week and may work remotely the remaining days.
SUMMARY
The Vice President (VP), Corporate Tax is the senior executive leader
responsible for shaping and directing the company’s global tax strategy,
overseeing tax planning, tax accounting (ASC 740), tax compliance, transfer
pricing, and tax risk management. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer,
this role partners closely with executive leadership to support strategic
business initiatives, optimize outcomes, and ensure compliance with global tax
regulations.
This serves as an essential role for the organization as it protects and
strengthens enterprise value through disciplined governance of tax positions and
controls, ensures accurate and timely tax reporting and provisions, and
proactively manages audit exposure and regulatory change across jurisdictions.
The VP, Corporate Tax also enables sound business decisions by translating
complex tax implications into actionable guidance on investments, transformation
initiatives, and cross-border operating models—while maintaining credibility
with external auditors, advisors, and tax authorities.
This leader will be a strategic ax executive with multinational experience, deep
ASC 740 expertise, and strong crossborder capabilities, able to translate
complex tax matters into clear, executive level decisions. They will take a
hands on approach while leading and developing a high performing global tax team
with direct involvement in critical deliverables such as tax provisions, audits,
and complex tax positions. The VP, Corporate Tax will serve as the primary
interface with external auditors, tax authorities, and professional service
providers, effectively leveraging internal and external partners to deliver
results with speed, rigor, and integrity.
This leader will be able to successfully demonstrate a strong grasp of the
company’s global tax landscape, progress in strengthening the tax operating
model, and advancement of key initiatives and play a central role in building
trusted partnerships and delivering a more efficient, well‑governed global tax
function.
BASIC FUNCTION
Global Tax Strategy, Planning & Risk Management
- Set and execute the enterprise-wide tax strategy, balancing effective tax
rate, cash tax optimization, and risk posture across jurisdictions.
- Identify and implement cash tax planning strategies, proactively advising
leadership on opportunities and risks.
- Monitor and evaluate changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws and regulations,
assess impact, and drive mitigation plans.
- Lead and oversee tax-related initiatives, optimization, and transformational
activities, including transfer pricing strategy.
- Design, evaluate, and implement the tax operating model, including
determining the appropriate balance of in‑house, outsourced, and co‑sourced
activities.
Tax Accounting (ASC 740), Provision, & Reporting Governance
- Direct all aspects of tax accounting under U.S. GAAP / ASC 740, including
quarterly and annual tax provisions.
- Oversee and ensure strong documentation and controls for tax processes to
satisfy SOX 404 requirements.
- Oversee preparation/review of tax-related external reporting and disclosures
(e.g., SEC disclosures, where applicable), including technical memos on key
ASC 740 areas (valuation allowance, uncertain tax positions, etc.).
- Oversee income tax reserve computations and uncertain tax positions
governance.
- Lead efforts to remediate material weaknesses and streamline the tax
provision and close process.
Global Compliance, Returns & Operational Execution
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of all global direct tax returns and
related transfer pricing requirements; oversee outsourced and in-house
delivery model.
- Oversee U.S. federal consolidated and state income tax return process
(outsourced and/or co-sourced), including review of workpapers where needed.
- Coordinate with foreign offices and stakeholders regarding non-U.S. returns
and provisions; review key international tax accounts (e.g., CFC foreign
income tax accounts) for accuracy.
- Oversee estimated tax payments and cash tax forecasting inputs as required.
Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Tax Leadership
- Transfer pricing initiatives and oversee preparation/review of transfer
pricing analyses and documentation.
- Oversee governance and advancement of a critical global tax initiative,
prioritizing high‑risk jurisdictions and exposures.
- Lead complex cross-border tax matters and ensure alignment between tax
strategy and business operations
Tax Controversy, Audits & Authority Management
- Lead global tax audits, inquiries, and disputes; manage federal and state
income tax audits and resolve notices/requests.
- Own relationships with external auditors related to tax accounting,
provision, and tax risk matters.
- Proactively identify and manage key tax risk areas.
Enterprise Projects, Transformation & Special Initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally on enterprise initiatives such as legal entity
rationalization (LER), restructurings, system implementations and
integrations, and other tax projects.
- Drive improvements in tax processes to simplify, automate, and improve
speed/quality (including systems and data) in partnership with Finance/Tech.
- Lead readiness and execution for emerging global tax requirements and related
governance.
Leadership, Operating Model & Financial Management
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global tax team; set clear
priorities, develop talent, and drive accountability.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, tax policies, and governance
frameworks.
- Establish clear decision rights and escalation protocols, escalating
significant or enterprise‑level tax matters to the Chief Accounting Officer,
as appropriate.
- Manage tax professional fees accruals and the tax department budget.
- Foster strong working relationships across Finance, Legal, Accounting, Tech,
and Treasury globally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead tax and transfer pricing initiatives, optimization, and transformational
activities.
- Direct all aspects of tax accounting under U.S. GAAP, including quarterly and
annual tax provisions.
- Ensure accurate and timely filing of all global direct and tax returns and
transfer pricing requirements.
- Manage global tax audits, inquiries, and disputes, working proactively with
tax authorities and external advisors.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing global tax organization
- Foster collaboration within the tax organization and across the finance,
legal, and treasury teams.
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, tax policies, and governance
frameworks.
- Oversee relationships with external auditors.
Qualifications
- Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance; CPA or equivalent professional
certification; Master’s in Taxation or other related field preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive tax leadership experience, including significant
experience with a multinational organization.
- Deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax, including tax
accounting under US GAAP and working knowledge of statutory reporting.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and managing complex cross-border issues,
audits, and external advisor relationships.
- Strong track record of partnering across functions and supporting executive
leadershi
- Experience with reporting environments.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Expert knowledge of global tax regulations and transfer pricing requirements
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate
complex tax concepts into actionable business insights.
- Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities, with a focus on
fostering collaboration.
- High degree of integrity, judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive
financial and regulatory matters.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong strategic thinking skills.
- Must demonstrate high attention to detail.
- Must be flexible and capable of providing leadership in a fast-paced team
environment.
- Must be creative in ambiguous situations.
#LI-Hybrid #LI-TF1
Revlon is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas for this role;
candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without
current or future visa support.
The base pay range for this position is $260,000.00 - $320,000.00 / year;
however base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related
knowledge, and geographic location. Certain positions may also be eligible for
short-term incentives as part of total compensation. This role is target bonus
eligible.
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, and vision
benefits. Employees are covered by the company-paid basic life insurance policy
and company-paid short-term disability insurance (the benefit commences upon
hire and allows for a portion of base salary for up to 26 weeks if you are
disabled). Other benefits offered to employees include but are not limited to
the following: long-term disability, supplemental life insurances, flexible
spending accounts, critical illness insurance, group legal, identity theft
protection, etc. Employees are also able to enroll in our 401k Retirement
Savings Plan.
Employees will also receive 4 weeks of vacation, pro-rated based on date of hire
for the 1st year of employment and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar
year. Vacation will depend on role.
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