Vice President, Taxes

Universal Corporation

. Develop and execute Universal’s global tax strategy aligned with business objectives .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $225,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global tax strategy development, compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, and effective tax risk management. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive tax technology transformation for enhanced compliance and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Global Tax Strategy DevelopmentASC 740 Income Tax AccountingTax Compliance and Provision ExperienceTransfer Pricing KnowledgeLeadership in High-Performing Teams

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Hard Skills

Tax Strategy DevelopmentIncome Tax AccountingTax ComplianceTransfer PricingTax Risk ManagementTax ProvisioningInternational Tax AuditsTax Technology ImplementationFinancial AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipMentoringCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelOneSourceBloombergRIACCH

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public AccountantMaster of TaxationJD

Industry Keywords

U.S. GAAPSEC ReportingOECD Pillar TwoCountry-by-Country ReportingMultinational Tax Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Universal’s global tax strategy aligned with business objectives
Optimize the company’s effective tax rate and cash position while maintaining compliance and managing risk
Monitor emerging tax legislation, regulatory developments, and global tax trends
Advise executive leadership on tax implications of strategic initiatives, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and domestic and international expansions
Collaborate with corporate policy, legal, treasury, and finance teams
Lead worldwide income tax accounting and reporting under U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements
Ensure timely and accurate preparation and filing of global tax returns and related filings
Direct quarterly and annual tax provisioning, including management of uncertain tax positions
Maintain effective tax-process controls and support SOX compliance
Lead international tax planning and transfer pricing strategies
Manage the legal entity structure and analyze it for tax efficiencies and strategic growth
Establish and maintain tax risk management structures
Assist with international tax audits and advise on tax risks
Manage external tax audits, desk examinations, and controversial disputes
Drive tax technology transformation, process efficiencies, and automation for income tax compliance and ASC 740 functions
Manage external advisors, consultants, and service providers within audit committee budgeting and approval guidelines
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global tax team and future tax leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Certified Public Accountant, Master of Taxation, JD, or equivalent advanced tax credential
10+ years of progressively responsible public accounting or corporate tax leadership experience, including multinational and public company experience
Strong experience in ASC 740 income tax accounting and SEC reporting requirements
Consolidated US federal, US international, and foreign income tax compliance and provision experience
Experience working with complex Microsoft Excel workbooks and formulas
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including working with international personnel
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams in fast-paced environments
Experience in a multinational public company with operations in multiple jurisdictions preferred
Familiarity with OECD Pillar Two, global minimum tax regulations, country-by-country, and emerging international tax initiatives preferred
Direct experience and/or technical knowledge of transfer pricing, FBAR, international withholding, country-by-country reporting, and permanent establishment preferred
Skilled with tax research tools such as Bloomberg, RIA, or CCH preferred
Advanced experience with income tax software, including OneSource preferred, or implementing tax technology and automation solutions
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Excel preferred
Must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) match
Pension
Merit increases
Paid holidays
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Vision benefits
Short-term disability benefits
Long-term disability benefits
Tuition assistance