VP of Tax

Company With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop – from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials – and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes “just-in-time” or “just-in-sequence”. thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a subsidiary of the internationally operating thyssenkrupp Group. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, thyssenkrupp Materials NA is a leading provider of production materials and integrated service solutions with almost 2,900 employees and more than 95 locations in North America. With annual sales of $2.9 billion, the company is focused on value-added processing and distribution of a full line of aluminum, stainless, copper, brass, specialty metals, steel, and plastics products. Supply chain management, transportation and logistics, and production support outsourcing solutions are among the many services provided to customers. Business units include Copper and Brass Sales, Engineered Plastics, Ken-Mac Metals, OnlineMetals, thyssenkrupp Steel Services, thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and thyssenkrupp Materials de Mexico.

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Job Summary

The Vice President of Tax, North America is responsible for leading all tax and customs activities across the United States and Canada. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, customs, tax accounting, compliance, audits, and planning. The VP of Tax serves as the primary tax advisor to North American leadership and as the key liaison with global leadership on regional tax matters, ensuring compliance while optimizing cash flow, effective tax rates, and business outcomes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Tax Strategy & Leadership

• Set and execute the North American tax strategy aligned with global tax objectives and business priorities.

• Advise senior leadership on tax implications of M&A, restructuring, investments, financing, and cross-border activities.

• Identify and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize EBIT, net income, and free cash flow within applicable legal frameworks.

Compliance, Reporting & Risk Management

• Oversee U.S. federal, state, and Canadian income tax filings, tax provisions, and tax accounting (including IAS 12).

• Ensure compliance with indirect taxes, customs regulations, and transfer pricing requirements.

• Lead tax audits and examinations and manage disputes with taxing authorities.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and develop mitigation strategies for emerging tax risks.

Customs, Transfer Pricing & Indirect Tax

• Lead customs import and export strategy, including duty optimization and USMCA considerations.

• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and compliance for U.S. and Canadian entities.

• Develop and issue binding tax and customs guidance to North American group companies.

People, Process & Technology Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor the North American tax team.

• Select and manage external tax advisors, tax software, and research tools.

• Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and shift focus toward value-added planning.

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

• CPA

• 10+ years of progressive tax experience across multiple tax disciplines

• Prior people management experience required

• Strong expertise in U.S. federal and state taxation and tax accounting

• Working knowledge of Canadian taxation

• Deep knowledge of tax compliance, tax accounting, transfer pricing, indirect taxes, and customs

• Experience with tax software and research tools (e.g., OneSource, CCH, BNA)

• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong judgment, integrity, and ability to operate independently in complex environments

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in Tax or Accounting

• SAP experience

• Mexican tax exposure

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability

• Voluntary Wellness Programs

• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

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