VP of Tax

2 Months ago • 10-15 Years • Legal

Job Summary

Job Description

The VP of Tax at VGW will lead the tax function, encompassing planning, strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management. Responsibilities include developing tax strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring compliance across various jurisdictions, managing tax audits, and negotiating with tax authorities. This role requires advising senior management on tax implications of business activities (mergers, acquisitions, etc.), maintaining internal controls, and partnering with other departments. The VP will also lead and develop the tax team, driving technology implementation and process improvements. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in tax roles, including at least 5 years in a global tax leadership position, strong tax counsel experience, and demonstrated success in building high-performing teams.
Must have:
  • 10-15 years tax experience (5+ years global leadership)
  • Strong international tax knowledge
  • Experience with tax audits and authorities
  • Develop and implement tax strategies
  • Manage and develop tax teams
  • Compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Good to have:
  • NSW solicitor with practicing certificate
  • Chartered Accountant qualification
  • Masters of Tax or Graduate Diploma in Tax
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Flexibility
  • Growth opportunities
  • Fun and inclusive workplace

Job Details

VP of Tax

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games. 

The VP of Tax will lead the VGW Tax function including tax planning & strategy, compliance, reporting, and risk management.

This role involves developing tax strategies that align with the company's financial goals, maintaining compliance with tax regulations, and minimising tax liabilities through strategic planning.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Develop and implement tax strategies that align with overall business objectives and support financial growth, in particular ongoing review of the company’s international tax structure and transfer pricing practices.
  • Advise the Executive Council and senior management on the tax implications of business activities, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and expansions.
  • Manage all planning and compliance for corporate income taxes, indirect taxation, and tax provisions - across a range of jurisdictions 
  • Maintain a tax internal controls environment ensuring compliance across all jurisdictions.
  • Partner with senior leaders and other departments, including Finance, Legal & Compliance, to support business objectives and decision-making with tax insights.
  • Manage relationships with tax authorities and oversee tax audits, examinations, and inquiries.
  • Drive the use of technology to enhance the compliance processes 
  • Drive the transformation of the tax function, focusing on people development, process improvement, and technology implementation.
  • Lead and develop the tax team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

What you will bring to the role:

  • 10-15 years of experience in tax roles, with at least 5 years in a global tax leadership position.
  • Degree(s) in accounting/commerce or law. 
  • Strong tax counsel experience, at least 5 years of relevant experience in corporate international tax, preferably from a big 4 environment or in a similar commercial tax role.
  • Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge in employment tax legislation as applicable to large corporate entities.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing tax teams.
  • Proven experience in handling tax audits, negotiating with tax authorities, and managing relationships with regulatory bodies.
  • NSW solicitor holding a current Australian practising certificate is desirable. 
  • Chartered Accountant qualification is desirable. 
  • Postgraduate academic qualifications such as a Masters of Tax or Graduate Diploma in Tax is desirable.

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play games.

With high-quality, acclaimed brands including Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, we entertain and delight over one million players in North America.

As pioneers in sweepstakes promotions for online social games, we also offer our players the opportunity to redeem incredible prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is "our players come first". This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co

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About The Company

Pioneering the online social gaming experience. 


We are a fast-growing technology company and creator of market-leading online social games.  


Our business is innovative and is setting new standards in the online social games market. Our success comes from hiring amazing people who are challenging the status quo by testing, pioneering and pushing the boundaries. 


For over a decade, VGW has developed popular games that provide our many players entertainment with a thrill. 


We understand the importance of providing games and content that capture our customers’ imagination while building a reputation of trust and security, working alongside the biggest marketing and payment partners across the globe. 


VGW exists to provide our players with the ultimate entertainment experience.


To ensure we maintain a safe and respectful online community, we have developed house rules for our LinkedIn page: https://www.vgw.co/social-media-policy/

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