Senior Vice President of Tax

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At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

The Senior Vice President (SVP) of Tax is a high-impact executive role responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive enterprise tax strategy that aligns with the company’s long-term objectives and regulatory obligations. Operating within a private-equity owned consumer goods and manufacturing enterprise, this leader will oversee all aspects of tax compliance, identify opportunities to minimize tax liabilities and optimize the organization’s effective tax rate. This position directly supports the CFO and Audit Committee and serves as the strategic liaison to the Board of Directors on all tax-related matters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Strategic Tax Leadership

• Lead the development of tax strategies that optimize the effective tax rate and cash flow while ensuring full compliance with U.S.and International laws and regulations.

• Evaluate the tax implications of complex corporate activities, including mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, and international expansion.

• Advise senior leadership and the Board on emerging tax policy, regulatory changes, and structural optimization opportunities.

Tax Reporting & Compliance

• Direct the accurate and timely preparation of tax provisions under ASC 740 and ensure full alignment with SEC reporting standards (10-K, 10-Q, earnings releases).

• Manage compliance with all applicable tax jurisdictions including U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax filings.

• Oversee audit defense, controversy management, and responses to taxing authorities.

Board and Executive-Level Reporting

• Prepare and present executive-level tax updates to the Audit Committee.

• Provide visibility into key tax positions, policy shifts, and financial exposures through  memosand scenario planning.

Operational Oversight & Team Development

• Lead and develop the tax team with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.

• Drive standardization, process improvement, and digital transformation across tax reporting and compliance activities.

• Partner with Treasury, Accounting, Legal, and Business Units to support integrated financial decision-making.

Risk Management & Governance

• Strong command of tax risk assessment frameworks and internal control environments; known for setting a high bar for ethics, transparency, and accountability.

• Establish and enforce strong internal controls, ensuring tax policies align with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and US GAAP standards.

• Oversee the implementation of tax technologies to enhance transparency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Strategic Vision: Capable of designing and leading a forward-looking tax strategy that aligns with business growth, manufacturing footprint, and global expansion.

Board-Ready Communication: Able to distill and present complex tax matters to non-technical senior audiences, including Directors, auditors, and external stakeholders.

Technical Mastery: Deep, hands-on technical expertise in U.S. corporate tax, indirect taxes, and tax accounting standards.

Executive Influence: Adept at managing cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior decision-makers through data-driven insights and clear recommendations.

People Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and scale a high-performing tax team; recognized as a builder of talent and culture.

Operational Excellence: Experience deploying tax technology platforms and optimizing processes for compliance efficiency, audit readiness, and reporting accuracy.

Education, Certification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required; active licensure required.

• Master’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Business Administration is preferred.

• Continuing professional education (CPE) in U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and public company compliance is expected.

• Minimum 15–20 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate tax, with at least 7–10 years in a senior executive or SVP/VP role at a public company or within a Big Four advisory capacity.

• Demonstrated success leading complex tax operations for a multi-entity manufacturing or consumer goods organization, including:

• Managing U.S. federal, state, local, and international compliance

• Overseeing transfer pricing and intercompany strategies

• Extensive experience with:

  • ASC 740 tax provision management

  • SEC reporting and 10-Q/10-K disclosures

  • Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control environments

  • Proven track record leading audits and managing relationships with taxing authorities.

  • Strong familiarity with M&A due diligence, entity restructuring, and integration from a tax standpoint.

  • Experience presenting to and partnering with Board-level stakeholders, Audit Committees, and executive leadership.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

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OUR VALUES

Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.