Essential Functions:

• Oversee U.S. federal, state and international tax compliance process, including indirect taxes, subpart F income, GILTI, R&D and foreign tax credits, VAT matters and expense allocations.
• Provide strategic direction, technical guidance, and leadership on all tax matters impacting the company.
• Partner and manage the relationships with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Reviews tax returns and related documents to ensure compliance with federal, state and international laws. Authorizes the payment of taxes due.  Manages audits when applicable.
• Works closely with Accounting to provide inputs for policy setting, review of business results in monthly/quarterly reporting cycles and forecasts.
• Advises management of the impact of new tax laws and proposed legislation.
• Pursues refunds, credits and incentives as the company moves into new markets or new locations to maximize tax benefits to the company.
• Review annual and quarterly tax provisions and related disclosures in our SEC filings.
• Oversee preparation of worldwide transfer pricing documentation, including master file, local files, and country by country reporting.
• Recognize complex technical tax issues, perform research and analysis to support management decision-making.
• Other special projects and assignments as required.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining optimal results.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in tax function of a public company with a global presence (a minimum of five of which should be in a management position), is required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Tax or Finance and CPA license, is required.
• Previous experience leading tax and demonstrated ability to manage a variety of domestic and international tax matters, compliance, indirect tax, transfer pricing, VAT, sales and payroll tax matters independently and have the capability to dissect specialized matters and analysis inform decision making.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls/SOX and financial reporting requirements in a public company setting, is required.
• Experience in fast-paced environment, highly driven with the ability to conduct multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects, especially long-term.
• Able to manage multiple complex projects and deliver in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicates and presents information to senior management and other stakeholders (written, orally and via presentation materials), possesses an inquisitive mind, and works effectively with multiple functions; brings strong executive presence and the ability to influence decision making.
• The ideal candidate will be a results-driven team player and must thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  He/ She must have the ability to drive results, possesses a strong drive to meet and exceed goals and is willing to take ownership of problems and make or recommend sound decisions.
• The candidate will be an independent self-starter and a proactive leader who is continually focused on building a high performing team.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week required; and more often based on business needs. 
• Embodies Vaxcyte’s cultural attributes: caring, courage, excellence and passion.