Tax Counsel

Tax Counsel: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family  

The Tax Counsel reports to the State Tax Director and supports our domestic tax team on US federal, state, and local tax controversy matters. The position also assists with tax planning initiatives, state tax compliance and reporting, and other tax projects. The position will build strong relationships with the VF Global Tax group, other VF non-tax groups, and examination teams.

How You Will Make a Difference:  

• Coordinate federal, state, and local audit strategy and planning from inception to conclusion.
• Manage all aspects of state and local tax exams, including data collection, responding to information requests, tracking statute of limitations, providing technical advice on practice and procedure matters, and communicating with examination teams as well as outside consultants.
• Respond to state and local notices by researching and drafting responses to notices by federal, state, and local taxing authorities.
• Monitor the tax department notice tracker to ensure timely responses, identify trends, and recommend process changes based on trends identified.
• Advise on tax implications of retail operations, including e-commerce, brick-and-mortar stores, and supply chain management.
• Model and analyze the impact of proposed audit adjustments and assist with accruals related to adjustments.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Legal, Treasury and other functional groups within the Company.
• Support state filing positions by monitoring, researching, and analyzing existing and proposed state tax legislation.
• Research income tax issues to support filing positions taken or to explore tax planning opportunities.
• Support department’s efforts related to direct data access and technology implementation by the company.
• Assist with other special projects and day to day state issues that surface.

Skills for Success:

• 5-7 years of experience; public accounting firm, law firm, or large corporate tax department experience preferred. Experience with tax controversy desired.
• Juris Doctorate required (state bar member preferred)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent tax research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment required.
• Proficient in Office 365 and online tax research tools.

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.