Quaker Houghton · 6 days ago
Vice President of Global Tax
Pennsylvania, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expQuaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process fluids and lubricants, supporting major manufacturing sectors. The Vice President of Global Tax will develop and execute the company's global tax strategy, ensuring compliance with tax laws while optimizing the tax position and supporting business initiatives.
Advanced MaterialsConsumer GoodsIndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a comprehensive global tax strategy that aligns with the company’s business goals and growth plans
Ensure compliance with all global tax regulations and reporting requirements, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and SEC disclosures
Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual tax provision calculations and related financial statement disclosures
Drive tax planning initiatives to optimize effective tax rate (ETR), cash tax savings, and mitigate risk
Oversee global transfer pricing policies and documentation, including intercompany pricing, economic analyses, and country-by-country reporting
Manage tax audits and disputes globally; serve as the primary contact with tax authorities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Treasury, and Corporate Development to support business transactions and expansion efforts
Evaluate and advise on the tax implications of M&A, reorganizations, and other corporate transactions
Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing global tax team
Monitor and assess tax legislative developments globally and their impact on the company
Maintain strong governance and internal control frameworks around tax processes and reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of combined public and multi-national corporate experience, including leadership roles in large public companies
Deep expertise in U.S. federal income taxation, international tax, tax accounting (ASC 740), and transfer pricing
Experience managing a global tax function within a publicly traded company
Strong knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing tax teams
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills
Ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across global functions
Experience in global treasury functions
Experience managing cash across multiple countries and legal entities
Experience with mitigating FX exposure via hedges, terms or other mechanisms
Experience and familiarity working with lenders and negotiating debt agreements
Strong understanding of bank and lender markets
Desire to partner with CEO, CFO, and external institutions to explore optimal long-term capital structure for growing business
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
JD/LLM preferred
CPA, MST, LLM, or JD preferred
CPA certification strongly preferred
Company
Quaker Houghton
Quaker Houghton provides a broad range of fluid services and solutions that improve manufacturing processes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Berquist
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tom Coler
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-11-04
2025-10-31
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