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We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.\nVP, Global Head of Indirect Tax\nLocation: Flexible (U.S.)\nLead a Global Indirect Tax Organization\nWorld Fuel is seeking a VP, Global Head of Indirect Tax to lead our worldwide indirect tax function across a complex multinational business operating in highly regulated fuel, energy, and commercial markets.\nThis executive leadership role is responsible for the overall strategy, governance, compliance, risk management, and operational leadership of the global indirect tax organization. Reporting to senior finance leadership, the VP will serve as the company's most senior indirect tax leader and a trusted advisor to business and executive stakeholders across the enterprise.\nThe successful candidate will lead a global team responsible for indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while driving operational excellence, strengthening controls, supporting business growth, and helping shape the future of the function.\nThis is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced tax executive to make a meaningful impact within a Fortune 100 organization.\nWhy This Role Matters\nWorld Fuel operates across multiple business lines, geographies, and tax jurisdictions, creating a uniquely complex indirect tax environment.\nAs VP, Global Head of Indirect Tax, you will provide leadership for a critical global function responsible for managing indirect tax compliance, minimizing risk, supporting business growth, and ensuring operational excellence. You will partner closely with senior leaders across Finance, Legal, Audit, Technology, and Commercial teams while leading a highly capable global organization.\nYour leadership will directly influence compliance, governance, operational effectiveness, and the company's ability to scale and grow responsibly around the world.\nWhat You'll Do\nLead the Global Indirect Tax Organization\nProvide strategic leadership for World Fuel's global indirect tax function.\nServe as the senior authority on indirect tax matters across the enterprise.\nDevelop and execute the long-term vision and operating model for the function.\nPartner with senior leadership to align tax strategy with business objectives.\nDrive Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management\nOversee indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions globally.\nEnsure accurate, timely, and complete filing obligations are met.\nMaintain a strong governance and controls framework.\nLead audit readiness and indirect tax risk management efforts.\nMonitor regulatory developments and assess business impacts.\nDeliver Operational Excellence\nLead a high-performing global organization focused on execution and accountability.\nDrive process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness.\nEstablish consistent standards and best practices across teams and regions.\nSupport organizational growth through strong operational leadership and disciplined execution.\nPartner Across the Business\nCollaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Audit, Technology, and Commercial leaders.\nProvide practical, business-focused guidance on complex indirect tax matters.\nSupport strategic initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and business transformation efforts.\nCommunicate complex tax matters effectively to executive stakeholders.\nDevelop and Inspire Talent\nLead, mentor, and develop a global team of indirect tax professionals.\nBuild organizational capability and succession plans.\nFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nCreate an environment where employees can grow and succeed.\nSupport Future-State Improvements\nIdentify opportunities for process enhancement, standardization, and automation.\nChampion technology solutions that improve efficiency and transparency.\nPartner with Finance and Technology teams to support scalable operating models.\nDrive modernization initiatives where they create measurable business value.\nWhat You'll Bring\nRequired Experience\n15+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax, tax compliance, tax governance, or related finance leadership roles.\nSignificant leadership experience within large multinational organizations.\nDeep expertise in U.S. indirect taxes, including: Sales & Use Tax Motor Fuel Tax Excise Tax Jet Fuel Tax Gross Receipts Tax\nStrong understanding of international indirect tax regimes, including VAT, GST, HST, mineral oil taxes, and similar frameworks.\nProven experience leading geographically dispersed teams.\nDemonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing key stakeholders.\nStrong leadership, communication, and people development capabilities.\nPreferred Experience\nEnergy, fuel, commodities, transportation, logistics, aviation, manufacturing, or other highly regulated industries.\nExperience managing indirect tax functions supporting multiple business units and jurisdictions.\nExperience leading large indirect tax organizations in complex global environments.\nExposure to ERP platforms, tax technology solutions, and indirect tax automation tools.\nExperience supporting business transformation, process improvement, or operating model enhancements.\nLeadership Profile\nThe successful candidate will be:\nA trusted advisor and business partner\nA strong people leader\nStrategic and commercially minded\nOperationally excellent\nCollaborative and influential\nDecisive and accountable\nResilient in complex, fast-paced environments\nFocused on delivering results while developing teams\nWhy Join World Fuel?\nLead the company's global indirect tax function.\nPartner directly with senior executive leadership.\nInfluence business strategy, governance, and risk management on a global scale.\nLead a talented international team.\nDrive meaningful impact within a Fortune 100 organization.\nShape the future direction of a critical enterprise function.\nWorld Fuel is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 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