Assistant VP, Tax

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Family-friendly benefits

Retirement and investment programs

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Global Tax. This hybrid role will focus on managing a team of tax professionals while aligning tax strategies with the company's growth.

The successful candidate must have 15-20 years of experience in progressive tax roles and a strong expertise in US international tax and transfer pricing. McCormick offers comprehensive health benefits and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years of progressive tax experience in a large global multinational or premier professional services firm.
• Proven ability to lead complex global teams and communicate sophisticated tax issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop a diverse team of tax professionals.
• Support the design and execution of global tax strategies.
• Lead the tax department's digital evolution.

Skills

US international tax expertise

Transfer pricing knowledge

ASC 740 compliance

Tax legislative tracking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

CPA or JD

Master’s in Taxation (MST) or LL.M.

Job description

Assistant VP, Tax

The position is hybrid eligible (50% onsite per month).

Position Summary and Successor Mandate

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Global Tax, is a high-visibility executive role architected as the primary successor to the Vice President of Tax. This position serves as a critical bridge between technical tax mastery and strategic enterprise management as a leader in the Global Tax Team that supports the CFO in navigating the fiscal complexities for the global leader in flavor as it manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavorful products to the entire food industry across 170 countries.

The AVP is responsible for the operational excellence of the global tax function while transitioning into a strategic business partner capable of influencing the company's long-term global growth and risk mitigation strategies.

Global Leadership and Team Development

• Mentor and Lead: Manage, coach, and develop, directly and indirectly, a diverse team of tax professionals.
• Talent Strategy: Develop tax team members and ensure a robust succession plan is in place within the department and providing opportunities for future career growth.
• Culture and Engagement: Foster a high-performing culture that aligns with "Purpose-led Performance" principles, maximizing employee engagement and fostering an environment of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Digital Transformation: Lead the tax department's digital evolution, leveraging automation, AI, and advanced data analytics to enhance accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Build and maintain effective working relationships across the organization—including each of two business segments Consumer & Flavor Solutions, and all globally functions including Finance, Global Business Services, Legal, Supply Chain, and HR—to integrate tax considerations into global business strategies.

Strategic Tax Operations

• Global Planning: Support the design and execution of global tax strategies that align with McCormick’s strategies for growth, performance and people and adhere to its Global Tax Policy.
• Global Tax Provision: Serve as the lead architect for the quarterly and annual ASC 740 process, ensuring the integrity of financial statement disclosures and maintaining a world-class SOX control environment.
• Global Tax Compliance: Support the US federal income compliance process with the Senior Director, the EMEA Tax Compliance process with the EMEA Tax Director and lead Asia Pacific and US state tax compliance.
• Controversy Management: support the defense in global tax audits and inspections, prioritizing integrity and transparency in all interactions with the IRS and international tax authorities.

Public Policy and Legislative Support

• Technical Advocacy Support: Provide the Vice President with complex tax analysis to inform business decisions and support the company's position before legislative and regulatory bodies.
• Legislative Monitoring: Actively track emerging federal and state tax developments (e.g., OECD Pillar Two, federal tax reform) to identify risks and opportunities for the enterprise.
• Trade Association Engagement: Support the company's involvement in influential groups such as the Business Roundtable, the National Foreign Trade Council, Financial Executive’s International Committee on Taxation and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and other similar organizations, , participating in committees to help drive the company’s agenda.
• Regional Advocacy: Support the VP in state-level efforts in Annapolis, opposing disadvantageous policies like mandatory unitary combined reporting to protect the Maryland business climate.

Qualifications and Executive Competencies

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance, preferred; CPA or JD mandatory; Master’s in Taxation (MST) or LL.M. highly preferred.
• Experience: 15-20 years of progressive tax experience in a large global multinational or premier professional services firm.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in US international tax, transfer pricing, ASC 740, and the OECD BEPS framework.
• Leadership Presence: Proven ability to lead complex global teams and communicate sophisticated tax issues to non-tax executive leadership and the Board.
• Integrity: A commitment to the highest personal and professional ethics, values, and integrity.

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Sales Incentive Bonus (SIB) Plan/ McCormick’s Dividend Program. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.