Global Head - Tax

About XBP Global
XBP Global is a leading provider of business process automation and technology-enabled solutions, serving clients across Banking, Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, Public Sector, Utilities, Telecommunications, and Commercial industries. With operations across multiple countries, XBP Global delivers innovative solutions that drive operational excellence and business transformation.
Position Summary
XBP Global is seeking an experienced and strategic Global Head – Tax to lead the organization's worldwide tax function. This executive will be responsible for developing and executing the company's global tax strategy while ensuring compliance with all U.S. federal, state, and international tax regulations.
The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership to optimize the company's global tax position, manage tax risk, support mergers and acquisitions, oversee transfer pricing, and ensure accurate tax reporting across all jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
Global Tax Strategy
Develop and execute a comprehensive global tax strategy aligned with XBP Global's business objectives.
Advise executive leadership on tax implications of acquisitions, restructuring, investments, and international expansion.
Identify opportunities to optimize the organization's global effective tax rate.
Monitor global tax legislation and proactively assess business impacts.
Tax Compliance & Reporting
Lead all U.S. Federal, State, and International tax compliance activities.
Oversee corporate income tax, indirect tax, VAT/GST, payroll tax, and withholding tax compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate tax filings across all operating jurisdictions.
Manage tax accounting and reporting under U.S. GAAP (ASC 740), including quarterly and annual reporting.
International Tax & Transfer Pricing
Lead transfer pricing strategy, documentation, and compliance.
Manage BEPS, OECD Pillar Two, and other international tax initiatives.
Partner with Finance and Legal teams on cross-border transactions.
Oversee legal entities and tax-efficient operating structures.
Tax Planning & Advisory
Provide strategic tax guidance on new business initiatives and global expansion.
Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures from a tax perspective.
Evaluate tax implications of financing structures and capital investments.
Drive tax planning initiatives that create long-term shareholder value.
Risk Management & Governance
Develop and maintain a strong tax governance framework.
Lead tax audits and manage relationships with tax authorities.
Ensure compliance with SOX and internal tax controls.
Identify and mitigate tax risks across the enterprise.
Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing global tax organization.
Develop tax policies, procedures, and best practices.
Partner with Finance, Treasury, Legal, HR, and Business Leaders globally.
Manage external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation.
CPA, Chartered Accountant (CA), or Master's in Taxation preferred.
15+ years of progressive corporate tax leadership experience.
Experience leading tax functions within multinational organizations.
Strong knowledge of:
U.S. Federal & State Tax
International Tax
Transfer Pricing
ASC 740
OECD Guidelines
Pillar Two
VAT/GST
Global Tax Planning
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven track record of deploying tax-automation software and advanced data analytics
Proficiency in major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and tax-specific software solutions; preference for candidates with a track record of driving technology-enabled process improvements such as agentic AI.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, geographically dispersed global tax team, fostering a culture of continuous development, accountability, and operational excellence.
Preferred Experience
Experience within Technology and Technology Enabled Services.
Experience managing tax operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Exposure to automation and technology-enabled tax processes.
Experience managing outside advisors, including big 4 accounting firms.
Board and Audit Committee exposure.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Executive Leadership
Business Partnering
Financial Acumen
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Cross-functional Collaboration
Decision Making
Process Improvement
Global Stakeholder Management
Why Join XBP Global?
At XBP Global, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the company's global tax strategy while partnering with executive leadership to support continued international growth. This is an opportunity to build a world-class tax function within a dynamic, technology-driven organization committed to innovation and operational excellence.

Work arrangement
Yes