Vice President, Tax Remote (anywhere in United States)

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The Opportunity:

Lead RevMed's global tax function, owning strategy, operating model, governance, and execution across planning, financial reporting, compliance, and audits.

Align tax priorities with long-term corporate strategy, supporting OUS commercial readiness, international expansion, and sustainable growth while protecting financial position and reputation.

Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership: translate complex tax matters into clear business choices and anticipate risks and opportunities.

Build a scalable tax organization and develop leaders, partnering with Finance, Legal, and the business while staying hands-on in critical judgments and execution.

The role reports to Vice President of Finance and will represent Tax in front of the Audit Committee and senior executives.

Responsibilities

Global Tax Strategy and Enterprise Partnership

Set and own the global tax strategy and multiyear roadmap, aligning priorities, investment, and outcomes with corporate goals, capital needs, and growth.

Advise senior leadership on tax implications of strategic decisions (cash taxes, financial reporting, feasibility, compliance, reputation); escalate significant exposures to senior executives and, as appropriate, the Audit Committee.

Lead tax planning for corporate structure, financing, IP, licensing, collaborations, and transactions; partner with Legal, Treasury, Business Development, and Finance on diligence, structuring, and implementation.

Anticipate global tax changes, assess enterprise impact, and lead coordinated responses; establish tax policies, decision rights, and escalation thresholds.

International Expansion and Transfer Pricing

Own tax strategy and readiness for new markets with Global Finance and Legal (entity structures, registrations, operating models, transition to local support).

Lead global transfer pricing policy, intercompany pricing, documentation, and governance, aligned with business substance, IP, supply chain, and local requirements.

Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Treasury, and others on income tax, indirect tax, tariffs, withholding, and permanent establishment issues in cross-border operations.

Tax Accounting and Financial Reporting

Own quality, accuracy, and timeliness of global quarterly and annual provisions under US GAAP, including ASC 740 judgments, deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and disclosures.

Oversee the Integration of tax into the close, forecasts, long-range plans, and cash planning with Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, FP&A, and Treasury; explain effective tax rate drivers and material changes.

Ultimate owner of tax accounting policies, documentation, and SOX controls; lead external auditor engagement on significant positions and resolve complex reporting matters.

Compliance, Risk Management, and Tax Audits

Oversee global tax team that manages global compliance across US federal, state, and international obligations; define responsibilities with Payroll, Legal, local Finance, Supply Chain and service providers.

Maximize tax attributes and incentives (R&D credits, NOLs).

Lead audits, inquiries, and disputes; represent RevMed with tax authorities and advisors, guide resolution strategy, and escalate significant matters through governance.

Set key performance indicators for an integrated tax risk framework, compliance calendar, and monitoring process to identify exposures early and sustain timely filings, payments, and defensible positions.

Functional Leadership and Scalable Operations

Design and lead the global tax organization (internal and external mix); own budget, workforce plan, advisor selection, and provider performance.

Recruit, coach, and develop tax leaders; establish succession and development plans, delegate decision-making authority, and hold the team accountable.

Lead the tax technology and process roadmap with Finance systems and IT to improve data quality, automation, controls, and integration.

Lead cross-functional change: build alignment, clarify ownership, and ensure readiness, training, and adoption of new operating models.

Required Skills, Experience and Education:

16+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including preferably 3+ years of VP of tax experience with substantial leadership of a global tax function or multiple tax disciplines in a complex multinational.

Bachelors in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA, JD, or equivalent. Advanced degree in taxation or related field required.

Deep expertise in US corporate and international tax, ASC 740, OECD BEPS, transfer pricing, compliance, and audits.

Experience leading tax reporting and controls in a public, SOX-controlled company, partnering with external auditors and senior finance leaders.

Success setting functional strategy, building scalable capabilities, and leading complex cross-functional, cross-jurisdiction change, including international expansion.

Ability to influence executives, explain complex issues to non-specialists, and manage relationships with tax authorities, auditors, and advisors.

Proven record building high-performing teams and future leaders with clear accountability and a culture of trust, feedback, and collaboration.

Enterprise perspective and strong commercial judgment.

Preferred Skills:

Biotech or pharma experience, including IP, licensing, and global commercialization.

Support of business development transactions, supply chain structures, and the shift from development-stage to broader commercial operations.

Implementation of tax technology and data improvements; mix of in-house leadership and public accounting or advisory experience.

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The base pay salary range for this full-time position for candidates working onsite at our headquarters in Redwood City, CA is listed below. The range displayed on each job posting is intended to be the base pay salary range for an individual working onsite in Redwood City and will be adjusted for the local market a candidate is based in. Our base pay salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual base pay salary is determined by multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, market dynamics, and relevant education or training.

Please note that base pay salary range is one part of the overall total rewards program at RevMed, which includes competitive cash compensation, robust equity awards, strong benefits, and significant learning and development opportunities.

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Base Pay Salary Range

$294,000—$367,000 USD

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