Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0131282Date Posted:2026-06-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAs Vice President of Tax – Americas, you are the senior tax leader for our growth-oriented organization operating across North, Central, and South America. You define and execute the regional tax strategy, with oversight of income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting, compliance, controversy, and planning across multiple jurisdictions.You act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, HR, and business leaders to manage risk, support growth, optimize cash tax and effective tax rate outcomes, and ensure strong governance. You lead and develop a team of approximately 12–15 tax professionals, while building the capabilities, structures, and processes needed to support evolving business priorities.In this role, you drive meaningful impact by safeguarding compliance, strengthening governance, and enabling business growth—while enhancing earnings quality, improving cash flow, and optimizing Hitachi Energy’s overall tax position across the Americas.How you will make an impactRegional Tax Strategy &amp; Business Partnership<ul><li>You lead the Americas tax strategy and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership</li><li>You provide guidance on income tax, cross-border structuring, M&amp;A, indirect taxes, and regulatory developments</li><li>You define and deliver a tax roadmap aligned with business growth and performance</li></ul>Tax Planning, Transfer Pricing &amp; Structuring<ul><li>You lead transfer pricing strategy, governance, and audit defense</li><li>You drive tax planning initiatives to optimize cash tax and effective tax rate</li><li>You advise on intercompany transactions, supply chain, and financing structures</li></ul>Compliance, Provision &amp; Governance<ul><li>You ensure accurate, timely tax compliance across the Americas</li><li>You own the regional tax provision and reporting in partnership with Accounting and auditors</li><li>You maintain a strong control environment and ensure audit readiness</li></ul>Tax Controversy &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>You lead tax audits, disputes, and interactions with authorities</li><li>You identify and mitigate tax risks related to business activities and regulatory changes</li><li>You serve as the escalation point for complex tax matters</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>You lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across the region</li><li>You set clear priorities, drive accountability, and foster collaboration</li><li>You build capabilities through talent development and effective use of external partners</li></ul>Operational Excellence &amp; Cross-Functional Partnership<ul><li>You partner with key functions to integrate tax into business decisions</li><li>You drive simplification, standardization, and automation of processes</li><li>You manage budget, external advisors, and service delivery</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, JD, MST, or LLM preferred</li><li>15+ years of tax experience, including leadership in a multinational and/or Big 4 environment</li><li>Strong expertise in corporate tax, tax accounting, and cross-border matters across the Americas</li><li>Proven ability to lead high-performing, multi-country teams in matrix organizations</li><li>Experience advising senior leadership on M&amp;A, restructuring, and financing decisions</li><li>Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, and sound judgment</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

V.P. Tax - US, Regional Tax Lead Americas

Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0131282Date Posted:2026-06-16Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The OpportunityAs Vice President of Tax – Americas, you are the senior tax leader for our growth-oriented organization operating across North, Central, and South America. You define and execute the regional tax strategy, with oversight of income tax, indirect tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting, compliance, controversy, and planning across multiple jurisdictions.You act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, partnering closely with Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Legal, HR, and business leaders to manage risk, support growth, optimize cash tax and effective tax rate outcomes, and ensure strong governance. You lead and develop a team of approximately 12–15 tax professionals, while building the capabilities, structures, and processes needed to support evolving business priorities.In this role, you drive meaningful impact by safeguarding compliance, strengthening governance, and enabling business growth—while enhancing earnings quality, improving cash flow, and optimizing Hitachi Energy’s overall tax position across the Americas.How you will make an impactRegional Tax Strategy &amp; Business Partnership<ul><li>You lead the Americas tax strategy and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership</li><li>You provide guidance on income tax, cross-border structuring, M&amp;A, indirect taxes, and regulatory developments</li><li>You define and deliver a tax roadmap aligned with business growth and performance</li></ul>Tax Planning, Transfer Pricing &amp; Structuring<ul><li>You lead transfer pricing strategy, governance, and audit defense</li><li>You drive tax planning initiatives to optimize cash tax and effective tax rate</li><li>You advise on intercompany transactions, supply chain, and financing structures</li></ul>Compliance, Provision &amp; Governance<ul><li>You ensure accurate, timely tax compliance across the Americas</li><li>You own the regional tax provision and reporting in partnership with Accounting and auditors</li><li>You maintain a strong control environment and ensure audit readiness</li></ul>Tax Controversy &amp; Risk Management<ul><li>You lead tax audits, disputes, and interactions with authorities</li><li>You identify and mitigate tax risks related to business activities and regulatory changes</li><li>You serve as the escalation point for complex tax matters</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Team Development<ul><li>You lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team across the region</li><li>You set clear priorities, drive accountability, and foster collaboration</li><li>You build capabilities through talent development and effective use of external partners</li></ul>Operational Excellence &amp; Cross-Functional Partnership<ul><li>You partner with key functions to integrate tax into business decisions</li><li>You drive simplification, standardization, and automation of processes</li><li>You manage budget, external advisors, and service delivery</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, JD, MST, or LLM preferred</li><li>15+ years of tax experience, including leadership in a multinational and/or Big 4 environment</li><li>Strong expertise in corporate tax, tax accounting, and cross-border matters across the Americas</li><li>Proven ability to lead high-performing, multi-country teams in matrix organizations</li><li>Experience advising senior leadership on M&amp;A, restructuring, and financing decisions</li><li>Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen, stakeholder influence, and sound judgment</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

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