Vice President, Tax

Position Overview MRI Software is seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President, Tax to build and lead the Company's global tax function. This is a newly established leadership role that will transition key tax responsibilities from an external provider to an internal center of excellence, creating greater visibility, control, and strategic alignment across the enterprise. The Vice President, Tax will be responsible for overseeing global tax planning, tax compliance, tax reporting, tax provision, transfer pricing, indirect tax, and tax risk management across MRI's international operations.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the Company's continued growth, acquisition strategy, and global expansion efforts. The role will also provide oversight and support for select treasury activities including cash and liquidity planning, banking relationships, intercompany funding and other treasury matters as needed. This position requires an experienced tax executive who can operate strategically while also building processes, controls, and capabilities within a complex, private equity-backed SaaS organization.

Similar finance leadership roles within the organization emphasize global operations, M&A support, tax planning, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and partnership with executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Tax Function Leadership & Transformation Establish and lead MRI's global tax function. Develop and execute a multi-year strategy to transition tax activities from external providers to an internally managed model.

Assess existing tax processes, controls, systems, and vendor relationships and implement improvements. Build and develop a high-performing tax organization capable of supporting a growing global business. Establish governance, policies, controls, and reporting frameworks to support long-term scalability. Global Tax Compliance Oversee global direct and indirect tax compliance across all jurisdictions.

Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, local, and international tax returns. Manage relationships with external tax advisors and compliance providers. Provide oversight of tax audits, inquiries, and examinations. Ensure compliance with evolving global tax regulations and reporting requirements. Provide leadership over indirect tax matters relevant to a global software and SaaS business including sales and use tax, VAT, GST, digital services taxes, and related nexus and registration requirements Tax Provision & Reporting Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes.

Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure accurate tax reporting under applicable accounting standards. Oversee tax-related disclosures and reporting requirements. Develop processes to improve tax forecasting, planning, and reporting accuracy. Provide visibility into the Company's effective tax rate, cash tax forecast, material deferred tax positions, uncertain tax positions, and other significant tax matters.

Strategic Tax Planning Identify and implement tax-efficient structures that support business growth and profitability. Advise senior leadership on tax implications of business initiatives and strategic decisions. Lead tax planning initiatives related to acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings, and international expansion. Provide tax guidance on transfer pricing, intellectual property strategies, and cross-border operations.

Partner with Legal and Accounting on legal entity rationalization, restructuring, and simplification initiatives. Mergers & Acquisitions Serve as the tax lead for acquisition and integration activities. Support tax due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-acquisition integration. Assess tax exposures, risks, and opportunities associated with potential acquisitions. Partner with corporate development, finance, legal, and external advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle.

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