Vice President, Indirect Tax

World Kinect

Vice President, Indirect Tax leading global tax compliance strategies for World Fuel. Overseeing teams and ensuring operational excellence in indirect tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. Indirect Taxes and International Indirect Tax Frameworks, with a strong focus on compliance, governance, and strategic leadership. Proven ability to lead and mentor global teams while driving organizational transformation and technology adoption.

Highest-signal resume keywords

U.S. Indirect TaxesInternational Indirect Tax FrameworksLeadership ExperienceOrganizational TransformationTechnology Adoption

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Indirect Tax ComplianceTax GovernanceSales and Use TaxGross Receipts TaxJet Fuel TaxMotor Fuel TaxVATGSTHSTProcess Optimization

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringInspirationAdvisory Skills

Tools & Technologies

Automation SolutionsAnalytics SolutionsReporting Solutions

Industry Keywords

Global Indirect Tax StrategyRegulatory DevelopmentsMultinational OrganizationGeographically Dispersed Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Future of Global Indirect Tax Compliance
Shape the Global Indirect Tax Strategy
Develop and execute the global vision, strategy, and operating model for indirect tax compliance.
Serve as the executive leader and trusted advisor on indirect tax matters across the organization.
Anticipate emerging regulatory developments and drive proactive business readiness.
Maintain oversight of indirect tax compliance activities across all relevant jurisdictions.
Champion the use of technology, automation, analytics, and reporting solutions.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a global team of indirect tax professionals.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive experience in indirect tax, tax compliance, tax governance, or finance leadership roles.
Significant leadership experience within a multinational organization.
Deep expertise in U.S. indirect taxes, including sales and use tax, gross receipts tax, jet fuel tax, motor fuel tax, and related compliance requirements.
Strong knowledge of international indirect tax frameworks, including VAT, GST, HST, mineral oil taxes, and similar regimes.
Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams.
Demonstrated success driving organizational transformation, process optimization, and technology adoption.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Opportunities for career growth