Senior Tax Manager

Senior Tax Manager role at Valvoline Global Operations

At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future‑ready products and provide best‑in‑class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our Corporate Values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. They define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

• Treat everyone with care.
• Act with unwavering integrity.
• Strive for excellence in all endeavors.
• Deliver on our commitments with passion.
• Collaborate as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Valvoline Global Operations Headquarters is located in Lexington, KY. We prefer candidates who can work an in‑office schedule (3 days per week). This position offers relocation assistance.

Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee global income and indirect tax compliance processes across all regions to ensure accurate, timely, and complete filing in accordance with local requirements.
• Supervise global tax service providers and internal teams to validate data accuracy, reconcile tax balances, and ensure adherence to corporate tax policies.
• Coordinate with regional finance teams and external advisors to review, approve, and submit corporate income tax returns, filings, and all compliance obligations.

Accounting and Provision Management

• Direct and review consolidated and regional tax accounting processes.
• Support the consolidated, quarterly, and year‑end tax processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with reporting timelines.
• Prepare and/or review global tax reporting packages and ensure consistency across all regions.
• Communicate consolidated results and variances to leadership and stakeholders.

Internal Controls and Process Improvement

• Design, implement, and maintain global tax internal controls.
• Monitor control effectiveness and lead remediation plans for identified deficiencies.
• Drive process efficiency and automation initiatives across global tax operations to enhance compliance accuracy, reduce risk, and improve cycle times.

Risk Management

• Manage global tax controversy and audit activities, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure risk mitigation.
• Provide strategic guidance on tax positions and documentation to reduce future liabilities.
• Support parent tax risk management policies and practices.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop a global tax team across the US, India, APAC, EMEA, and the Americas, setting clear expectations, coaching for performance, and supporting career growth.
• Establish clear goals and provide regular feedback.

• 12+ years in a tax management role for a global enterprise with global tax management responsibilities.
• Tax accounting experience (ASC 740, IFRS, etc).
• Tax internal controls management experience.
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Office.
• Experience working in SAP.
• Strategic thinker.
• Exceptional analytical skills; adept at structuring problems and developing data‑driven solutions.
• Executive‑level communication skills, including an ability to synthesize financial information for non‑finance leaders.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to manage ambiguity.
• Strong leadership presence with experience building high‑performing teams.

• Experience communicating…