VP of Tax

About the Company

Established in 2015, Create Music Group is a leading music and entertainment company. The company operates as a record label, distribution company, and entertainment network which generates over 15 billion music streams each month on DSP’s. It operates a number of companies including Label Engine and Flighthouse.

Responsibilities

• Lead all tax aspects of domestic and international M&A transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments
• Partner with M&A and legal teams on transaction modeling, due diligence, structuring, and post-transaction integration
• Analyze and advise on international tax implications related to global operations, intellectual property, royalty flows, and transfer pricing
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for international expansion and entity optimization
• Evaluate tax risks and opportunities associated with proposed deals and operational structures
• Oversee and manage external tax advisors, auditors, and legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Monitor changes in U.S. and international tax laws and assess impact on the business
• Support executive leadership with tax forecasts, scenario analysis, and strategic recommendations
• Collaborate with accounting and finance teams on tax reporting implications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 12-15 years of progressive tax experience
• Substantial experience in M&A tax and international tax structuring
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and international tax principles
• Experience supporting acquisitions and investments across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and transaction execution skills
• Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, JD, and/or Master’s in Taxation
• Experience as a senior tax leader at a PE-backed portfolio company
• Background in transaction tax, international tax, or a combination of public accounting and in-house corporate tax leadership
• Experience in entertainment, music, media, technology, or IP-heavy businesses