Director, Tax

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Tax in United States.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and scale a comprehensive U.S. tax function within a fast-growing, high-impact organization. The Director, Tax will own strategic tax planning, compliance, and process development while collaborating closely with leadership and cross-functional teams. This position requires shaping tax policy, managing federal and state filings, and optimizing the company’s effective tax position in a dynamic, pre-IPO environment. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, balancing operational responsibilities with strategic initiatives, while building a world-class tax function. You will influence high-level business decisions, support market expansion, and play a pivotal role in the financial integrity and growth of the organization. This role blends leadership, technical expertise, and business acumen in an inclusive and mission-driven environment.

• Develop and implement the overall U.S. tax strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure indirect tax compliance for U.S. operations and coordinate with external advisors, accounting, and data engineering teams.
• Oversee preparation and filing of U.S. and Canadian federal and state income tax returns (corporate and partnership) through external advisors.
• Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740), including deferred tax analysis and financial statement disclosures.
• Support M&A, new product launches, and market expansion from a tax perspective.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, documentation, and compliance to support tax positions.
• Build and manage relationships with tax advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Drive tax planning initiatives to optimize effective tax rate, cash tax position, and business structure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or in-house tax roles.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax law and indirect taxation, including marketplace facilitator laws and fintech products.
• Strong understanding of ASC 740 income tax accounting.
• Proven ability to manage complex tax issues in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with tax automation tools and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Avalara, Vertex) preferred.
• Exposure to international tax matters (Canada/EU), including transfer pricing and foreign tax credit issues, is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

• Competitive salary range: $195,000 – $252,000 USD, plus equity and bonus eligibility.
• Remote-first flexibility, allowing work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Unlimited PTO, company-wide recharge days, and annual team offsites.
• Weekly meal credits and travel discounts to enhance everyday life.
• Generous parental leave and flexible return-to-work plans for growing families.
• Access to wellness budgets, personal development funds, and team-level learning resources.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plans starting day one.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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