Head of Tax

Overview

A rapidly growing financial technology organization is seeking a Senior Tax Manager to lead tax review processes for product launches and corporate tax compliance in the United States. This role involves partnering with cross-functional teams to implement tax process controls, provide operational tax guidance, and oversee compliance and strategic tax planning.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee tax review processes for new product launches and corporate tax compliance in the US
• Collaborate with product leads to implement operational tax advice and provide accurate guidance to stakeholders
• Develop and enforce tax policies, internal controls, and strategic tax planning initiatives
• Maintain strong relationships with tax authorities and advisory firms
• Represent the organization in dealings with the IRS and manage timely, accurate tax filings
• Oversee tax compliance activities including 1099 preparation, financial statement disclosures, and tax reporting frameworks
• Manage tax controversies, optimize effective tax rate (ETR), and maintain documentation for deferred tax assets/liabilities (DTA/DTL)
• Lead the local US tax strategy in coordination with the global group, addressing corporate structure, risks, and intragroup agreements
• Manage and develop the local US tax team, setting goals and ensuring performance

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in financial services or banking
• Qualified tax professional (CPA)
• Extensive technical knowledge of federal, state, and local (New York) tax regulations
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven people management experience
• Experience working in a fast-growing organization
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• In-house experience at a large, recognized accounting or law firm
• Experience in a high-performance environment such as fintech or retail banking, preferably in an international context

Compensation & Benefits

Details regarding compensation and benefits will be provided during the recruitment process.

Location

This role is based in the United States, with a focus on managing US tax matters.

Note: Candidates should apply only through official recruitment channels. The employer does not use third-party services for hiring and will never request payment or personal financial information during the recruitment process.