Tax Director - Corporate (Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets)

Overview

This role involves leading tax engagements and business development within the digital-asset ecosystem, advising clients on complex tax matters related to blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and related technologies. The position requires a tax professional with deep technical expertise and a passion for the evolving digital-asset landscape.

Responsibilities

Client and Technical Leadership

• Advise clients on entity structuring, tokenomics, sourcing rules, transaction characterization, revenue recognition, and cross-border tax implications.
• Conduct and review advanced tax research, agreements, models, and filings related to digital-asset transactions and business models.
• Present complex tax concepts clearly to founders, executives, investment teams, and legal counsel.
• Translate industry developments and protocol mechanics into impactful tax strategies.

Research, Market Intelligence, and Thought Leadership

• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, and developments in DeFi, stablecoin design, token economics, and institutional blockchain adoption.
• Lead or co-author thought leadership materials such as white papers, executive briefs, technical alerts, and market commentary.
• Interpret emerging technologies to inform client strategies and internal guidance.
• Deliver presentations and educational content for clients, conferences, industry groups, and internal leadership.
• Collaborate with practice leaders to set priorities and coordinate external messaging.

Engagement Management and Client Service

• Serve as primary engagement manager for advisory and compliance projects.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, resourcing, staff development, and quality control.
• Ensure deliverables meet high standards of technical accuracy and communication.

People Development

• Train and mentor staff on tax fundamentals and digital-asset concepts.
• Support development of internal technical frameworks and knowledge management systems.
• Promote a learning culture through feedback and coaching.
• Support sustainable workplace practices including remote work, paperless workflows, and recycling initiatives.

Business Development and Marketplace Engagement

• Participate in client pursuits, proposal development, and pitch meetings.
• Represent the organization at webinars, conferences, podcasts, roundtables, and industry events.
• Produce educational materials for enterprise clients and industry groups.
• Support strategic alliances, technology partnerships, and regulatory or policy-education initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPA license, JD, or EA.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate or partnership tax, M&A tax, international tax, financial instruments, controversy, or structured transaction analysis.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to simplify technical complexity.
• Experience managing engagements, budgets, and client workflows.
• Knowledge of digital-asset market structure, blockchain fundamentals, token mechanics, or on-chain analytics tools preferred but not required.
• Ability to work remotely or in a hybrid model and travel up to approximately 20%.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and interest in crypto, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, or emerging financial technology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $115,000 - $215,000 per year (range intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area meeting minimum requirements; other locations and qualifications may affect compensation).
• 14 firm holidays (including 2 floating), flexible paid time off, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options.
• Personalized benefits including 401(k) employer match; multiple medical, dental, vision plans with up to 90% employer-paid premiums; pet insurance.
• Wellness programs including interactive wellness platform and mental health resources.
• Performance-based bonuses, dedicated coaching, and professional development opportunities.

Location

Remote or hybrid work model with travel up to approximately 20%. Salary range provided is specific to the San Francisco Bay Area; candidates outside this region will receive location-specific compensation information.