Tax Manager

Overview

A leading blockchain technology organization is seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager with deep expertise in U.S. international tax. This role supports fast-paced, innovative environments, ideally with experience in blockchain or cryptocurrency sectors. The position involves partnering with cross-functional teams to support new product launches, global structuring, tax compliance, and tax planning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical global tax guidance for new products and initiatives, addressing novel or complex tax matters
• Manage U.S. international tax calculations and processes, including GILTI, FDII, FTC, Pillar 2, BEAT
• Review U.S. international tax filings such as FBAR, Forms 8865, 5471, 8858, 1118 for accuracy and completeness
• Prepare quarterly and annual international tax provisions and monitor changes in U.S. and foreign tax laws impacting the business
• Conduct extensive tax research, develop well-supported tax positions, and prepare documentation for tax reviews and audits
• Support global transfer pricing efforts, including intercompany agreements, documentation, and compliance with transfer pricing policies
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, treasury, legal, go-to-market, engineering, product, and operations teams to optimize tax positions
• Lead global tax planning efforts, including modeling, projections, and support for multi-jurisdictional local compliance and audits
• Manage external tax advisors, monitor deliverables, and oversee budgets to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomes
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the tax function

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of U.S. international tax and global advisory/compliance experience, preferably in blockchain, crypto, or high-growth environments
• Deep knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and reporting requirements, with ability to interpret new guidance and apply it to novel business models
• Strong analytical and research skills; capable of forming well-supported tax positions and clear documentation
• Proven ability to work independently, manage complex workstreams, and make sound judgments in ambiguous situations
• Excellent communication skills, able to simplify complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders and collaborate across diverse teams
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience coordinating external tax advisors, managing deliverables, and overseeing budgets
• High resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness; comfortable in startup-like settings requiring process creation and continuous improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in blockchain or cryptocurrency industry
• Background in startup or high-growth environments, comfortable with ambiguity and building new processes
• Experience managing multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and supporting global tax planning
• Prior experience with tax audits or controversy
• Flexibility to work hours overlapping with global teams across time zones
• Demonstrated innovative thinking and ability to drive transformation in tax functions

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a global, remote-based role
• Candidates are expected to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Location

• Remote (global)

The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Applicants requiring accommodations during the recruitment process due to disabilities or special needs are encouraged to request assistance.