Global Tax Compliance Director

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Global Tax Compliance Director to lead and scale our tax function as we expand our presence across more than 25 countries. This role is pivotal in overseeing comprehensive tax compliance, reporting, and provision processes globally. Working closely with the Financial Controller, the Global Tax Compliance Director will collaborate on all aspects of tax strategy, compliance, and risk management, including assessing the tax implications of all new product launches. This role requires a proactive mindset and a strong commitment to maintaining close relationships with cross-functional teams, ensuring full awareness of ongoing and upcoming company activities to proactively address all relevant tax considerations. The ideal candidate will bring 15-20 years of deep, hands-on experience in global tax compliance, with expertise spanning US corporate tax, international tax, and extensive familiarity with the technology/Web 3 sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Tax Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a strategic partner for key stakeholders across the organization, including tax advisors, Finance/Accounting, FP&A, Product, Legal, and HR. Collaborate with the Financial Controller to develop and execute global tax planning strategies that optimize tax positions while managing risks, especially within complex regulatory environments that span over 25 countries. Cultivate and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to stay informed about all business activities and provide comprehensive tax guidance.

New Product Tax Assessment & Planning: Collaborate with product development and business teams to assess the tax implications of new products from inception. Analyze potential issues, particularly in emerging crypto tax regulations, global income sourcing, and international digital tax requirements, to ensure compliance and alignment across jurisdictions. Provide proactive guidance on product structure, launch locations, and revenue models for tax efficiency and risk management.

Permanent Establishment (PE) Risk Management: Lead efforts to mitigate PE risks in countries where we operate without formal entities. Implement frameworks to assess and manage potential tax liabilities tied to operations in these regions, avoiding unexpected exposures due to the company’s crypto activities across borders.

Risk & Compliance Management: Design and implement robust systems for tax risk management in close coordination with the Financial Controller, addressing current and emerging tax issues, regulatory changes, digital tax requirements, and inter-country tax challenges.

Comprehensive Tax Compliance: Manage and coordinate global tax compliance efforts across all jurisdictions, including corporate tax returns, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other international tax requirements, working alongside Big 4 tax advisors. Account for the complexities of cross-border operations in more than 20 countries where the company has no formal presence.

Cryptocurrency Taxation: Monitor and implement processes to navigate cryptocurrency tax regulations in each jurisdiction. Given the company’s broad footprint in the digital assets space, ensure the accurate reporting of crypto transactions and compliance with rapidly evolving local laws.

Transfer Pricing Strategy: Oversee the development and documentation of transfer pricing policies. Collaborate with the Financial Controller and external service providers to maintain compliant and strategic transfer pricing documentation across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring arm’s-length standards are met. Work closely with our tax advisor, who reviews our transfer pricing practices annually, to update and finalize the transfer pricing report. This report must be completed before the year-end corporate tax return filings to ensure compliance and alignment with current regulations.

Income Tax Provision & Reporting: Prepare the income tax provision and footnote disclosures in collaboration with the Financial Controller. Ensure accurate representation of tax impacts on financial statements, maintaining compliance with global standards and integrating any emerging global minimum tax considerations where applicable. Work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure precise documentation and reporting, addressing the complexities of cross-border operations and the unique challenges posed by the crypto industry.

Legislative & Regulatory Monitoring: Stay ahead of evolving tax legislation, including the OECD’s global minimum tax and local regulatory changes in digital asset taxation. Assess implications on our global operations and adapt strategies to remain compliant and competitive.

Audit & Notice Handling: Manage tax audits and notices globally, anticipating potential issues and developing strategies for successful resolution, particularly in areas related to cross-border crypto transactions and compliance.

Technology & Process Optimization: Drive tax technology initiatives to enhance data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and process improvements, integrating systems compatible with our ERP (SAP S/4 Hana Public Cloud).