Director, Tax Operations

Job Summary:

Circle is a leading financial technology company operating within the digital monetary sphere, facilitating global, nearly instant, and cost-effective value transfers. At the core of this transformative financial landscape, Circle is driving innovation to empower payments, commerce, and markets, fostering widespread economic growth and inclusivity. By leveraging groundbreaking infrastructure like USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, Circle enables businesses, institutions, and developers to embrace this pivotal shift in monetary evolution and technological advancement.

About the Team:

Circle prioritizes transparency and consistency in all its endeavors, especially as it operates in some of the most robust regulatory landscapes worldwide. Our team's success is underpinned by a culture that values agility, efficiency, and integrity, aligning with our organizational values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. Working remotely, Circlers collaboratively navigate a dynamic environment where collective expertise propels team achievements. We foster inclusivity and diversity, welcoming fresh perspectives and treating every individual as a valued stakeholder.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for this role is a skilled leader who thrives in a dynamic and innovative environment. They will oversee and scale the essential operational framework of the tax department, addressing challenges within a complex regulatory landscape. This pivotal position involves optimizing efficiency and standardization across US and international tax compliance and reporting. A key aspect of the role is supervising external service providers in preparing federal, state, and international tax reporting and compliance functions, including income and indirect tax. Additionally, the Tax Operations team handles quarterly and annual tax accounting for financial and SEC reporting purposes.

Primary Duties:

• Managing consolidated tax provision, quarterly filings, and other tax-related financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
• Mentoring the tax team in completing the provision process, from planning and forecasting to calculations, recording, analysis, and reporting
• Overseeing external auditor relations for US GAAP audit of income taxes
• Directing the team to execute all US income tax reporting, covering federal, state, and international tax returns
• Enhancing standardization and automation in the US tax compliance process to drive continual process improvements and streamline global tax accounting
• Ensuring accuracy of reported effective tax rate components and cash taxes globally
• Promoting operational excellence through process enhancement, leveraging best practices, supporting tax software tool evolution, and enhancing efficiency and scalability through automation and technology
• Establishing and managing a global tax operations function focused on efficient processes guided by multinational corporate experience and industry best practices
• Developing and motivating a high-performing team in a rapidly evolving, hyper-growth environment
• Cultivating crucial multistakeholder relationships with Accounting, Finance, Operations, and Business teams to integrate Tax as a valuable business partner
• Contributing to quarterly reporting for the Audit Committee in Board of Director meetings
• Monitoring US tax legislative updates and examining related implications to provide financial risk and operational advice to management
• Driving key Tax contributions in designing and implementing the future ERP system and managing the tax software procurement process
• Implementing automation for recurring calculations and evaluating tax technology tools

Preference Criteria:

• 12+ years of experience in global corporate tax, including public accounting exposure
• At least 5+ years of managerial experience in a public company or corporate tax department
• Proficiency in accounting for income tax matters and US GAAP
• Familiarity with various tax calculations and compliance software
• Knowledge of international tax and cross-border variances
• Superior communication skills to articulate tax concepts to diverse teams and management
• Proficient in prioritizing tax technical positions and related documentation, with M&A expertise preferred
• Preference for experience in financial services or fintech industries
• Strong track record in leading complex, multistakeholder projects and initiatives
• Excellent relationship-building skills and commitment to maintaining high standards of integrity and work quality
• Ability to lead through collaborative, humble, and execution-driven behavior
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance; CPA certification preferred
• Familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite

Additional Details:

This role may offer PERM sponsorship from day one for eligible candidates.

Circle is dedicated to fostering an inclusive financial future, anchored in transparency. Compensation includes various factors such as relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and organizational needs, impacting the starting pay within the stipulated range. Compensatory packages vary by location.

Start Pay Range: $190,000 - $242,500

Annual Bonus Aim: 20%

Offering: Equity & Benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)), discretionary vacation policy, 10 days paid sick leave per year, and 11 paid holidays annually in the U.S.

Circle is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusive practices. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Additionally, Circle adheres to the E-Verify Program in select locations where mandated by law.

Candidate may be remote for this position.