Director, Tax Operations

Circle Overview:

Circle is a cutting-edge financial technology company revolutionizing the landscape of the digital economy. By leveraging blockchain technology, circulations of value mimic the swift movement of digital data across borders, reducing costs compared to traditional settlement systems. This digital transformation unlocks new frontiers in payments, commerce, and market solutions, fostering global economic growth and inclusivity. Circle's infrastructure, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to capitalize on this groundbreaking evolution in finance and technology.

The Team Environment:

Operating with transparency and stability at the core of its values, Circle is expanding its footprint across robust jurisdictions worldwide. Encouraging a culture of speed, efficiency, and alignment with company values - Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity - employees are stimulated in a remote work setting that thrives on collaboration. A diverse and adaptive work environment cultivates innovation, where fresh ideas are embraced, and everyone plays a vital part as a team member.

Responsibilities:

Circle is in search of a dynamic leader who excels in a dynamic, innovative landscape. The ideal candidate will spearhead the development of a robust operational framework within the tax department, focusing on scalability while navigating an uncertain regulatory climate. This pivotal role oversees external service providers in preparing federal, state, and international tax reporting and compliance activities, spanning income and indirect tax. Furthermore, the Tax Operations team ensures seamless quarterly and annual tax accounting for financial and SEC reporting.

Key Duties:

• Oversight of consolidated tax provision, quarterly filings, and other tax-related financial statements in alignment with US GAAP
• Leadership and mentorship of the tax team throughout the provision process, covering all stages from planning to reporting 
• Management of external audit relationships for US GAAP income tax audits
• Directing the team to manage all US income tax reporting, encompassing federal, state, and US international tax returns 
• Enhancing standardization and automation within the US tax compliance process to streamline global tax accounting
• Upholding controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements in processes and systems 
• Ensuring accuracy of reported effective tax rate components, as well as forecasting global effective tax rates and cash taxes
• Driving operational excellence through process enhancement, leveraging best practices, and implementing automation tools to boost efficiency 
• Establishing and managing a global tax operations function with a focus on maximizing efficiency through multinational corporate experience 
• Cultivating a high-performing team capable of excelling in a fast-paced, high-growth environment 
• Fostering multistakeholder relationships with cross-functional teams to integrate Tax as a strategic business partner
• Contribution to quarterly Board of Director meetings by providing tax insights
• Monitoring US tax legislative developments and providing advice on financial risk and operational implications to management
• Playing a crucial role in the future ERP system design and implementation, overseeing tax software procurement 
• Automating recurring calculations and evaluating tax technology tools to drive efficiencies

Core Values Upheld:

• Multistakeholder: Devotion to customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities 
• Mindful: Fostering respect, active listening, and attentiveness to detail 
• Driven by Excellence: Pursuing mission success, customer satisfaction, and relentless goal achievement 
• High Integrity: Embracing candid communication, maintaining high ethical standards, and rejecting dishonesty and manipulation

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of global corporate tax experience, including public accounting background 
• 5+ years of team management experience within a public company or corporate tax department setting 
• Proficiency in accounting for income tax matters and US GAAP 
• Familiarity with tax calculations and compliance software (preferably OneSource Provision or similar tools within Oracle ERP)
• Knowledge of international tax regulations and cross-border distinctions 
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating tax concepts to diverse audiences 
• Ability to prioritize tax technical positions and related documentation, with M&A experience a plus 
• Preferred experience in financial services or fintech sectors
• Proficiency in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders 
• Strong relationship-building skills and dedication to high integrity and work standard 
• Leadership approach focused on collaboration, humility, and execution 
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance; CPA qualification preferred 
• Proficiency or familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite

Additional Details:

This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified individuals.

Circle values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer, not discriminating based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Starting pay ranges from $190,000 to $242,500, in addition to a 20% annual bonus, equity, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Circle offers discretionary vacation policies, as well as 10 days of paid sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually in the U.S.