Director of Tax Operations

Whatnot•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Tax Operations to lead global direct taxes. This pivotal role involves leading the daily execution and ongoing development of both U.S. and foreign income tax provision and compliance processes. You will collaborate closely with key internal partners from Controllership, Finance, and Strategic Finance, to grow our international operating model, manage effective tax rates, optimize cash tax flows, and minimize risks and tax exposures. This role reports directly to the Head of Tax.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive tax experience, with expertise in ASC 740, SBC, Section 174, R&D tax credits, transfer pricing and tax compliance.
Background in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and corporate income tax in a multinational technology company (two sided marketplace a plus).
Strong understanding of global tax compliance and reporting issues.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MST (Master’s in Taxation) strongly preferred.
Expert-level knowledge of U.S. GAAP, international tax principles, and related reporting requirements.
Proven track record of process improvement, including the use of tax technology to drive efficiencies.
Proven success building and working in high-performing teams. You’re known for empathetic leadership, honest feedback, and developing talent into trusted partners.
Solid track record of cross-functional collaboration across finance, engineering, product, and other teams across time zones.
A strong ownership mindset. You’re comfortable moving quickly, rolling up your sleeves, and driving results in a rapidly changing environment.

Responsibilities

Own the preparation and review of the quarterly and annual tax provision in compliance with ASC 740, FIN 18, IFRS and other related standards.
Manage all aspects of global income tax reporting, including deferred tax assets/liabilities, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and effective tax rate calculations.
Own all tax-related accounts on the financial statements, including accurate accounting and reconciliation of global indirect taxes.
Support documentation and tax research for income tax strategies, policies and positions.
Oversee forecast modeling with respect to future effective tax rates and cash taxes in collaboration with FP&A.
Oversee the preparation and filing of federal and state tax income tax returns.
Ensure timely and accurate return-to-provision reconciliation adjustments.
Drive R&D tax credit studies, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and collaborate with relevant teams to optimize credit opportunities.
Lead tax aspects of M&A, and other strategic transactions, including tax due diligence, structuring analysis, integration planning, and post-transaction compliance.
Own global transfer pricing strategy and compliance, including intercompany agreements, calculations, documentation (inc. country-by-country reporting (CbCR), master file, and local file obligations), economic analyses, and support for audits and inquiries.
Monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory changes, assessing their impact on the organization's tax positions and financial statements.
Lead process optimization initiatives, including evaluating and implementing tax technology tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Represent the tax team in discussions with external auditors, advisors, and relevant authorities as needed.
Support the business on ad-hoc tax inquiries and various tax analyses and filings.
Manage and oversee income tax audits and inquiries, working closely with external advisors and internal stakeholders to address and resolve issues

Benefits

Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support
Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits
Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards Childcare
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
Parental Leave
16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.