Director of Tax

Fluidstack•New York, NY

8h•$250,000 - $300,000

About The Position

We're looking for a rare, highly specialized tax professional to build and lead our tax function from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape tax strategy across multiple jurisdictions in an exciting, fast-growing industry — working alongside some of the best people in the world. This role sits at the intersection of tax law, business strategy, and financial operations. You won't just be a tax technician — you'll be a business partner who balances tax risk with commercial reality, and finds creative ways to align tax incentives with our forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting.

Requirements

Deep expertise in US and UK tax law, with experience across both direct and indirect tax
Proven ability to navigate multi-jurisdictional tax structuring from a legal entity perspective
Experience leading or managing tax provision processes under US GAAP
Track record of engaging with state-level tax authorities or lobbying for tax incentives
Strong commercial mindset — you think like a business person who happens to be a tax expert
Ability to manage and drive external advisors to outcomes
Active CPA required; JD preferred

Nice To Haves

Bringing creativity to tax structuring — finding ways to align incentives with our forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting
Thinking from a tax risk perspective — knowing when to act and when to let something go in service of the business
Never losing sight of the principle that tax serves the business, not the other way around

Responsibilities

Lead tax structuring from a legal entity perspective across US and UK operations
Drive and manage external advisors on complex structuring projects
Lobby for and pursue tax incentives at the state level
Identify and execute real tax savings opportunities without overengineering structures
Lead our sales tax and VAT compliance function
Perform sales tax/VAT analysis across relevant jurisdictions
Lead tax provision and tax forecasting for US and international entities
Integrate tax planning with financial forecasting and accounting operations
Work with advisors to ensure payroll tax compliance
Review and improve withholding tax methodology for US state and UK payroll and benefits
Build the tax team and processes from scratch, in the way you think is best
Drive restructuring projects with external tax and legal advisors