Head of Tax

MoonPay•New York, NY

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

MoonPay is building the worldâs leading Web3 payments and crypto infrastructure platform, trusted by millions of users and global enterprise partners. As we prepare for our next stage of growth and IPO readiness, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Tax to establish and scale our global tax function. This role will be at the heart of managing the complex and evolving tax landscape of fintech and crypto â spanning digital assets, cross-border payments, indirect taxation, and regulatory reporting obligations. You will partner with leadership across Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Product to ensure our tax strategy not only keeps pace with innovation but also positions MoonPay for long-term success as a public company.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive tax related experience, ideally combining multinational corporate tax leadership with Big Four advisory experience.
Deep expertise in tax compliance, transfer pricing, international tax, indirect taxes, and digital assets tax (crypto, blockchain, fintech, or payments sector experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience leading a tax team for a pre-IPO or public company, with hands-on involvement in IPO readiness and SEC reporting.
Strong working knowledge of payments, financial services, and regulatory frameworks for crypto and blockchains.
Proven ability to balance technical tax expertise with regulatory and commercial, product-driven decision-making.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of the organization.
CPA or equivalent qualification required; advanced degree (LL.M. or JD in Taxation) preferred.

Responsibilities

Global Tax Strategy: Build and lead MoonPayâs global tax strategy to support rapid growth across multiple jurisdictions, balancing compliance, optimization, and innovation.
IPO Readiness: Drive tax-related IPO readiness initiatives, including structuring, reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ensuring world-class public company standards.
Crypto & Fintech Complexity: Lead tax policy and interpretation for digital assets, payments, and related financial products; advise on new products and features to ensure tax compliance and efficiency.
Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee direct, indirect, and transaction-based taxes (including VAT, GST, withholding, and digital services taxes) across jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Transactions: Design and maintain robust intercompany transfer pricing policies to reflect our global operating model, addressing crypto and fiat flows.
M&A & Strategic Growth: Advise on tax implications for international expansion and acquisitions.
Risk Management: Monitor emerging global tax regulations, particularly in the crypto and fintech space, and proactively manage risks with regulators, tax authorities, and auditors.
Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing tax team capable of scaling with MoonPayâs growth trajectory.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Treasury, and Product to embed tax considerations into strategic and operational decision-making.

Benefits

Competitive salary package
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded