Tax Lead

Haven•New York City, NY

8d•Remote

About The Position

Haven is building the next-generation financial platform for startups—combining accounting, tax, and banking into a single, intelligent service. Our mission is to make high-quality finance operations effortless for founders and finance teams. We support 500+ venture-backed startups and manage over $6M in annual recurring revenue. Haven is backed by top-tier investors including 8VC, Long Journey, Gilgamesh Ventures, Hustle Fund, and more. Our remote-first team is made up of experienced fintech operators, engineers, and accountants who love building tools founders love.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in US tax (public accounting or in-house)
Deep knowledge of corporate, partnership, and individual taxation
Strong experience with multi-state compliance and filings
Familiarity with tax software and process automation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
CPA required

Nice To Haves

Experience filing taxes across a wide range of entity types and states
Prior work with early-stage or venture-backed startups
Familiarity with tools like UltraTax, ProConnect, or Canopy
Background in Big 4 or national tax firms

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of US tax filings: Federal and state corporate income tax returns (C-Corp, S-Corp, LLCs)
Personal tax filings for founders and early employees
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws across multiple jurisdictions
Identify opportunities to improve and automate tax processes
Provide light tax advisory on topics like: Founder compensation, Entity structuring, State nexus
Collaborate with the accounting team to align tax and financial reporting
Communicate directly with startup founders in a clear, empathetic, and practical way