Head of Tax

Alpaca

. Own the company’s global tax function, including tax strategy, governance, risk management, compliance, reporting, and planning .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in global tax strategy, compliance, and governance, with a strong focus on U.S. federal and state taxation, international tax matters, and ASC 740. Proven ability to lead tax planning, manage external advisors, and develop scalable tax policies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

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U.S. Federal And State TaxationASC 740 Tax Provision ProcessInternational Tax ComplianceTransfer Pricing And Intercompany ArrangementsM&A Tax Due Diligence

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Hard Skills

Tax StrategyTax ComplianceRisk ManagementTax ReportingTax PlanningIndirect TaxWithholding TaxFinancial Statement DisclosuresInternal ControlsTax Efficiency

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProject ManagementAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMaster’s In Taxation

Industry Keywords

Multinational FintechFinancial ServicesBrokerageDigital AssetsPublic CompanyPre-IPOSOX Readiness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the company’s global tax function, including tax strategy, governance, risk management, compliance, reporting, and planning
Manage U.S. federal, state, and international income tax compliance, including foreign reporting requirements and coordination of local-country filings
Oversee indirect tax and withholding obligations, including sales and use tax, VAT/GST, and cross-border withholding taxes
Own the annual and interim tax provision under U.S. GAAP and ASC 740, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and related financial statement disclosures
Develop and maintain a global tax compliance calendar, internal controls, policies, and supporting documentation
Lead tax planning related to legal entity structuring, capitalization, intercompany arrangements, repatriation, and expansion into new markets
Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements, documentation, and implementation across international entities
Assess permanent establishment, nexus, tax residency, and other risks arising from global operations and workforce
Partner with Finance, Legal, Treasury, Product, and business operations teams on contracts, new products, regulated financial-services activities, and operational decisions
Support M&A tax due diligence, transaction structuring, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration
Manage tax authority inquiries, examinations, notices, and disputes
Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and communicate their impact to leadership
Lead tax forecasting and cash-tax planning with FP&A and Treasury
Oversee tax residency certificates, treaty-relief documentation, and related filings, including Forms 8802 and 6166
Manage external tax advisors, including scope, budget, deliverables, and service quality
Improve tax efficiency, controls, data quality, processes, and automation
Build and develop the internal tax function as the company expands

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred
8-10+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally combining public accounting and in-house corporate tax experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state taxation, with meaningful experience managing international tax matters and foreign entity compliance
Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and demonstrated experience owning the tax provision process, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, and financial statement disclosures
Experience overseeing tax matters across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
Experience with transfer pricing, intercompany arrangements, indirect taxes, withholding taxes, and international expansion
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement scalable tax policies, processes, and internal controls
Experience managing external tax advisors, audits, tax authority matters, and competing filing deadlines
Strong analytical and project-management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple complex workstreams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex tax matters clearly to non-tax stakeholders and senior leadership
A hands-on, collaborative approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Experience within a multinational fintech, financial-services, brokerage, or digital-assets business is strongly preferred
Experience supporting M&A transactions and post-acquisition integration is preferred
Public-company, pre-IPO, or SOX-readiness experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary & Stock Options
Health Benefits
New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card