Head of Tax

Lambda

. Own Lambda's global tax strategy, risk profile, operating model and multi-year roadmap .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $274,000 - $365,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in corporate tax strategy, compliance, and governance, with a strong command of ASC 740 and federal and international tax regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex tax matters, and communicate effectively with senior executives.

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ASC 740 Tax Provision ManagementFederal Corporate Tax ExpertiseInternational Tax ComplianceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentAdvanced Tax Qualifications (CPA, JD, MST)

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Hard Skills

Tax Strategy DevelopmentTax Governance EstablishmentTax Compliance ManagementTax Audit LeadershipValuation Allowances AnalysisEffective Tax Rate AnalysisIntercompany Policy DevelopmentTransfer Pricing AnalysisData Center Tax AnalysisTax Provision Process Ownership

Soft Skills

Executive PresenceClear CommunicationStrategic ThinkingProblem SolvingTeam Building

Tools & Technologies

ERP Reporting SystemsTax EnginesCoupaFixed Asset Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAJDMST

Industry Keywords

Corporate TaxTax ComplianceTax ControversyMulti-State Tax MattersEntity StructureTax AttributesPublic Company StandardsFinancial Transformation Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Lambda's global tax strategy, risk profile, operating model and multi-year roadmap
Advise the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and executives on material tax exposures, alternatives and recommended actions
Establish tax governance for contracts, financings, entity formation, site selection, acquisitions, compensation decisions and other significant events
Manage ASC 740 quarterly and annual tax provision processes, forecasts, effective tax rate analysis, deferred tax accounting, valuation allowances, uncertain tax positions, disclosures and management review controls
Direct outsourced federal, state and international income tax compliance
Lead tax audits and controversy, including the current IRS examination
Oversee IRC Section 382 ownership change analyses for significant equity financings
Lead tax analysis for project financings, special purpose entities, debt and equity structures, intercompany arrangements, contracts and data center development projects
Provide technical guidance on leases, asset acquisitions, purchase price allocations, executive compensation and other material matters
Integrate tax into land acquisitions, leased data centers, construction, power arrangements, equipment procurement and deployment decisions
Partner with the indirect tax leader on sales and use tax, property tax, VAT, exemptions, incentives, audits and operational controls
Lead tax workstreams for foreign data centers and market launches, including entity structure, permanent establishment, transfer pricing, withholding, VAT/GST, customs, financing, repatriation and local compliance
Establish scalable intercompany policies, agreements, invoicing and data flows
Define tax requirements for finance transformation initiatives, including Coupa, fixed asset systems, ERP reporting, billing, tax engines and legal entity reporting
Build documented controls, data ownership and review evidence suitable for public company expectations
Manage external advisers, budgets, service levels and accountability
Lead, coach and develop a lean tax team
Personally lead high-risk or ambiguous matters, review technical work and translate tax questions into clear business choices for executives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Approximately 12 or more years of progressively responsible corporate tax experience, including meaningful in house leadership experience in a complex, rapidly changing business
Deep command of ASC 740 and demonstrated ability to own a provision process, assess uncertain positions and communicate judgments to senior finance leadership and auditors
Strong federal corporate tax and international tax foundations with practical experience across transactions, tax attributes, controversy and multi state matters
Experience directing external advisers and outsourced compliance while maintaining internal control, documentation and decision ownership
Ability to move comfortably between strategy and execution, including reviewing detailed work, drafting or shaping technical positions and driving cross functional projects to completion
Executive presence without unnecessary formality; able to explain complex issues clearly, make a recommendation and identify what requires escalation
Track record of building teams, prioritizing limited resources and creating durable processes in an environment where facts and timelines change quickly
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, taxation or a related field
CPA, JD, MST or comparable advanced qualification is strongly preferred
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Ability and willingness to work from a Lambda office location four days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan
Flexible work arrangement with Tuesday designated as the work-from-home day