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Summary:
Anaconda is seeking a talented Global Tax and Compliance Director to lead our global tax function. This newly created role is a unique opportunity to build a scalable and efficient tax strategy that supports a high-growth, international SaaS business. You will partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and external advisors to ensure compliance across jurisdictions, manage transfer pricing, and contribute to global tax optimization and long-term scalability.
This is an excellent opportunity for you to leverage your experience and skills and apply it to the world of data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
What You'll Do:
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Own and manage all aspects of U.S. federal, state, and international income tax compliance, including returns, filings, and audits.
- Oversee global indirect tax compliance (VAT, GST, sales/use tax) across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accurate registration, reporting, and remittance.
- Coordinate global sales tax nexus and registration strategies, particularly for software and digital products.
Transfer Pricing & Global Structuring
- Manage transfer pricing arrangements between U.S. headquarters and international subsidiaries.
- Monitor intercompany transactions to ensure proper treatment from both tax and accounting perspectives.
- Collaborate with external advisors to review and enhance global tax structure and ensure tax efficiency across the organization.
Strategic Tax Planning
- Develop and implement tax strategies to support the company's path to profitability.
- Advise on stock option taxation and compliance, including reporting and withholding obligations for U.S. and international employees.
- Evaluate the tax impact of international expansion, entity structuring, and cross-border employee arrangements.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Design and implement scalable internal processes to support ongoing compliance, audits, and reporting.
- Support ASC 740 tax provision reporting (or coordinate with external firms as appropriate).
- Serve as the point of contact for all tax authority communications globally.
What You Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
- 7+ years of relevant experience in tax, including time in a public accounting firm and/or corporate tax function.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and international tax principles, including transfer pricing and indirect taxes.
- Experience supporting stock-based compensation and global employee tax matters.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset; able to partner cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- You embody our values of Clarity, Care and Candor.
- You care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish.
What Will Make You Stand Out:
- Prior experience in a SaaS or software company.
- Exposure to PEO/EOR arrangements and cross-border payroll/tax compliance.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and tax engines (NetSuite, Anrok) is a plus.
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Experience working in an open-source, AI, or data science-oriented company.
Why You'll Like Working Here:
- You'll thrive in a high-performance environment where results are recognized and rewarded.
- Your work directly contributes to shaping the future of data science, machine learning, and AI in the enterprise.
- You'll work alongside a collaborative team that values diverse, thoughtful discussion, clarity and candor.
- You'll be supported by a culture that puts employees first - with flexible hours, a fully remote setup, and a genuine commitment to your wellbeing and growth.
The application deadline for this role is 10/14/2025;applicants will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the role is filled.
The base salary range for this role is $197,500 - $256,750 for candidates in New York City and San Francisco, and $148,500 - $218,250 for other US-based team members, along with annual bonus potential, equity participation, and benefits.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual compensation is determined by various factors, including work location, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will provide more specific details on the salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Vacation Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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