Director of Tax Operations

• Lead and execute Xsollas global day-to-day tax operations and compliance function ensuring timely and accurate filing across all U.S. domestic and international tax regimes.

• Operational Ownership: Directly manage the U.S. federal state and local tax compliance function including oversight of corporate income tax returns state income and franchise tax returns estimated payments and extensions.

• Process Optimization: Build document and continuously improve global tax policies processes and internal controls to drive efficiency and scalability.

• SALT and VAT/GST Management: Lead the companys State and Local Tax (SALT) program (including compliance nexus analysis and registration management) and oversee VAT/GST compliance and planning across international jurisdictions.

• Financial Reporting: Own the annual ASC 740 income tax provision process including current and deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax position analysis in support of the companys financial reporting.

• Audit Management: Manage federal state and international tax audits examinations and notices end-to-end coordinating responses engaging with tax authorities and partnering with external advisors.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor tax team members fostering a culture of excellence growth and continuous learning.

• International Tax Execution: Manage and execute routine international tax matters including transfer pricing documentation maintenance cross-border transactions compliance and tax treaty considerations.

• Strategic Support & Execution: Execute global tax planning strategies developed by senior leadership aiming to optimize the companys global effective tax rate. Monitor and assess the impact of tax legislative changes and prepare clear summaries for senior tax leadership. Provide tax due diligence and structuring analysis to support M&A activity and other strategic transactions as directed.

• Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Finance Legal Accounting and Operations teams globally to ensure tax operations are integrated into business decisions.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA and/or MST/JD strongly preferred.

• 10 years of progressive tax experience spanning both U.S. domestic and international tax in public accounting (Big 4 or large regional firm) and/or in-house corporate tax.

• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. federal corporate income tax including consolidated return regulations.

• Demonstrated expertise in state and local taxation including income/franchise tax sales and use tax compliance and nexus analysis.

• Solid understanding of international tax concepts including transfer pricing cross-border transactions and tax treaty frameworks; meaningful experience with VAT/GST compliance across multiple jurisdictions is a strong plus.

• Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax provision concepts including current and deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax positions.

• Proven ability to work effectively across multiple time zones and collaborate with global teams in a flexible and adaptable manner.

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop tax professionals.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced high-growth environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex tax issues clearly to non-tax stakeholders and senior tax leadership.