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Sr. Director, Global Tax

Lyra Health
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Apr 2026

About the role

About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is a leading provider of evidence-based mental health care, serving more than 20 million people globally in partnership with employers and more than 100 million through health plan and partner relationships. The company has delivered more than 15 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 35 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness, and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.

About the Role

Lyra is looking for a global senior tax director, reporting directly to the corporate controller. This role currently has a well established team of two and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of international and domestic tax and supporting the growth of our business. A strong foundation in tax, accounting, and business is necessary for the role as the company will look to the global head of tax for guidance and support of operations.

An ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully operating in dynamic environments and should be comfortable with international tax issues, acquisitions and working cross-functionally to resolve issues. The candidate should also be flexible and adaptable as priorities change and be willing and able to work on projects outside of the tax area and should also be willing to adapt working hours to accommodate time zone differences. 

Responsibilities

  • Own Lyra’s global tax function, including leading and mentoring established team of tax talent and overseeing growth of tax team

  • Own ASC 740 tax provision and global tax compliance and filings across all jurisdictions in collaboration with outside tax advisors

  • Supervise execution and documentation of global transfer pricing structure

  • Maintain intercompany agreements between domestic regulated entities and international entities

  • Own indirect tax including sales tax, GST, VAT and other gross receipts taxes

  • Oversee US federal, state, and international tax controversy

  • Partner closely with accounting on quarterly and annual reporting, statutory audits, and documentation.

  • Advise on tax implications of new product launches, cross-border flows, geographic expansion, and new business initiatives.

  • Identify and own US R&D credit and other global tax incentives

  • Lead due diligence on potential acquisitions and own post-merger tax-related activities to ensure tax matters are consistently addressed

  • Strengthen systems, processes, and internal controls to support growth and increasing complexity

  • Review and advise on tax implications of commercial terms in customer agreements

  • Support public company readiness objectives

  • Qualifications

  • CPA or JD; advanced degree in taxation a plus

  • BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

  • 15+ years of overall experience

  • 5+ years experience in international tax

  • Ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable guidance

  • Experience at a tech or healthcare company and/or experience at large public accounting firm

  • Ability to think through complex problems, determine proper processes, and derive accounting conclusions

  • Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment

  • Experience building out processes,

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