Director, Tax

About Us:

Rent the Runway (RTR)  is transforming the way we get dressed by pioneering the world’s first Closet in the Cloud. Founded in 2009, RTR has disrupted the $2.4 trillion fashion industry by inspiring women with a more joyful, sustainable and financially-savvy way to feel their best every day. As the ultimate destination for circular fashion, the brand now offers infinite points of access to its shared closet via a fully customizable subscription to fashion, one-time rental or ownership. RTR offers designer apparel, accessories and home decor from 700+ brand partners and has built in-house proprietary technology and a one-of-a-kind reverse logistics operation. Under CEO and Co-Founder Jennifer Hyman’s leadership, RTR has been named to CNBC’s “Disruptor 50” five times in ten years, and has been placed on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list multiple times, while Hyman herself has been named to the “TIME 100” most influential people in the world and as one of People magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”

About the Job:

As Tax Director, you will be a senior leader on the Finance team responsible for leading and running the tax function for Rent the Runway. You will work in partnership with the CFO, other finance leaders and cross-functional senior executives and leaders to (1) ensure tax compliance for the overall company and its Irish subsidiary, (2) assess tax implications of business projects and lead relevant tax implementation strategies, and (3) develop and drive near-term and long-term strategic tax efficiencies.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage and facilitate the preparation, review, and filing of: 
• company federal and state tax returns 
• company sales and use tax returns 
• company property tax returns
• income tax returns for the company’s international subsidiaries
• VAT returns for the company’s international subsidiaries
• Manage the calculation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions, including support and relevant tax disclosures
• Manage and continue developing relationships between the company and its external tax advisers
• Provide support to external tax advisers in responding to examination from various taxing authorities, such as federal, state and local, and sales and use
• Manage and provide support for various internal audits and special tax-related projects
• Maintain effective control procedures over all aspects of the tax process
• Act as a business partner to various internal departments to provide tax-related guidance and ensure that new initiatives are implemented in a tax compliant way
• Partner with Payroll/HR teams and provide guidance on HR/Equity related tax matters 
• Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to the management team, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation

About You:

• 7+ years of progressive tax experience in public accounting or tax consulting
• Big 4/Big 6 tax experience is required 
• Bachelors or advanced degree in accounting, finance or taxation is required 
• International tax experience is required 
• CPA or JD licenses are highly preferred 
• Must possess an ability and a desire to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Must be able to multi-task and identify any critical needs to be prioritized 
• Strong work ethic and a can-do positive attitude are a must
• Must be a detail-oriented self-starter 
• Able to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization and with external parties 
• Able to develop connections and relationships with outside advisers, both domestically and internationally 
• Willing to help the broader accounting and legal teams with various projects and requests as required 

Benefits:

At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the well-being of our employees and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family.
• Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program  - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention.
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun!
• Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts -  to ensure you experience the magic of rent