Tax Director

CoinFlip is a global digital currency platform company, focused on providing consumers simple and secure access to buy and sell cryptocurrency. The company operates the world's largest network of cryptocurrency kiosks by transaction volume with more than 5,000 kiosks across 49 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Italy, Panama, Brazil and Mexico. CoinFlip’s digital currency kiosks make buying and selling major cryptocurrencies accessible and safe for consumers who wish to purchase their digital currency using cash. CoinFlip also operates CoinFlip Preferred, a personalized over-the-counter service that provides investors with custom, white glove support for their cryptocurrency transactions. In 2022, CoinFlip launched CoinFlip Ventures, an investment group offering coaching, funding, and networking support to early-stage crypto and web3 projects.  

CoinFlip was founded in 2015 by Daniel Polotsky, Kris Dayrit, Alan Gurevich, and Ben Weiss. Headquartered in Chicago, CoinFlip placed in the top 500 on the 2021, 2022, and 2023 Inc. 5000 list, and on the 2022 and 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, was named the 2021 and 2022 #1 fastest-growing company in Chicago by Crain's, ranked in Chicago Tribune’s Top Workplaces in 2021 and 2022, and was awarded the 2021 and 2022 Stevie ® Awards for Customer Service. To learn more about CoinFlip and how to get started on your digital currency journey, visit www.CoinFlip.tech.

As a Tax Manager at CoinFlip, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's tax planning, compliance, and reporting activities. You will play a critical role in ensuring that all tax-related functions adhere to federal, state, and international regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cryptocurrency taxation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. You will work closely with various departments to optimize tax strategies and support the company's financial goals. Your expertise will contribute to the overall financial health and regulatory compliance of the organization. In this role, you will report to the CFO.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global tax planning strategies and ensure tax compliance with external tax advisors and internal finance team

• Manage relationships with US and international tax advisors

• Proactively communicate with internal team and with external tax advisors on filing requirements, amounts and due dates of tax payments

• Liaison with business leaders and country managers to ensure compliance with tax law and provide timely delivery of information and materials to the company’s tax advisors

• Manage audits in connection with external tax advisors and internal finance team

• Work on tax impact of various business activities, including financings, to aid in tax efficient business decisions

• Aid in the development and implementation of transfer pricing policies together with the company’s tax advisors, transfer pricing advisor and auditor

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• JD or CPA certification strongly preferred.  An LL.M in taxation is a plus

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in tax at a law firm, accounting firm, or equivalent amount of corporate in-house tax experience

• Experience with US international tax

• Excellent research, analytical, writing and verbal communication skills

• A strong sense of ownership and attention to detail

• Ability to correspond with & facilitate strong working relationships with non-US service teams/BDO, including project management, providing clear direction & holding teams accountable for expectations.

• Establishing protocols and company policies around FATCA compliance.

• Experience with Forms 8858, 8865, 8938 & FinCEN Form 114 & related US filing obligations

• Familiarity with intercompany documentation requirements, including global transfer policy rules & regulations

• Experience with withholding obligations & related US filing obligations related to US source income paid to non-US persons/entities

Nice to have:

• Basic knowledge of cryptocurrency and blockchains

• General passion and knowledge of fintech and cryptocurrency

Working at CoinFlip means collaborating with experienced and innovative leaders who share a clear vision and a track record of success. We offer a collaborative and positive working environment where we encourage employees to balance productivity with time to recharge. Compensation is above