Director of Taxes

About the Director of Taxes at Headspace:

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on senior tax professional to lead our global tax planning and operations. The role is responsible for implementing tax strategies, processes and tools. The role oversees the preparation of federal and state income tax returns, the preparation of annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, and all domestic and foreign indirect tax returns. The ideal candidate will be systematic, accurate, self-motivated, personable and able to take initiative. The role reports directly to the VP, Accounting and will interact regularly with various departments at Headspace, including the management team.

What you will do:

Design, develop and implement tax planning strategies for a global entity, including domestic and foreign operations
Build deep relationships with business partners across the organization to ensure that corporate strategy and projects include a thorough assessment of tax implications
Manage all tax projects including merger and acquisition due diligence, tax implications of new products and services, geographic expansion and all tax studies
Encourage the implementation of tax compliance systems and tools to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of tax collection and remittance
Actively manage relationships with external tax advisors to optimize relationships and thus find an efficient balance between in-house and outsourced tax support
Oversee the completion of federal, international, state and local tax returns, including all related analysis and support
Oversee the preparation of the income tax provision in accordance with ASC 740 and financial reporting disclosures
Monitor changes in tax legislation that may affect the tax position, including the implications for tax accounting.
Develop strategies to minimize tax costs and risks related to federal, state, and foreign direct and indirect taxes, including evaluating sales tax liabilities by state
Ensure compliance with global transfer pricing requirements
Ensure that appropriate internal controls relating to tax matters are in place and functioning properly, identify any gaps in internal controls and ensure remediation and formalization of tax policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain formal tax policies, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and tax regulations.
Manage all tax audits, notices and inquiries you receive from domestic and foreign tax authorities

What you bring:

Required skills:

10+ years of relevant tax experience, with a mix of public accounting and multinational corporate environments
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex matters in a simple and clear manner to non-experts within the company
Strong, general tax knowledge of domestic and foreign income tax, domestic and foreign indirect taxes, transfer pricing, international withholding tax, local taxes and more
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Experience with Avalara or similar tax software, including system implementation
Strong analytical, critical thinking and time management skills
Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
A team player who can collaborate with internal and external contacts at all levels to drive efficiency and system improvement in tax and tax-related functions
CPA license required

Desired skills:

Experience in the technology or healthcare sector
Knowledge of the tax benefits of various entity structures, including medical professional corporations and international subsidiaries
Masters of Taxation or equivalent

Salary and benefits:

The base salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to required skills and scope, relevant licenses and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. The base salary range for this role is $140,040-$220,000.

At Headspace, cash pay is just one component of our Total Rewards package. We pride ourselves on our robust package, which includes: base salary, stock incentives, comprehensive health insurance, monthly wellness allowance, retirement savings contribution, lifetime Headspace membership, unlimited, complimentary mental health coaching, generous parental leave, and much more. Paid performance bonuses are also included for those in qualifying roles. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

How we think about diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Headspace strives to bring together people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and to provide employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work.

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against an applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are committed to going above and beyond what is necessary to promote diversity in our workplace.

*Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that ensures equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue burden on Headspace. Please inform our Talent Acquisition team by completing the form below: this form if you need assistance completing forms or otherwise wish to participate in the application or job application process.

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Privacy Statement

All member data is protected according to our Privacy Policy. Additionally, Headspace (formerly Ginger) employees are not granted access to Headspace products/services, but are offered benefits under the company’s benefits plan. To ensure we adhere to best practices and ethical guidelines in the mental health field, we are careful to avoid dual relationships. A dual relationship occurs when a mental health provider has a second, significantly different relationship with their client in addition to the traditional client-therapist relationship, including, for example, a management relationship.

Therefore, Headspace requests that individuals who have received coaching or clinical services with Headspace wait until their care with Headspace is complete before applying for a position. If someone with a Headspace account is hired for a position, please be aware that their account will be deactivated and they will not be able to use Headspace services for the duration of their employment.

If Headspace is unable to find a role that does not resolve an ethical issue relating to a dual relationship, Headspace may need to take measures to ensure ethical obligations are met, including a delayed start date or potential leave of absence. Such measures will be taken to protect both the former member and any relevant individuals on their care team from impairment, risk of exploitation or harm.

For more information about how we use the personal information you provide as part of the application process, see: https://www.headspace.com/applicant-notice

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