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About Us:

YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.

Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers-ranging from the world's top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies-depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.

We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture-recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years-emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.

About the Role:

YipitData is looking for an experienced Tax Director, Head of Tax to join our Finance team! This is a unique opportunity to work at a high-growth FinTech company together with entrepreneurial yet supportive colleagues.

As the Tax Director, you will utilize your tax compliance experience, ambition, and high attention to detail to own and manage our global tax strategy, prepare and file federal, state and local taxes and fees, and gain exposure to the accounting and reporting cycles in a fast-paced dynamic environment. 

This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can sit in NYC (where our headquarters is located), one of our office hubs, or anywhere else in the US. However, depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding. 

The Tax Director will be Responsible for:

• Tax Preparation:
  • Accurately prepare and file federal, state and local taxes, including franchise and other fees, in a timely manner
  • Review and file monthly sales and use tax returns through Avalara for multiple states
  • Review annual income tax returns and quarterly/yearly tax projections provided by our external tax team for both federal and state
  • Prepare and file forms 1099, 1042, and 3921 annually
  • Review annual tax provision with input from our external tax accountants
  • Plan for and develop overall return calendar and coordinate timing with treasury management for cash payments to ensure no late penalties or interest charges
• Strategy and Risk Management:
  • Develop and implement strategic tax planning for our global entities
  • Identify and mitigate tax risks by implementing controls and procedures that ensure accurate and compliant tax practices
  • Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures
• Tax Compliance:
  • Ensure full compliance with laws and regulations for all legal entities
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to management, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation
  • Monitor and update internal tax filing calendar to ensure timely filings
  • Monitor and update tax nexus (economic and physical) on a monthly basis, and register with Secretary of State in new jurisdictions, as needed
  • Monitor and update sales taxability of our products in registered
    states
  • Manage and maintain transfer pricing studies, contemporaneous documentation, and intercompany pricing policies across the global entity structure
• Other:
  • Serve as the primary tax contact within the organization, communicating with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies. Also, provide tax expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders
  • Reconcile tax liability and asset account balances on the general ledger and book tax expense accruals
  • Manage and own any inbound tax inquiries via email
  • Partner with Accounting on the annual financial audit and other ad job projects
  • Working knowledge of US federal, state, and local income tax; sales and use tax compliance; and international tax and transfer pricing fundamentals

You Are Likely To Succeed as the Tax Director If:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Tax (Masters degree optional)
• You have a CPA, which is required (active or inactive is acceptable)
• 7+ years experience in Tax (management, audit, compliance or similar) role in a fast-paced environment including prior experience working with international tax
• A combination of public (Big 4 preferred) Corporate tax and private tax experience
• Extensive experience in tax planning, tax compliance, and the preparation of tax returns, with a proven track record in a similar role
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including international tax laws for global organizations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Intermediate Excel skills and financial modeling experience

Our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, perks, and a competitive salary: 

• We care about your personal life, and we mean it. We offer flexible work hours, flexible vacation, a generous 401K match, parental leave, team events, wellness budget, learning reimbursement, and more!
• Your growth at YipitData is determined by the impact that you are making, not by tenure, unnecessary facetime, or office politics. Everyone at YipitData is empowered to learn, self-improve, and master their skills in an environment focused on ownership, respect, and trust. See more on our high-impact, high-opportunity work environment above!
• The annual base salary range for this position is anticipated to be $185,000 - $210,000 with eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus of up to 10%. Final compensation may be determined by a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal team benchmarks.
•  The compensation package also includes equity.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

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