Who are we?
FalconX is the most advanced digital asset platform for institutions. We provide trade execution, credit & treasury management, prime offering and market making services. Given our global operations, industry-leading technology and deep liquidity, we have facilitated client transactions of $1 trillion in volume. Our products & services are regulated, compliant and trusted.
We are a team of engineers, product builders, institutional sales and trading leaders, operations experts, and business strategists. Our teammates have entrepreneurial experience and come from companies such as Google, Apple, Paypal, Citadel, Bridgewater, and Goldman Sachs. And, we embody our values: Think big; Drive bold outcomes; Be one team; Iterate with speed; and be an entrepreneur.
We prioritize learning. Outcomes are mission-critical, but we also believe that learning in success and in failure will drive our continued success. Our industry is emergent - there’s no shortage of experiments to get involved with and to continue growing and learning together.
The Tax Manager will have a high profile role in building a FalconX tax function that meets both the demands of a complex and changing tax landscape and those of a fast-paced and growing company. In this role, you will provide critical enterprise-wide leadership and drive domestic and global tax strategy including tax provision, tax planning and tax compliance while working closely with the company's accounting and finance teams to support the overall financial objectives of the organization. You will play a key role in cross functional initiatives and the continuous improvement of FalconX tax processes and positions. As a member of the broader FalconX finance function, you will join a team that is passionate about teamwork, finance and crypto, and we are looking for a tax manager with that same passion and level of excitement to join our team!
Responsibilities
- Manage external tax preparers and advisors in the preparation and filing of US and non-US tax returns
- Maintain the US and global tax calendar and ensure timely completion of direct and indirect tax filings and estimated tax payments
- Support offshore offices with indirect (VAT/GST) compliance matters
- Identify and oversee improvements to tax compliance processes
- Assist with ASC 740 review and prepare internal tax technical memoranda to support tax positions
- Manage indirect tax planning opportunities and tax impacts of changes in business operations and acquisitions
- Identify and drive improvements to all aspects of FalconX’s tax position
- Monitor changes in accounting for income taxes, GAAP, tax code and related rulings for developments that affect the Company's tax compliance, strategy and accounting
- Drive the development of tax strategies in coordination with senior management and manage the implementation of these strategies
- Anticipate and surface issues, solve problems, recommend solutions and support business operations to ensure an optimal and efficient tax structure
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of relevant tax experience, ideally with a mix at both a Big 4 accounting firm and in industry
- CPA or MST preferred
- Experience in a tax team of a multinational company or working with tax teams of multinational companies
- Experience with the preparation and review of U.S. and international tax returns
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience explaining tax concepts to tax and non-tax audiences
- Strong collaborator with an ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams
- Experience driving initiatives to identify areas for improvement and deliver results
- Willing to take a hands-on approach and get involved in all aspects of the job including thorough attention to detail with high standards for accuracy and timeliness
- Ability to deal effectively with ambiguities and manage multiple projects through completion, often under tight deadlines, with competing priorities and minimal supervision
- A technology-forward approach to problem solving, with the ability to evaluate, recommend, and work with service providers to implement new systems as applicable
- Crypto industry knowledge or experience preferred or a demonstrated personal passion for crypto and web3
Location: Bay Area
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Inclusivity Statement
FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!
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FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.
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