Head of US Tax

• Own and modernise the US tax agenda for a high-growth, multi-state business-spanning strategy, governance and compliance.
• Influence at senior level: partner with Finance and the wider business to manage risk, improve processes and deliver tangible commercial value.
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week in-office in New York City (exact location shared at screening stage).

Overview

I’m partnering with a high-growth, international consumer finance/technology business to appoint a senior US tax leader for their New York City team. This is a newly created position offering genuine remit to build and uplift the US tax function-covering operating model, governance, controls, technology enablement and tax optimisation-while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across Finance and the wider business.

Why this hire, why now?

With continued US expansion, the business is investing in a more mature tax operating model: stronger controls, proactive risk management, scalable processes and improved use of data/technology to support faster, better decision-making.

Technology & innovation (AI in the tax function)

This team is actively assessing where automation and AI can improve accuracy, cycle time and insight across the tax lifecycle. You’ll be expected to bring practical experience (or strong curiosity) around data-driven tooling and how to embed it into an effective tax operating model-balancing in-house capability with specialist advisors.

• Demonstrate a practical understanding of current and emerging AI applications in tax, including areas such as tax data analytics, document review and classification, process automation, and regulatory compliance monitoring.
• Bring a mindset of experimentation and continuous improvement, leveraging AI to improve accuracy, timeliness, and insights within the tax lifecycle.
• Partner with technology and finance teams to assess opportunities to embed AI into the tax operating model – including the right balance between insourcing and outsourcing.
• Mentor and develop internal team capabilities around AI tools and digital fluency as part of a broader team uplift.

Key responsibilities

• Map and document core US tax processes; strengthen controls and align the tax function to the enterprise risk management framework.
• Evaluate insourcing vs. outsourcing opportunities; define capability needs and help shape the tax team structure for scale.
• Lead tax risk management and enhance governance, policies and oversight across the US tax footprint.
• Identify, research and resolve federal, state and local tax matters, ensuring positions are technically robust and optimised within the law.
• Oversee US tax compliance and related filings, maintaining full adherence to federal, state and local statutes and regulations.
• Partner with leadership on planning and key business initiatives to reduce risk exposure and support value creation.
• Execute the global tax strategy locally, ensuring US priorities and deliverables align with group objectives.
• Advise on new products, transactions and strategic change programmes, embedding tax input early and supporting smooth execution.
• Collaborate with the wider global tax team (e.g., transfer pricing, provision and compliance) to improve processes, controls and cycle times.
• Proactively spot emerging risks and planning opportunities; deliver clear, commercial recommendations to stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, guiding decision-making on tax-sensitive initiatives and change.

Candidate profile

• 12+ years’ progressive US corporate tax experience, ideally within a high-growth and/or complex multi-state environment.
• Demonstrable in-house corporate tax experience within a tax department.
• Big 4 background strongly preferred; CPA (or equivalent) highly advantageous.
• Sector exposure within financial services and/or technology is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of OECD Pillar Two / global minimum tax is a plus.
• Strong ASC 740 / US tax accounting capability is essential.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear options and recommendations.
• Hands-on tax technology and data tooling experience (e.g., ONESOURCE, Workiva, Alteryx, GenAI assistants), with a track record of driving process improvement.
• Evidence of identifying, scoping and delivering automation/AI opportunities within a tax or finance environment (or a strong appetite to do so).
• Proactive self-starter comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment where tax is one of multiple commercial considerations.
• Strong stakeholder management, with the confidence to advise and influence senior leaders on complex topics.
• Hands-on, organised and detail-oriented, with high ownership and follow-through.

What’s on offer

High-impact leadership remit, flexible hybrid working, and a competitive reward and benefits package.

• Hybrid working model (NYC-based).
• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• Enhanced parental leave and family support benefits.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Learning and wellbeing allowance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.

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