Tax Manager

Okx
San Jose, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Experienced tax professionals with cross-jurisdictional expertise and regulatory acumen will find this role in a fast-growing crypto exchange with a focus on Americas tax compliance and business partnership.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of in-house and advisory tax experience, especially in US and Latin American jurisdictions
    — “10+ years of experience, ideally with a mix of Big 4 / advisory and in-house roles”
  • Individuals who can bridge technical tax compliance with business growth objectives
    — “providing commercially practical tax advice, supporting business growth and managing tax risks”
  • Professionals with a track record of managing tax processes and documentation across multiple regions and time zones
    — “Strong analytical skills with keen attention to both detail and the bigger picture, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across different jurisdictions and time zones”

Things to consider

  • The role demands handling tax matters in multiple jurisdictions, including US and several Latin American countries
    — “managing tax risks across the United States, Brazil, Argentina, El Salvador”
  • The position requires close collaboration with a wide range of internal teams and external advisors
    — “Work closely with other members of the tax team i.e. transfer pricing, indirect tax as well as local finance teams, external advisors on tax advisory, compliance matters”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with international tax concepts like nexus and transfer pricing in your resume and interviews
    — “Broad understanding of international tax concepts, including permanent establishment and nexus, withholding tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with digital assets and highly regulated industries to show domain relevance
    — “Experience in digital assets, fintech, financial services or another highly regulated technology business is a plus”
  • Showcase your ability to manage multiple workstreams across different time zones and jurisdictions
    — “ability to manage multiple workstreams across different jurisdictions and time zones”
  • Demonstrate experience with tax technology or data analytics to stand out in the application process
    — “Familiarity with tax technology, data analytics or AI applications in tax processes is a plus”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • providing commercially practical tax advice
  • managing tax risks across the Americas
Typical background
10+ years of experience in tax roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Tax ComplianceTax ProvisionTax Risk ManagementTax AdvisoryProcess Improvement

Preferred

International Tax ConceptsTransfer Pricing

Stack & domain

Tax ComplianceTax FilingsTax PaymentsTax CalendarsTax ProvisionTax ReportingTax AdvisoryTax ControversyTax LegislationTax Risk MonitoringProcess ImprovementDocumentation StandardsTransfer PricingIndirect TaxInternational TaxCorporate TaxUS Federal TaxUS State TaxUS Local TaxLatin American TaxPillar 2CbcrLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkStrategic ThinkingBusiness PartneringTax ManagementUS Tax

About the role

Original posting from Okx via Greenhouse

Who We Are

At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.

About the Opportunity

As OKX scales its business across the Americas and continues to navigate an increasingly complex tax and regulatory landscape, we are looking for an Americas Tax Manager / Senior Manager to join our lean, high-impact tax team, partnering closely with Business, Product, Finance, Legal, Compliance and other stakeholders across the region. The role will focus on providing commercially practical tax advice, supporting business growth and managing tax risks across the United States, Brazil, Argentina, El Salvador.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Act as the primary tax business partner for the Americas region, building strong relationships with Business, Product, Finance, Legal, Compliance and Operations teams across the region;

Work/ advise on corporate direct and indirect tax compliance, filings, payments, tax calendars, and related statutory requirements across the United States, Brazil, Argentina, El Salvador including US federal, state and local tax matters;

Lead regional tax provision and reporting, including current and deferred tax calculations, effective tax rate items, reconciliations, quarterly and annual audit support.

Work closely with other members of the tax team i.e. transfer pricing, indirect tax as well as local finance teams, external advisors on tax advisory, compliance matters;

Monitor changes and updates in tax legislation across the Americas to identify potential tax impacts and mitigation strategies and support tax controversy matters etc;

Maintain documentation of key regional tax positions, tax risks and decisions, and develop standing audit files for material matters;

Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including the implementation of practical tax review gates, enhancement of documentation standards and improvement of regional tax risk monitoring;

Build strong relationships with non-tax stakeholders and proactively share relevant tax insights and information to encourage early engagement;

Any other tasks and projects assigned.

What We Look For In You

10+ years of experience, ideally with a mix of Big 4 / advisory and in-house roles;

Strong knowledge of US corporate and international tax concepts, with familiarity with US state and local tax matters. Experience supporting one or more Latin American jurisdictions is highly preferred;

Broad understanding of international tax concepts, including permanent establishment and nexus, withholding tax, transfer pricing and indirect tax as well as Pillar 2, CbCR required;

Proven business partnering experience, with the ability to understand commercial objectives, explain complex tax issues clearly and provide practical, balanced recommendations;

Strong analytical skills with keen attention to both detail and the bigger picture, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams across different jurisdictions and time zones;

Self-starter, comfortable operating with ambiguity in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment; resourceful, adaptable and collaborative;

Experience in digital assets, fintech, financial services or another highly regulated technology business is a plus;

Familiarity with tax technology, data analytics or AI applications in tax processes is a plus.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive total compensation package

Various team building programs and company events

Wellness and meal allowances 

Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependents 

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OKX Statement:

OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The salary range for this position is $143,111- $178,888

The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via OKX internal or external careers site.

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Source: Okx careers (Greenhouse)

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