Senior Tax Lead

• Lead and Transform Zip's U.S. Tax Function: Use your expertise to drive tax strategy, governance, and compliance in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Make an Impact: Optimize tax processes, manage risk, and partner with leadership to deliver financial and operational value as Zip scales.
• Hybrid Opportunity: Work in a flexible environment with a minimum of 3 days per week in our Manhattan office, collaborating with a dynamic team.

Start your adventure with Zip 

Zip’s finance team encompasses oversight into accounting, financial administration, treasury, business planning, performance and management. Their key focus is to design and implement best practice governance and performance metrics to ensure the business tracks and clearly reports its financial and commercial objectives. 

Interesting Problems you’ll get to solve

Reporting both to the Global Senior Director of Taxation & US CFO, this is a newly created role within our US finance organization based in the New York City office.

As our US business continues to grow we are uplifting the US tax function looking to embed a tax lens into the design and delivery of our company’s strategic plan. We are looking for someone to transform the US tax function with technology transformation, uplift tax governance, manage risk proactively and design tax optimisation strategies. The role will look to position the tax department as a value creator, enhancing operational, technical and financial value.   

Technology & Innovation – AI in Tax Function

As part of our commitment to driving innovation and operational efficiency, we are actively exploring and integrating AI tools and data-driven technologies across our finance and tax functions. The successful candidate will:

• 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

• Document key tax processes and uplift tax controls; aligning the tax function with the Enterprise Risk management framework of the business
• Review and recommend insource/outsource opportunities, assess skill set requirements and team structure
• Driving Tax risk management and uplifting tax governance
• Identify, research and resolve federal, state and local tax issues to minimize liability of the company within the law
• Oversee tax compliance and related reports ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local statutes and regulations
• Participate with management in planning corporate activities in all phases of operation to reduce risk exposure and enhance company’s ability to capitalize on new opportunities
• Implementing the global tax strategy in line with the group’s priorities
• Partnering with the business in the delivery of new products, transactions and strategic changes
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Global Tax Department to provide internal support to increase process efficiencies e.g. transfer pricing, provision and compliance
• You will be expected to proactively identify needs, risks and opportunities to bring additional value to Zip
• You will become a trusted advisor to Zip’s senior management

What you’ll bring to the team 

• 12 + years of progressive tax planning experience in a high growth environment or similar or greater scale
• Corporate tax department experience required
• Big 4 public accounting firm experience and CPA strongly preferred 
• Financial services and/or technology industry experience preferred
• Strong understanding of the OECD’s Pillar Two framework a plus
• ASC 740 and tax accounting principles a must
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate results and options for decision-making clearly and succinctly
• Hands-on use or leadership experience with AI/ML-based tax technology platforms or enterprise tools (e.g., Alteryx, Workiva, ONESOURCE, ChatGPT-like assistants, etc.)
• Proven ability or demonstrate desire to identify and scope automation and AI opportunities in a tax or finance function
• Proactive self-starter that thrives in a dynamic environment where tax is one or a range of considerations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively communicate with upper management on a range of broad business plans
• Must be hands-on professional, self-motivated, organised and detail-oriented

What you’ll get in return

Zip is a place where you’ll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you’ll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly. 

We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it’s important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.

We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. We will also offer you:

• Flexible working culture
• Incentive programs
• 20 days PTO every year
• Generous paid parental leave
• Leading family support policies
• 100% employer covered insurance
• Beautiful Union Square office with a casual dress code
• Learning and wellness subscription stipend
• Company-sponsored 401k match

Zip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations.

The annual base Pay Range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000. This range reflects our *Premium Location band (US2). Different bands may apply based on our tiered premium strategy if residence is outside of the Manhattan Metro area.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 

If hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.

Equally, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. Zip participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program

Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.

Equally, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience.

And finally…get to know us

Zip Co Limited (ASX: ZIP) is a digital financial services company, offering innovative, people-centered products.

Operating in two core markets - Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) and the US, Zip offers access to point-of-sale credit and digital payment services, connecting millions of customers with its global network of tens of thousands of merchants.

We’re proud to be a values-led business and our values - Customer First, Own it, Stronger Together and Change the Game - guide us in everything we do.

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