Global Head of Tax

Summary

Join CoreWeave as the Global Head of Tax, reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer. You will lead the overall tax department, encompassing tax planning, accounting for income taxes and indirect taxes, tax compliance, and tax audits. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure tax compliance, optimize the company's tax position, and establish a long-term tax strategy. This executive-level role requires extensive experience in public accounting and a large global tax function, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build and develop a high-performing team. CoreWeave offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Extensive experience with contract review and interpretation, especially in the context of taxation
• Expert knowledge of tax, especially as it relates to external tax provisions and disclosures
• 12+ years of experience with a demonstrated passion for conquering challenges and bringing order from chaos
• Strong partnership, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized yet remain flexible in a fast and dynamic work environment
• Leadership/mentorship mentality that inspires strong attention to detail and process improvement among junior and mid-career accounting staff
• Data and process-driven with a strong analytical mindset
• Proactive with the ability to anticipate and avoid problems before they arise
• Embrace positivity & tenacity: you find ways to move forward through challenges

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership and business units to provide tax advice on business decisions, M&A, and cross-border transactions
• Stay updated on tax regulations and trends to identify opportunities and exposures the Company may face, and communicate with senior management on the potential impact of these proposed new and modified laws
• Provide and deliver strategic tax planning to drive lower effective global tax rates. Similarly, support operational initiatives focusing on any tax implications
• Oversee the efficient, timely, and complete processing and filing of external tax reporting in compliance with international, federal, state, and local tax laws
• Manage and ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations globally
• Maintain robust tax reporting processes to ensure that the Company complies with tax laws and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements while maximizing efficiency
• Ensure appropriate issue analysis and negotiation of audit settlements with taxing authorities
• Implement policies to mitigate tax risks and provide guidance on the tax implications of business transactions and financial reporting
• Leads, coaches, and develops their team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Leverages development tools to facilitate training and upskilling of team members
• Leads performance management and appraisals as well as goal setting for team members

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree (e.g., MBA or MS)
• Previous experience in Cloud or Data Center Infrastructure (data centers, cloud, etc.)
• Experience working in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance
• CPA
• Experience at a large public accounting firm
• Ability to work from home with a reliable internet connection and distraction-free environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by CoreWeave
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption
• Hybrid work environment
• Remote work considered for candidates outside 30 miles of office, depending on skills and experience