Tax Director

Summary

Join Flywire as a Tax Director and lead the global tax strategy, compliance, and reporting functions. You will manage tax policies, optimize tax structures, oversee audits, and ensure compliance with international, federal, and state tax regulations. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of tax planning, risk management, and operational efficiencies in a multinational environment. Responsibilities include leading the global tax strategy, overseeing direct and indirect tax compliance, developing tax-efficient structures, managing tax audits, providing technical tax expertise, collaborating with other teams, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, staying informed on regulatory changes, implementing process improvements, and leading a high-performing tax team. Flywire offers competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, along with various benefits such as wellbeing programs, time off, and talent development programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in taxation, accounting, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in corporate tax, including experience in global tax compliance, planning, and structuring
• Strong knowledge of US federal and state tax laws, along with international tax regulations, transfer pricing, and indirect taxes
• Experience managing tax audits, controversy resolution, and relationships with tax authorities
• Proficiency in tax reporting, financial statements, and ASC 740 tax accounting standards
• Proven ability to develop and implement tax strategies that drive business efficiencies and mitigate risks
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, tax forecasting, and scenario planning
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives

Responsibilities

• Lead Flywire’s global tax strategy, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Oversee direct and indirect tax compliance, including corporate income tax, sales tax, VAT/GST, and withholding tax filings
• Develop and implement tax-efficient structures and planning strategies to optimize Flywire’s financial performance
• Manage tax audits, disputes, and interactions with tax authorities, mitigating risks and resolving issues efficiently
• Provide technical tax expertise on M&A transactions, transfer pricing policies, and cross-border taxation
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and business teams to assess tax implications of strategic business decisions
• Ensure timely and accurate tax reporting and provisions, working closely with accounting teams to support financial audits
• Stay informed on global tax regulatory changes, advising leadership on potential impacts and necessary adjustments
• Implement process improvements and automation to enhance tax reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Lead and develop a high-performing tax team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, JD, or master’s degree in taxation
• Experience in high-growth, technology, fintech, or multinational organizations
• Ability to work independently in a remote-first environment, while effectively managing a global tax team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)