Tax Expert

Summary

Join CD PROJEKT's Boston-based Finance team as an experienced Tax Expert. Partner with teams across the U.S., Canada, and Poland to navigate complex tax matters, focusing on tax incentives and innovation grants. Serve as the go-to expert for federal and state income taxes, R&D incentives, payroll taxes, and regulatory changes. This high-impact role requires strategic thinking and hands-on execution in a collaborative environment. You will interpret and apply tax law, analyze contracts, prepare tax documentation, manage payroll tax compliance, lead projects, monitor tax law changes, prepare tax provisions, identify R&D activities for tax incentives, optimize business structures, and collaborate with internal stakeholders. The position offers a hybrid/in-office or fully remote option within the USA.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in tax, finance, or grant advisory roles
• Deep expertise in income tax regulations, particularly in relation to tax credits and innovation grants
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional certification
• Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to independently assess complex tax scenarios
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and the ability to navigate financial records
• Proven ability to communicate clearly, persuasively, and respectfully across teams and cultures
• Experience managing projects from planning to execution
• Comfortable balancing day-to-day execution with strategic thinking
• Self-starter who thrives in a cross-functional, international environment

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply tax law, particularly in areas related to income tax and R&D incentives
• Analyze contracts, agreements, and corporate documents to assess tax obligations and mitigate risk
• Prepare tax documentation, including responses to tax authority inquiries, audit materials, and expert opinions
• Own the payroll tax compliance process and support internal payroll team by researching and addressing any inquiries from state revenue agencies
• Independently lead projects: setting timelines, coordinating with global teams, and managing deliverables
• Monitor and advise on tax law changes and their implications for the business
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions
• Identify and support R&D activities eligible for tax incentives or grants
• Help to optimize business structures and strategies from the perspective of taxation
• Prepare annual R&D tax credit calculations and maintain supporting documentation
• Work with various local and state government entities to identify and pursue additional non-R&D incentives both in the United States as well as Canada
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Finance, Legal, HR, Accounting, and Game Production
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on tax matters
• Continuously seek ways to improve tax-related processes, documentation practices, and cross-team workflows
• Work in conjunction with internal tax teams to ensure compliance across any cross border transactions within the capital group

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the gaming, tech, or creative industries
• Familiarity with Polish tax law or international tax frameworks
• Experience with U.S. and Canadian grant institutions or funding bodies
• Background in providing internal tax training or mentorship
• Proficiency in relevant tax or finance tools (SAP, Microsoft Dynamic)
• Basic knowledge of incentives programs

Benefits

• Company paid medical healthcare (dental vision & mental)
• Paid Leave — 20 days of holiday for every team member per year (26 days after two years)
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual
• Retirement with employer matching
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Flexible working hours
• Trainings, lectures and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Merch — gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!
• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team