Tax Senior Director

Summary

Join Bitso as a Tax Senior Director and lead the global tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and provision processes for this fast-growing, global crypto company. You will be responsible for ensuring tax considerations are proactively addressed across the organization's activities, making a significant impact on the company's long-term success. This role requires extensive experience in tax strategy, compliance, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions and currencies, particularly in the crypto, fintech, or brokerage industry, with a deep understanding of international tax matters, especially in crypto or financial services. You will also lead a team of tax professionals, fostering professional development and promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in tax strategy, compliance and reporting across multiple jurisdictions and currencies
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Law or a related field is required
• 8+ years of experience leading diverse, cross-functional teams across multiple locations, fostering collaboration and effective communication in a global environment
• In-depth knowledge of international tax matters, especially in crypto or financial services
• Extensive experience spanning including transfer pricing, intercompany agreements, and tax compliance across diverse regulatory environments
• Proven track record in building and scaling global tax functions, and the ability to interpret and apply regulations with a balanced risk/reward perspective
• Strong attention to detail, ensuring the accuracy of financial data and reports, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity
• Strong track record and passion for building, managing, mentoring, and inspiring teams, with the ability to influence peers and lead cross-functional initiatives
• Able to assert ideas, gain support, and mobilize action across departments
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in complex cross-border tax matters, and a proven ability to thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior management
• Sets a benchmark for ethical conduct, maintaining the highest standards of honesty and integrity
• Note: Deep experience in Mexico is essential, given Bitso’s primary operations in the country

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Bitso’s global tax strategy, ensuring full compliance with international tax laws and regulations
• Oversee the preparation and filing of all corporate tax returns and other related filings in the jurisdictions Bitso operates in
• Mentor and manage a small tax professional team, fostering professional development and promoting a collaborative and efficient work environment
• Collaborate with product and business teams to assess the tax implications of new products and projects from inception
• Analyze potential issues and clearly define a recommendation to ensure compliance with an eye for tax efficiency across the business
• Stay informed on emerging tax issues in our jurisdictions, and build systems for ongoing tax risk management
• Manage and coordinate tax compliance efforts, including corporate tax returns and other international tax requirements, with support from outside advisors where appropriate
• Working with the Corporate Controller, Legal team and advisors, oversee the development and execution of a transfer pricing strategy, ensuring arm’s length standards are met
• Ensure all underlying documentation is kept up to date
• Prepare the income tax provision and any necessary disclosures in collaboration with the Corporate Controller
• Ensure accurate representation of tax impacts on financial statements
• Lead the preparation for and manage any tax audits or requests by tax authorities
• Anticipate potential tax issues and develop a strategy for successful resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the crypto, fintech or brokerage industry is a plus, as is LATAM tax experience
• Experience with U.S. tax matters for investors, such as K-1s, PFIC, and CFC issues, is a plus
• Familiarity with tax regulations in Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia would be highly valued

Benefits

• Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off
• Remote-first work environment
• Employee Stock Option program
• Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app
• Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave
• Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina
• Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more