Director of Tax

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 252,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility support

Adoption assistance

Parental planning support

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipend

Lunch provided

Commuter stipend

Snacks in office

Job summary

Ladders, a leader in Consumer Technology, seeks a Director of Tax to oversee the global tax function, including income tax provision, compliance, transfer pricing, and indirect tax matters across jurisdictions.

Based in San Francisco, CA, you will partner with Accounting, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Development to support strategic decisions, M&A activity, and public company readiness, building a scalable, compliant tax function.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience, including Big 4 and in-house roles.
• Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax, ASC 740, and indirect tax compliance.
• Experience leading the tax provision process end-to-end, coordinating with external auditors.
• Demonstrated experience in M&A tax workstreams.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Accounting, and FP&A.
• CPA, JD, or Master’s in Taxation required.

Responsibilities

• Own the company’s global tax strategy across all jurisdictions.
• Lead quarterly and annual income tax provision, including documentation and disclosures.
• Oversee direct tax matters, including compliance and transfer pricing.
• Manage indirect tax strategy and compliance, including sales and use tax.
• Partner with Corporate Development on M&A tax due diligence and deal structuring.
• Serve as a trusted tax advisor across multiple departments.
• Prepare the tax function for public company readiness, ensuring SOX compliance.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tax compliance

M&A tax

Public company readiness

ASC 740

US federal/state income tax

Education

CPA, JD, or Master’s in Taxation

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Director of Tax to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will oversee the company’s global tax function, with responsibility for income tax provision, compliance, transfer pricing, and indirect tax matters across jurisdictions. You will partner closely with Accounting, Legal, FP&A, and Corporate Development to support business decisions, M&A activity, and public company readiness. The position requires strong technical depth, strategic judgment, and the ability to build a tax function that is scalable, compliant, and business-oriented.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Compensation: $252,000 - $296,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Own the company’s global tax strategy across all jurisdictions
• Lead quarterly and annual income tax provision, including documentation and disclosures
• Oversee direct tax matters, including compliance and transfer pricing
• Manage indirect tax strategy and compliance, including sales and use tax
• Partner with Corporate Development on M&A tax due diligence and deal structuring
• Serve as a trusted tax advisor across multiple departments
• Prepare the tax function for public company readiness, ensuring SOX compliance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience, including Big 4 and in-house roles
• Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax, ASC 740, and indirect tax compliance
• Experience leading the tax provision process end-to-end, coordinating with external auditors
• Demonstrated experience in M&A tax workstreams
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Legal, Accounting, and FP&A
• CPA, JD, or Master's in Taxation required
• A-player mindset with a strong bias for action and ownership

Benefits

• Fast-paced and collaborative work environment
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive cash and equity compensation with advancement opportunities
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policyMonthly wellness stipend
• In-office perks including lunch, commuter stipend, and snacks

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.