Tax Director - Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets Experience Required

BPM LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Well-being resources

Balance & flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BPM LLP is seeking a Tax Director for its Corporate Tax practice focused on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets. You will lead sophisticated tax consulting and compliance engagements for innovative clients, shaping strategic tax solutions and guiding complex regulatory challenges.

You will mentor teams, manage engagement economics, and build strong client relationships while expanding BPM’s leadership in the digital asset tax space nationwide, with hybrid schedules for nearby offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CPA/JD/EA licensure required or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of corporate or partnership tax experience.
• Strong written communication and client management skills.
• Experience with digital assets, crypto, or related tax guidance preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and work in hybrid/remote settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital asset, Web3, and emerging tech clients on tax matters.
• Lead tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements for corporations, partnerships, funds, and high-growth digital asset companies.
• Advise on tax implications of cryptocurrency transactions, tokens, staking, DeFi, NFTs, and related activities.
• Research, interpret, and apply evolving tax laws for digital assets and tech.
• Develop innovative tax planning strategies to optimize positions and growth.
• Review tax returns, workpapers, and memoranda for accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership, legal, and finance to address tax challenges.
• Build and maintain client relationships as primary contact and advisor.
• Lead and mentor Managers, Supervisors, Seniors, and Associates.
• Oversee engagement economics: budgets, staffing, realization, profitability.
• Contribute to BPM’s growth in Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset practice.

Skills

Written communication

Engagement management

Budget management

Client relationship management

Remote/hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA license

JD

EA

Job description

BPM – where caring and community is in our company DNA; we are always striving to be our best selves; and we’re compelled to ask the questions that lead to innovation. As a Tax Director within BPM’s Corporate Tax practice focused on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets , you will help shape the future of taxation in one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving sectors of the economy. Serving as a trusted advisor to innovative companies, funds, and investors, you will guide clients through complex tax challenges related to digital assets, blockchain technologies, and emerging financial ecosystems.

In this role, you will lead sophisticated tax consulting and compliance engagements, develop strategic tax solutions, and help clients navigate evolving regulatory guidance while managing risk and identifying opportunities for growth. You’ll partner directly with business leaders and entrepreneurs, providing insights that influence critical business decisions and support long‑term success.

Working with BPM means using your experiences, broadening your skills, and reaching your full potential in work and life—while also making a positive difference for your clients, colleagues, and communities. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. Our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger. Because People Matter.

Note: Open to candidates nationwide. Those within 45 minutes of a BPM office will be expected to follow a hybrid schedule.

What you get:

• Total rewards package : from flexible work arrangements to personalized benefit structures and financial compensation options that give you choice and flexibility

• Well‑being resources : interactive wellness platform and incentives, an employee assistance program and mental health resources, and Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs)

• Balance & flexibility : 14 Firm Holidays including 2 floating, Flex PTO, paid family leave, winter break, summer hours, and remote work options, so you can balance challenging yourself with taking care of yourself.

• Professional development opportunities: A learning culture with CPA exam resources and bonuses, a coach program, and live classes, workshops, and seminars through BPM University

Who is successful at BPM:

• Caring people who put others first
• Self‑starters who embody the BPM entrepreneurial spirit
• Authentic individuals with a diverse point of view
• Lifelong learners with a drive to excel
• Resilient people who rise to the occasion

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital asset, Web3, and emerging technology clients on complex federal, state, and international tax matters.
• Lead the delivery of tax compliance, planning, and consulting engagements for corporations, partnerships, funds, and high‑growth companies operating in the digital asset ecosystem.
• Advise clients on the tax implications of cryptocurrency transactions, token issuances, staking, mining, decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and other digital asset activities.
• Research, interpret, and apply evolving tax laws, regulations, and guidance related to digital assets and emerging technologies.
• Develop innovative tax planning strategies designed to optimize tax positions, mitigate risk, and support client growth objectives.
• Review complex tax returns, workpapers, and technical memoranda to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Collaborate with clients’ leadership teams, legal counsel, and finance professionals to address business and tax challenges associated with digital asset operations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact and trusted business advisor.
• Lead and mentor Managers, Supervisors, Seniors, and Associates by providing technical guidance, coaching, and professional development support.
• Oversee engagement economics, including budgets, staffing, project management, realization, and profitability.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of BPM’s Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset practice by helping shape service offerings, identifying market opportunities, and establishing BPM as a leader in the digital asset tax space.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPA license, JD, or EA
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate or partnership tax, M&A tax, international tax, financial instruments, controversy, or structured transaction analysis.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to convert technical complexity into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated experience managing engagements, budgets, and client workflows.
• Knowledge of digital‑asset market structure, blockchain fundamentals, token mechanics, or on‑chain analytics tools preferred but not required.
• Ability to work remotely or in a hybrid model and to travel up to approximately 20 percent.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a demonstrable interest in crypto, DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, or emerging financial technology.

$172,000 - $227,000 a year

Compensation reflects multiple factors including experience, certifications, skills, and geographic differentials,

The salary range provided is intended for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area who meet the minimum requirements of the position. Candidates who do not reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, do not meet the minimum requirements, or exceed the requirements are encouraged to apply and a recruiter will provide you with a range specific to your location and qualifications.

Wondering if you should apply?

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Please note - this posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited third‑party resume submissions will be considered property of BPM and will not be acknowledged or returned.