Tax Lead

Incode; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Hours & Workplace

Open Vacation Policy

Job summary

Incode, a leading AI-driven identity solutions company, seeks a Tax Lead to own and evolve its global tax compliance and reporting framework. You will operate at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, and Legal, ensuring accurate tax reporting while navigating multiple jurisdictions.

You will oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions, prepare disclosures, and collaborate with external advisers. This role requires strategic thinking, strong communication, and a track record in multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate tax regulations and ASC 740 tax provision requirements.
• Experience managing international tax compliance across EMEA and LATAM.

Responsibilities

• Global Tax Compliance & Reporting across federal, state, local levels.
• Tax Provision & Financial Reporting per ASC 740 with deferred tax calculations.
• Financial Statement Disclosures related to income taxes.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Accounting and Legal teams.
• Executive reporting of tax insights to senior management.
• Regulatory relationships with tax authorities; proactive compliance.
• EMEA tax oversight; LATAM tax supervision; global planning.
• Uncertain Tax Positions (UTPs) management and risk documentation.
• Audit support and liaising with external auditors.

Skills

Strategic Tax Leader

Global Compliance Expert

Analytical Thinker

Cross-Functional Partner

Clear Communicator

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification (a plus)

Job description

POWER A WORLD OF TRUST

Incode is the leading provider of world-class identity solutions that is reinventing the way humans authenticate and verify their identities online to power a world of digital trust.

Through our revolutionary identity solutions, we are unleashing the business potential of universal industries including finance, government, retail, hospitality, gaming, and more, by reducing fraud and transforming human interactions with data, products, and services.

We’re in the process of rapidly scaling our diverse global team and we’re looking for entrepreneurial individuals and leaders who are curious, driven, and excited by ownership to join a Unicorn-status scale-up!

About Incode

Incode is a Series B unicorn ($1.25 B valuation) rewriting how the world proves identity. Our AI-powered platform lets leading banks, fintechs, marketplaces, and governments deliver friction-free experiences while defeating fraud and safeguarding privacy. Customers such as Citi, AirBnB, Block, Chime, Sixt, and TikTok rely on Incode to power their identity verification and security. Recently named a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Identity Verification, we’re scaling fast—and we need a product-marketing leader who can turn breakthrough technology into a category-defining narrative.

The Impact You’ll Make

As Tax Lead at Incode, you will own and evolve the company’s global tax compliance and reporting framework. You will operate at the intersection of Finance, Accounting, and Legal, ensuring accurate tax reporting while navigating complex international regulations. Your work will support strategic decision-making, safeguard compliance across jurisdictions, and enable Incode to scale globally with confidence and financial integrity.

What You’ll Own & Drive

• Global Tax Compliance & Reporting – Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations across jurisdictions.
• Tax Provision & Financial Reporting – Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations in collaboration with the accounting team.
• Financial Statement Disclosures – Prepare and review income tax-related notes within financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Executive Reporting – Prepare and present tax-related analysis, insights, and reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Regulatory Relationships – Establish and maintain relationships with tax authorities, addressing inquiries and ensuring proactive compliance.
• EMEA Tax Oversight – Provide strategic oversight for tax compliance and planning across the EMEA region, working closely with external tax advisors to ensure alignment with local regulations and corporate policies.
• LATAM Tax Supervision – Oversee tax compliance and reporting activities in LATAM, providing guidance to ensure adherence to local tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Strategy & Planning – Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s global tax position while maintaining compliance.
• Uncertain Tax Positions – Manage and document uncertain tax positions (UTPs), ensuring proper evaluation, reporting, and risk management.
• Audit Support – Support tax audits and liaise with external auditors, providing documentation and resolving tax-related inquiries.

The Qualities That Set You Apart

• Strategic Tax Leader – You understand how tax strategy supports broader financial and operational goals.
• Global Compliance Expert – You bring experience navigating multi-jurisdictional tax environments and regulatory frameworks.
• Analytical Thinker – You approach tax reporting and problem-solving with precision and a strong attention to detail.
• Cross-Functional Partner – You collaborate effectively with finance, legal, and leadership teams to drive alignment.
• Clear Communicator – You translate complex tax topics into clear, actionable insights for diverse stakeholders.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent certification is a plus).
• Proven experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate tax regulations and ASC 740 tax provision requirements.
• Experience managing international tax compliance, particularly across EMEA and LATAM regions.
• Hands-on experience with deferred tax calculations, tax reporting, and financial statement disclosures.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and auditors.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why Incode?

• Mission with Meaning– Shape how billions of people prove identity—safely, simply, and ethically.
• Rocket-Ship Growth– Join at an inflection point where your strategies will compound in value for years.
• Elite Team & Backing– Work a truly global with top engineers, designers, and investors who share your ambition to dominate a category.
• Ownership & Autonomy– Operate like a founder with the resources of a unicorn.
• Global Impact– Every program you launch will reverberate across industries and continents.

Ready to ignite the future of trust?

Lead the narrative. Empower the field. Join Incode and turn innovation into unstoppable market momentum.

Aspects of our Culture:

• High performance
• Freedom & responsibility
• Context, not control
• Highly aligned, loosely coupled
• Continuous Feedback
• Promotions & Development
• Life at Incode

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible Working Hours & Workplace
• Open Vacation Policy

Equal Opportunities:

Incode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take great pride in having an inclusive, diverse, and global team, and we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we ensure that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process. If you require any accommodation due to a disability or specific need, please let our Talent Acquisition team know—we’ll do our best to support you.

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We will only use your personal information concerning Incode’s application, recruitment, and hiring processes.