Global Head of Tax

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CoreWeave is seeking a Global Head of Tax. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Global head of Tax is responsible for CoreWeave’s overall tax department, including all components of tax planning, the accounting for income taxes and indirect taxes, tax compliance, and tax audits. This position will work with advisors, service providers, financial auditors, and other tax professionals in carrying out his or her responsibilities. Additionally, the role will need to work closely with legal, accounting, finance, treasury, business development, and business operations in order to ensure appropriate tax compliance, optimize the Company’s tax position, and set an overall long-term tax strategy.

The successful candidate is an experienced executive, with a public accounting background as well as industry experience working in a large global tax function. Excellent communication skills are a must, in addition to the ability to lead and develop a global team of tax professionals. This person must “know what good looks like at scale” but also be willing to be hands-on to help build up the tax function to support a rapidly growing global business.

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Strategy and Planning

• Collaborate with senior leadership and business units to provide tax advice on business decisions, M&A, and cross-border transactions.
• Stay updated on tax regulations and trends to identify opportunities and exposures the Company may face, and communicate with senior management on the potential impact of these proposed new and modified laws
• Provide and deliver strategic tax planning to drive lower effective global tax rates. Similarly, support operational initiatives focusing on any tax implications

Tax Compliance and Reporting

• Oversee the efficient, timely, and complete processing and filing of external tax reporting in compliance with international, federal, state, and local tax laws
• Manage and ensure compliance with transfer pricing regulations globally
• Maintain robust tax reporting processes to ensure that the Company complies with tax laws and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements while maximizing efficiency

Tax Audits and Risk Management

• Ensure appropriate issue analysis and negotiation of audit settlements with taxing authorities
• Implement policies to mitigate tax risks and provide guidance on the tax implications of business transactions and financial reporting

Team Leadership

Leads, coaches, and develops their team, fostering a high-performance culture

• Leverages development tools to facilitate training and upskilling of team members
• Leads performance management and appraisals as well as goal setting for team members

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience – an advanced degree (e.g., MBA or MS) is preferred
• Extensive experience with contract review and interpretation, especially in the context of taxation
• Expert knowledge of tax, especially as it relates to external tax provisions and disclosures
• Previous experience in Cloud or Data Center Infrastructure (data centers, cloud, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Experience working in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance is highly desirable
• 12+ years of experience with a demonstrated passion for conquering challenges and bringing order from chaos
• Strong partnership, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• CPA strongly preferred
• Ability to multitask and stay organized yet remain flexible in a fast and dynamic work environment
• Leadership/mentorship mentality that inspires strong attention to detail and process improvement among junior and mid-career accounting staff
• Data and process-driven with a strong analytical mindset
• Proactive with the ability to anticipate and avoid problems before they arise
• Embrace positivity & tenacity: you find ways to move forward through challenges
• Experience at a large public accounting firm is a plus
• Ability to work from home with a reliable internet connection and distraction-free environment

What We Offer

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $245,000 in our lowest geographic market up to $325,000 in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer

The range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 100% paid for by the employee
• Company-paid Life Insurance 
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance 
• Short and long-term disability insurance 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Mental Wellness Benefits through Spring Health 
• Family-Forming support provided by Carrot
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Flexible, full-service childcare support with Kinside
• 401(k) with a generous employer match
• Flexible PTO
• Catered lunch each day in our office and data center locations
• A casual work environment
• A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Our Workplace

At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.

For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role. While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.

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CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

As part of this commitment and consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), CoreWeave will ensure that qualified applicants and candidates with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact: careers@coreweave.com.