Senior Director of Income Tax

About the role

Join Robinhood's Income Tax team to guide global corporate tax strategy, planning, and compliance. This role involves close collaboration with various departments to manage tax structures and support international expansion. You will lead a team and shape the company's corporate tax framework during a period of growth.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and implement Robinhood's global tax planning and strategy, aligning with business growth.
• Manage the international corporate tax lifecycle, including transfer pricing and legal entity maintenance.
• Oversee all aspects of indirect tax strategy and compliance, such as VAT, GST, and sales tax.
• Provide tax guidance for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring activities.
• Oversee federal, state, and local income tax operations for various pass-through and fund structures.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team, including managers and senior professionals.
• Collaborate with product, accounting, legal, and treasury teams on tax implications of new products and expansion.
• Direct global income tax provision (ASC 740) and compliance, ensuring accurate reporting.
• Represent the tax department to executive leadership and external auditors on complex tax matters.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of corporate tax experience, with a focus on international tax planning and compliance for multinational corporations or public accounting firms.
• Demonstrated experience leading people, including hiring, mentoring, and scaling tax teams.
• Extensive knowledge of international tax concepts, transfer pricing, inter-company agreements, and ASC 740 tax provisions.
• Strong ability to communicate complex global tax structures and reporting requirements to executives.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• CPA, Master of Taxation, or JD/LLM.

Skills & tools

• ASC 740
• VAT
• GST
• Sales tax
• Digital services taxes

Practical notes

This role is eligible for bonus opportunities, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Benefits include 100% paid health insurance for employees, 90% for dependents, a flexible spending account, employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health support. Robinhood offers paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and company holidays. The office experience includes catered meals and events.