Chainlink Labs
Tax Director and Finance Lead
United States · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 44 days ago
SwiftProject ManagementAccountingTaxLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationInternal Audit
About the role
- This role requires deep technical expertise, strong project management skills, and the ability to provide proactive, high-touch tax guidance across complex structures, cross border, and multigenerational planning considerations.
- Provide hands-on oversight of individual tax matters, including income, capital gains, and cross-border considerations
- Advise on residency and domicile planning, including multi-jurisdictional considerations (U.S. and international jurisdictions)
Responsibilities
- Lead tax planning and strategy across U.S. federal, state, and international jurisdictions, covering both individual and entity-level matters
- Support tax-efficient structuring of investments, liquidity events, and distributions across a range of asset classes
- Structure and oversee partnerships, trusts, holding companies, and special purpose vehicles to support broader tax objectives
- Lead preparation, review, and oversight of complex federal, state & local, and foreign tax compliance matters for individuals, trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and related entities
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive tax experience in a Big Four, law firm, private client, or similarly complex environment
- CPA, JD, or Master's in Taxation (or equivalent advanced degree)
- Proven experience advising on individual and entity-level tax planning, including work with private clients or private banking relationships
- Experience with partnerships, trusts, and investment structures
- Experience with cross-border tax planning for both individuals and entities
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on across a broad range of tax matters
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax concepts to non-tax stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with senior stakeholders and operate with a high degree of ownership and judgment
- Strong knowledge of estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax matters
- Ability to operate independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Nice to have
- Experience supporting private clients, private banking relationships, or investment platforms
- Experience with European or other international tax frameworks
- Exposure to alternative investments and complex ownership structures
- Experience in dynamic, high-growth, or entrepreneurial environments
- Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- We carefully review all applications and aim to provide a response to every candidate within two weeks after the job posting closes.
- The closing date is listed on the job advert, so we encourage you to take the time to thoughtfully prepare your application.
- We want to fully consider your experience and skills, and you will hear from us regarding the status of your application shortly after the closing date.
Skills
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and governance frameworks
Company info
- We are seeking an experienced Tax Director to lead global tax compliance, planning, and advisory matters for individuals, trusts, investment entities, and privately held businesses.
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