BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry’s top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Tax to lead and manage the global tax function of our international organization. This individual will be responsible for all aspects of tax compliance, reporting, planning, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of U.S. and international tax laws, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to optimizing the company’s global tax position while ensuring full compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the global tax function, including direct and indirect taxes, international tax, transfer pricing, and tax provision reporting.
- Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax returns, working with internal teams and external advisors.
- Manage the quarterly and annual tax provision (ASC 740) process, ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop and implement international tax strategies that align with the company’s business goals and global structure.
- Ensure compliance with local tax laws in all operating jurisdictions, including VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and cross-border transactions.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of changes in global tax legislation and proactively recommend appropriate responses.
- Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation, including intercompany agreements and compliance with OECD and local regulations.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Treasury to support business initiatives and M&A activity from a tax perspective.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors, consultants, and auditors.
- Lead and support tax audits and inquiries by various tax authorities across jurisdictions.
- Build and develop a high-performing internal tax team and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, or master’s in taxation strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including international tax, public accounting, and in-house corporate tax leadership roles.
- Deep expertise in U.S. federal and international tax laws, compliance, and reporting.
- Strong working knowledge of ASC 740 and U.S. GAAP tax accounting principles.
- Experience with tax issues related to global expansion, intercompany transactions, and cross-border structuring.
- Demonstrated success managing tax audits and working with global tax authorities.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Hands-on, proactive, and collaborative approach with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
- Proficiency in NetSuite ERP systems
Preferred Experience
- Experience in a publicly traded or multinational technology or fintech company.
- Prior involvement in M&A, tax structuring, and integration projects.
- Familiarity with Digital Assets related taxes, (1099 Misc, 1099 DA etc.) Crypto Assets Reporting Framework (CARF) etc.
Why Join BitGo?
Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world’s financial markets.
Here are some of the benefits of working at BitGo:
- Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
- 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
- Up to 4% 401k company match
- Paid parental leave, paid vacation
- Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
- Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
- Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment
- Benefits may vary based on location
Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $240,000 – $270,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this role’s package.
