Tax Director

Blend is seeking a Tax Director to lead our corporate tax function across compliance, income tax accounting (ASC 740), planning, and audit defense. This person is a strategic partner to Finance, Legal, Treasury, and executive leadership, advising on the tax implications of business decisions, transactions, and growth. The Tax Director manages a small team and external advisors and owns the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all federal, state, and local income tax work.

• Lead the U.S. federal, state, and local income and franchise tax compliance process, including returns, estimated payments, and apportionment.
• Lead international tax compliance, including foreign income tax filings, and coordination with local advisors in each jurisdiction.
• Oversee transfer pricing policies, documentation, and intercompany agreements. 
• Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision under ASC 740, including deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, valuation allowance analysis, the effective tax rate, and related footnote and 10-Q/10-K disclosures.
• Develop and execute tax planning strategies that reduce cash taxes and the effective tax rate while managing risk.
• Manage federal and state tax audits, notices, and controversies from start to resolution.
• Advise on the tax impact of M&A, restructurings, financing, equity compensation, and new products or markets.
• Monitor and communicate legislative and regulatory changes, and assess their impact on the company.
• Maintain strong internal controls over tax accounting and reporting, and support SOX and external audit requirements.
• Partner with the controller, FP&A, and treasury on forecasting cash taxes and the effective tax rate.
• Evaluate and implement tax technology and process automation to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Hire, develop, and mentor tax staff, and manage outsourced tax service providers.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, with at least 3 years in a tax leadership role (public accounting, corporate tax department, or a combination).
• Deep working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting, U.S. federal corporate tax, and multi-state income and franchise tax.
• Experience at a public company, including SEC reporting and SOX controls.
• Experience managing tax audits and working with external advisors.
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax topics to non-tax stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
• A track record of process automation, with a passion for applying AI to tax workflows.

At Blend, we are committed to offering a competitive compensation package.

To comply with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final base pay offer amounts will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to function, level, geographic location, job related knowledge, skills, and experience. Beyond base pay, Blends benefits and perks are described below.

• We offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, with a generous employer contribution that helps keep your medical insurance costs low.
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO, holidays, and maternity/parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal, childcare & eldercare, financial planning, college search, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, and legal insurance
• Monthly wellness stipend for fitness, mental health, and well-being
• Additional perks: Milk Stork, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time off

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Pre-tax savings: healthcare & dependent care FSAs, Limited Purpose FSA, and HSA