Director of Tax Operations

Manager and execute Xsolla's global day-to-day tax operations and compliance function, ensuring timely and accurate filing across all U.S. domestic and international tax regimes.

Operational Ownership: Directly manage the U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance function, including oversight of corporate income tax returns, state income and franchise tax returns, estimated payments, and extensions.

Process Optimization: Build, document, and continuously improve global tax policies, processes, and internal controls to drive efficiency and scalability.

SALT and VAT/GST Management: Lead the company's State and Local Tax (SALT) program (including compliance, nexus analysis, and registration management) and oversee VAT/GST compliance and planning across international jurisdictions.

Financial Reporting: Own the annual ASC 740 income tax provision process, including current and deferred tax calculations and uncertain tax position analysis, in support of the company's financial reporting.

Audit Management: Manage federal, state, and international tax audits, examinations, and notices end-to-end, coordinating responses, engaging with tax authorities, and partnering with external advisors.

Team Leadership: Manage and mentor tax team members, fostering a culture of excellence, growth, and continuous learning.

International Tax Execution: Manage and execute routine international tax matters, including transfer pricing documentation maintenance, cross-border transactions compliance, and tax treaty considerations.

Strategic Support & Execution: Execute global tax planning strategies developed by senior leadership, aiming to optimize the company's global effective tax rate. Monitor and assess the impact of tax legislative changes and prepare clear summaries for senior tax leadership. Provide tax due diligence and structuring analysis to support M&A activity and other strategic transactions as directed.

Cross-functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Finance, Legal, Accounting, and Operations teams globally to ensure tax operations are integrated into business decisions.