Director of Tax

YipitData is the leading market research and analytics firm for the disruptive economy and most recently raised $475M from The Carlyle Group at a valuation of over $1B. Every day, our proprietary technology analyzes billions of alternative data points to uncover actionable insights across sectors like software, AI, cloud, e-commerce, ridesharing, and payments.

Our data and research teams transform raw data into strategic intelligence, delivering accurate, timely, and deeply contextualized analysis that our customers—ranging from the world’s top investment funds to Fortune 500 companies—depend on to drive high-stakes decisions. From sourcing and licensing novel datasets to rigorous analysis and expert narrative framing, our teams ensure clients get not just data, but clarity and confidence.

We operate globally with offices in the US, APAC, and India. Our award-winning, people-centric culture—recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace for three consecutive years—emphasizes transparency, ownership, and continuous mastery.

YipitData is looking for an experienced Tax Director, Head of Tax to join our Finance team! This is a unique opportunity to work at a high-growth FinTech company together with entrepreneurial yet supportive colleagues.

As the Tax Director, you will utilize your tax compliance experience, ambition, and high attention to detail to own and manage our global tax strategy, prepare and file federal, state and local taxes and fees, and gain exposure to the accounting and reporting cycles in a fast-paced dynamic environment. 

This is a remote-friendly opportunity that can sit in NYC (where our headquarters is located), one of our office hubs, or anywhere else in the US. However, depending upon where the remote work is performed, income could be subject to New York State tax withholding. 

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Tax (Masters degree optional)
• You have a CPA, which is required (active or inactive is acceptable)
• 7+ years experience in Tax (management, audit, compliance or similar) role in a fast-paced environment including prior experience working with international tax
• A combination of public (Big 4 preferred) Corporate tax and private tax experience
• Extensive experience in tax planning, tax compliance, and the preparation of tax returns, with a proven track record in a similar role
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations, including international tax laws for global organizations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Intermediate Excel skills and financial modeling experience