Tax Manager

About ChainlinkChainlink is the industry-standard oracle platform bringing the capital markets onchain and powering the majority of decentralized finance (DeFi). The Chainlink stack provides the essential data, interoperability, compliance, and privacy standards needed to power advanced blockchain use cases for institutional tokenized assets, lending, payments, stablecoins, and more. Since inventing decentralized oracle networks, Chainlink has enabled tens of trillions in transaction value and now secures the vast majority of DeFi.Many of the world’s largest financial services institutions have also adopted Chainlink’s standards and infrastructure, including Swift, Euroclear, Mastercard, Fidelity International, UBS, S&P Dow Jones Indices, FTSE Russell, WisdomTree, ANZ, and top protocols such as Aave, Lido, GMX and many others. Chainlink leverages a novel fee model where offchain and onchain revenue from enterprise adoption is converted to LINK tokens and stored in a strategic Chainlink Reserve. Learn more at chain.link.About The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Tax Manager with deep U.S. international tax expertise and experience supporting fast-paced, innovative environments—ideally within blockchain or crypto. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams across the business to support new product launches, global structuring, tax compliance, and tax planning initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, builds processes from the ground up, and proactively anticipates tax risks in a rapidly evolving business.Your ImpactSupport go-to-market efforts for new products and initiatives, providing practical global tax guidance on novel or complex tax mattersOwn U.S. international tax calculations and processes (e.g., GILTI, FDII, FTC, Pillar 2, BEAT), and review U.S. international tax filings including FBAR, Forms 8865, 5471, 8858, 1118, ensuring accuracy and completenessPrepare quarterly and annual international tax provisions and monitor U.S. and foreign tax law changes for business impactsConduct extensive tax research, develop well-supported positions, and prepare documentation for tax reviews and auditsSupport global transfer pricing, including intercompany agreements, documentation, and compliance with TP policiesPartner with strategic finance, accounting, treasury, legal, GTM, engineering, product, and operations teams to optimize tax positions across the businessLead global tax planning efforts, including modeling and projections, and support multi-jurisdictional local compliance and auditsManage external advisors, monitor deliverables, and maintain budget oversight to ensure cost-effective, high-quality outcomesDrive innovation and continuous improvementRequirementsAt least 8+ years of U.S. international tax and global advisory/compliance experience, ideally within blockchain, crypto, or high-growth environmentsDeep knowledge of U.S. international tax rules and related reporting requirements, with the ability to quickly interpret new guidance and apply it to novel business modelsStrong analytical and research capabilities; able to form well-supported tax positions and document them clearlyProven ability to operate independently, take ownership of complex workstreams, and make sound judgments in ambiguous situationsExceptional communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts for non-tax stakeholders and collaborate across diverse teamsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environmentExperience coordinating external tax advisors, managing deliverables, and overseeing budgetsHigh level of resilience, adaptability, and resourcefulness; comfortable in startup-like settings requiring process creation and continuous improvementBachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA preferred Preferred RequirementsBlockchain/crypto industry experienceExperience working in a startup or high-growth environment, comfortable with ambiguity and building new processesExperience managing multi-jurisdictional tax compliance and supporting global tax planningPrior tax audit/controversy experienceAbility to flex working hours to support global teams operating across time zonesEvidence of innovative thinking and driving transformation in a tax functionAll roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. 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.Commitment to Equal OpportunityChainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. 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