Employee Compensation and Benefits Tax Lead

Who we areAbout StripeStripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.About The TeamOur tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure, as our international business scales and expands into new markets. We are looking for a well-rounded and seasoned tax professional to help us lead this effort.What you’ll doReporting into the Tax Counsel function, the Employee Compensation and Benefits Tax Lead will serve as a deep subject matter expert on the tax and regulatory complexities of employee benefits, executive compensation, and global equity programs. This role will play a critical role in structuring tax-efficient compensation arrangements and ensuring rigorous compliance across domestic and international jurisdictions.ResponsibilitiesAdvise on all aspects of employee benefits and compensation tax issues that arise both in the context of transactional matters as well as day-to-day operationsServe as a trusted in-house advisor to Tax, Finance, Legal, Equity and People partners on U.S. and cross-border tax matters related to equity and cash incentive compensation plans, including Section 409A, restricted stock units, stock options, and deferred compensation programsProvide tax advisory support on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings - evaluate and manage the impacts on compensation and equity programs and employee taxationPerform analysis to develop and document tax positions related to corporate transactions and equity and compensation initiatives undertaken by the companyAct as a cross-functional resource for internal stakeholders navigating tax questions relating to employee compensation and benefits matters, and support project implementation that is compliant with US and foreign tax and regulatory requirementsDevelop and implement policies and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance of employee compensation and benefits plans with relevant US domestic and foreign tax requirementsProvide tax technical support for external audits related to equity and compensationCollaborate with external advisors globally to evaluate equity and compensation tax impacts of corporate transactions and company initiativesSupport compensation-related corporate governance matters and disclosures (including the executive compensation rules and disclosure requirements)Who you areWe're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.Minimum Requirements6-10 years of equity, compensation, and benefits tax experience, including law firm experience (Big Law tax group or Big 4 tax practice)JD requiredDeep technical expertise with US federal and international tax rules governing executive compensation and benefits, and employment taxesExperience with M&A, including equity and compensation tax due diligence, integration workstreams, and reviewing relevant provisions in legal transaction documentsExceptional communication skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex tax issues into actionable guidance for internal stakeholdersStrong analytical and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workPreferred QualificationsCPA, LLM in taxationExperience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environmentIndustry experience at a multinational organization; experience working in technology, payments, or financial servicesExperience using AI technologies, and familiar with building AI agents to automate finance functions and/or workflowsIn-office expectationsOffice-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.Pay and benefitsThe annual US base salary range for this role is $225,600 - $338,400. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.