The Head of Tax will oversee Kraken's global tax function, including planning, compliance, and risk management, while providing strategic tax guidance on M&A, and optimizing the global effective tax rate.
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We’re seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Head of Tax to lead Kraken’s global tax function. You’ll oversee tax planning, compliance, reporting, and risk management across all jurisdictions where we operate. This is a high-impact role requiring a balance of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be a key advisor to executive leadership on international expansion, transfer pricing, indirect tax compliance and M&A. You’ll also be responsible for building and mentoring a high-performing tax team and establishing scalable systems and processes to support Kraken’s continued global growth.
Strategic Tax Leadership
- Develop and execute Kraken’s global tax strategy aligned with business objectives and international expansion
- Provide strategic tax guidance on M&A, restructurings, new market entry, and cross-border operations
- Monitor and interpret evolving tax legislation (e.g., OECD Pillar Two, BEPS, digital services taxes, sector-specific energy taxes) and assess business impact
- Optimize the company’s global effective tax rate while ensuring compliance and appropriate substance
Tax Compliance & Reporting
- Own all global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, indirect tax (VAT/GST/sales tax), withholding tax, and local jurisdictional filings
- Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740 / IAS 12), including documentation for uncertain tax positions
- Ensure tax positions are accurately reflected under IFRS and local GAAP
- Implement and maintain robust tax controls, processes, and documentation to meet internal and external audit requirements
International Tax & Transfer Pricing
- Design and maintain compliant, arm’s length transfer pricing policies across global operations
- Draft and manage intercompany agreements for IP licensing, cost sharing, and service arrangements
- Address permanent establishment risk, CFC rules, treaty planning, and foreign tax credit optimization
- Oversee transfer pricing documentation
Indirect Tax & Digital Services Tax
- Build scalable indirect tax compliance frameworks for global sales (B2B and B2C)
- Implement and manage tax automation solutions (e.g., Avalara, Anrok, Vertex)
- Manage indirect tax registrations, filings, audits, and exemption certificate processes
- Navigate energy sector-specific taxes and environmental levies
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global tax team
- Partner with Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and IT to align tax with business and operational strategy
- Manage external advisors (Big 4 firms and local tax counsel) across multiple jurisdictions
- Act as primary tax contact with auditors and global tax authorities
Technology, Systems & Process Optimization
- Implement tax technology solutions to streamline reporting and compliance
- Collaborate with IT and Finance Ops on ERP integration and automation of tax workflows (e.g., NetSuite)
- Improve tax data management, documentation, and reporting processes to support scaling operations
What we're looking for
- ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, JD, or MST qualified
- 15+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally with a blend of Big 4 and in-house roles at multinational, or technology software companies
- Deep expertise in both direct and indirect tax, including transfer pricing, international structuring, and compliance
- Strong knowledge of US, UK, and international tax laws and reporting requirements
- Experience in public company tax environments
- Skilled in communicating complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills
- Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments
Nice to have
- Experience in digital services tax, and/or SaaS-specific tax models
- Background in international expansion into the U.S., EU, or APAC markets
- Experience managing cross-border M&A, equity compensation, and financing structures
- Familiarity with software revenue recognition, B2C/B2B sales tax compliance, and global nexus issues
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Kraken London, England Office
Winsley Street, UK House, London, United Kingdom, W1W 8HG
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