Director, Tax
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Lyft seeks a strategic Director of Tax to join its Global Tax Team, where you will lead income tax planning and optimize the company’s global tax position through enterprise-wide strategies. You will advise cross-functional teams like product, engineering, legal, and finance on complex tax issues, manage intercompany transactions for compliance and efficiency, and oversee quarterly and annual tax provisions under ASC 740. Responsibilities include leading a team of tax professionals, developing sophisticated tax models, and communicating tax risks to senior leadership. Ideal candidates have over 12 years of corporate income tax experience with expertise in US international tax and transfer pricing, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite, and strong communication skills. Experience in technology businesses and combined Big 4 or law firm backgrounds are preferred.
Skills
What you'll do
- Define and lead comprehensive US international and global tax strategies to minimize liabilities and optimize cash flow.
- Serve as senior advisor on intercompany transactions, ensuring compliance and efficiency in cross-border arrangements.
- Lead research and provide authoritative analysis on complex US international tax matters, including Pillar II and GILTI.
- Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process under ASC 740 for US international tax.
- Oversee quantification and management of tax reserves in compliance with ASC 450.
- Build and manage relationships with third-party service providers to ensure all tax requirements are met.
- Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering excellence and collaboration.
What we're looking for
- 12+ years of corporate income tax experience in multinational corporations with EMEA/APAC operations
- Deep expertise in US international tax and transfer pricing principles for technology businesses
- Proven track record developing tax forecasts and building sophisticated tax models
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 and ASC 450
- Ability to cultivate executive-level relationships and communicate complex tax matters clearly
- Exceptional project management skills with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation preferred
Market check
Salary context
How this pay compares to similar roles
This role pays less than 59% of similar roles. Most pay $186,625–$258,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $216k versus about $223k for comparable roles.
Based on 238 similar postings.
Employer
About Lyft
Lyft is a transportation network company offering ride-hailing services across the US and Canada.
Lyft currently has 31 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $148,000–$185,000 across 31 roles with salary data.
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