Global Tax Lead

At Tilt, we see a side of people that traditional lenders miss. Our mobile-first products and machine learning-powered credit models look beyond credit scores, using over 250 real-time financial signals to recognize real potential. With millions of customers worldwide, we're not just changing how people access financial products — we're creating a new credit system that backs the working, whatever they're working toward.

Tilt is hiring an International Tax Lead to own tax across all of Tilt's markets, in the US and internationally, including each new country we enter. You will be Tilt's tax subject-matter expert: the person Finance, Legal, Compliance, People and Product come to with tax questions, and the person who spots tax issues before they become problems.
We work with external tax advisors for preparation and specialist advice. You will direct and review their work, decide where we need outside help, and make sure every filing and position is accurate, on time and defensible. You report to the Head of Accounting and work closely with the finance leads in each market.

Lead and review external advisors

• Manage Tilt's tax advisors in each country: scope the work, set calendars, review deliverables and hold firms to deadlines and budget

• Review federal, state, and foreign income tax returns, indirect tax filings and withholding filings before they are filed

• Evaluate advisor coverage and fees each year and recommend changes

Own global tax compliance and reporting

• Maintain one global tax calendar covering all entities and jurisdictions

• Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision (ASC 740), including foreign entities, uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances, and support the external audit

• Oversee US international reporting, such as Forms 5471 and 5472, and the GILTI (global intangible low-taxed income) and Subpart F calculations

• Oversee US state income, franchise and sales tax, and state business registrations and renewals

Cross-border and in-country tax

• Own transfer pricing policy and documentation for intercompany services, loans and charges, and work with Accounting to book intercompany charges correctly

• Manage withholding tax on cross-border payments, treaty eligibility and permanent establishment risk, including for remote employees and contractors

• Partner with local finance teams and advisors on in-country corporate income tax, VAT and GST (value-added and goods-and-services tax) and lending-specific tax rules in each country where Tilt operates

• Lead the tax workstream when Tilt enters a new country: entity and structure choices, registrations, advisor selection and the first year of filings

• Respond to tax notices, inquiries and audits in every jurisdiction

Advise the business

• Be the first call for tax questions from Finance, Legal, Compliance, People and Product

• Review new products, pricing, fees, market entries, acquisitions and entity changes for tax impact before launch

• Advise on equity compensation and payroll tax for a global workforce, working with People

• Track tax law changes in each market and explain what they mean for Tilt in plain language

Build the function

• Document tax processes and controls that meet audit standards

• Improve how tax data flows from NetSuite and other finance systems

• Look for planning opportunities that reduce Tilt's global tax cost within our risk appetite

• 8+ years of corporate tax experience, combining a Big 4 or national accounting firm with in-house work at a multinational company

• Hands-on experience with US international tax (GILTI, Subpart F, foreign tax credits, Forms 5471 and 5472) and transfer pricing

• Strong ASC 740 tax provision experience, including foreign entities

• A track record of managing and reviewing outside tax advisors across several countries

• Working knowledge of US federal and state tax, and the judgment to know when to bring in a specialist

• Ability to explain tax issues clearly to non-tax colleagues and leadership

• Comfort working independently as a team of one in a fast-paced company, across time zones

• Helpful but not required: experience with consumer lending, banking or fintech, including tax treatment of interest, fees and credit losses; tax experience in Latin American or Asian markets; experience integrating acquired foreign companies; experience with NetSuite
  

Don’t meet every qualification? We care about potential over your past. If you're bringing ambition and drive to what we're building, we want to hear from you.

• Virtual-first teamwork: The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You’ll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.

• Competitive pay: We're big on potential, and it's reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.

• Complete support: Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.

• Visibility is yours: You can count on direct exposure to our leadership team — we’re a team where good ideas travel quickly.

• Paid global onsites: Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We’ve visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)

• Impact is recognized: Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion timelines.

We're looking for people who chase excellence and impact. Those who stand behind their work, celebrating the wins and learning from the missteps equally. We foster an environment where every voice is valued and mutual respect is non-negotiable — brilliant jerks need not apply. We're in this together, working to expand access to fair credit and prove that people are incredible. When you join us, it's not just another day at the [virtual] office, you're helping millions of hardworking people reach better financial futures.

You’re pushing ahead in your career? We can get behind that. Join us in building the credit system that people deserve.