Kraken Digital Asset Exchange is hiring a
Web3 Director of Tax Information Reporting

Compensation: $84k - $90k *

Location: Remote

Director of Tax Information Reporting

Remote /
Accounting and Finance /
Remote Full-time

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As one of the largest and most trusted digital asset platforms globally, we are empowering people to experience the life-changing potential of crypto. Trusted by over 8 million consumer and pro traders, institutions, and authorities worldwide - our unique combination of products, services, and global expertise is helping tip the scales towards mass crypto adoption. But we’re only just getting started. We want to be pioneers in crypto and add value to the everyday lives of billions. Now is not the time to sit on the sidelines. Join us to bring crypto to the world.

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About the role:

The Head of Tax Information Reporting will be the subject matter expert (SME) for the Company’s global client tax reporting and withholding (e.g., Forms 1099, FATCA, CRS). In this role, you will participate in cross-functional projects with the Product, Engineering, Legal and Client Support as well as interacting regularly with other finance professionals. As new information reporting developments are highly anticipated in the US and OECD, you must be comfortable with both deep technical analysis of new legislation / administrative guidance and implementing processes for compliance

What you'll do

    • Develop internal processes and policies to ensure compliance with reporting of transactions across geographies, product and business lines in coordination with Product, Engineering and Finance
    • Draft client communications and support articles related to tax reporting
    • Advise on technical tax matters for US and non-US information reporting and withholding matters for product and service line launches, and ongoing transactions
    • Monitor trends & developments in US and foreign tax legislation and communicate impact on current and future business
    • Support initiatives related to system development and remediation activities to ensure regulatory compliance, process improvements and risk mitigation.

Who you are

    • 10+ years experience with Chapter 3, FATCA, CRS and other global information reporting and withholding regimes
    • Demonstrate extensive knowledge of tax information reporting rules across multiple jurisdictions
    • Familiarity with corporate tax law and US GAAP accounting principles
    • Strong analytical, financial and systems skills are required, with superior attention to detail
    • Detailed knowledge of processes used to fulfill IRS information reporting requirements and electronic filings, corrections, B-notices, calculation of basis and gains and losses.
    • Proven experience using data to inform decision making.
    • Strong project management skills.
    • Ability to work and communicate well with various levels of management
    • Tax examination and audit experience
    • Banking, financial institution or government experience preferred
    • Demonstrable interest in cryptocurrency/blockchain is a plus
We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. 

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Compensation: $84k - $90k *

Location: Remote

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