Senior Manager, Tax

Skills

About the Role

You will serve as the founding member of Figure's internal tax function, taking ownership of tax strategy, compliance, and provision infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will act as the primary liaison with external tax advisors while building internal processes that scale with the company's rapid growth. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal to assess the tax implications of new blockchain lending products, corporate structures, and digital asset transactions, making this an ideal role if you enjoy building something from the ground up at the intersection of blockchain technology and complex corporate taxation.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, combining Big 4 or top-tier public accounting with high-growth corporate tax environments
• Active CPA license preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740, US GAAP financial reporting, and corporate federal/state tax compliance
• Strong technical interest or direct experience in fintech, debt/lending instruments, digital assets, or blockchain-based financial products
• Proven ability to work with large, complex financial datasets and leverage technology to automate workflows
• A high-ownership mindset with a track record of driving projects from inception to completion as a self-starter
• Excellent communication and translation skills to articulate complex tax risks to non-tax stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Establish and own Figure's foundational tax function, building repeatable, scalable processes across all corporate tax pillars
• Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local corporate tax returns in partnership with external tax advisors
• Lead the review of the quarterly and annual income tax provisions (ASC 740), ensuring accurate documentation and financial statement disclosures
• Evaluate and analyze the tax implications of new business lines, blockchain-native loan products, and digital asset features
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Legal, and Finance teams to integrate tax planning into company initiatives
• Monitor and interpret evolving domestic tax laws regarding digital assets, crypto transactions, and financial technology
• Direct and coordinate all responses to federal and state tax audits, inquiries, and notices
• Design and implement internal tax controls and workflows built to withstand public company audit and SOX compliance standards
• Optimize and manage the company's intercompany agreements and sales/use tax obligations
• Manage the annual R&D tax credit study to ensure it is completed accurately and on time
• Review nexus positions across all active states to ensure ongoing state tax compliance obligations are identified and addressed
• Lead intercompany transfer pricing studies in coordination with external advisors
• Own all year-end information reporting obligations including Forms 1099 and 1098, partnering with Operations and Product

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and dependents on select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 11 observed holidays and PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement