Senior Manager, Tax

Skills

About the Role

Serve as the founding member of Figure's internal tax function, owning tax strategy, compliance, and provision infrastructure while partnering with external advisors and cross-functional teams on blockchain lending products, corporate structures, and digital asset transactions.

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 knowledge of ASC 740, US GAAP financial reporting, and federal and state corporate tax compliance.
• Technical interest or experience in fintech, debt/lending instruments, digital assets, or blockchain-based financial products.
• Ability to work with complex financial datasets and automate workflows with technology.
• High-ownership mindset and demonstrated ability to drive projects from inception to completion.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex tax risks to non-tax stakeholders, leadership, and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Establish and own Figure's foundational tax function and scalable processes across corporate tax pillars.
• Manage federal, state, and local corporate tax return preparation and filing with external tax advisors.
• Lead quarterly and annual income tax provisions under ASC 740, including documentation and disclosures.
• Evaluate tax implications of business lines, blockchain-native loan products, and digital asset features.
• Collaborate with Product, Legal, and Finance to integrate tax planning into company initiatives.
• Monitor domestic tax laws regarding digital assets, crypto transactions, and financial technology.
• Coordinate responses to federal and state tax audits, inquiries, and notices.
• Design internal tax controls and workflows meeting public company audit and SOX standards.
• Manage intercompany agreements and sales/use tax obligations.
• Manage the annual R&D tax credit study.
• Review nexus positions across active states.
• Lead intercompany transfer pricing studies with external advisors.
• Own year-end information reporting, including Forms 1099 and 1098.

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.
• 25% annual bonus target paid quarterly.
• Company equity in the form of RSUs.