Tax Lead

About the role

This role focuses on ensuring Incode's adherence to tax regulations globally. The Tax Lead will be responsible for the timely and accurate filing of tax returns across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, while also preparing quarterly and annual tax provisions according to ASC 740. A key aspect of the position involves collaborating with the accounting team on deferred tax calculations and preparing income tax-related notes for financial statements.

The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams to integrate tax considerations into business operations and strategic initiatives. This includes providing strategic oversight for tax compliance and planning in EMEA and LATAM regions, working with external advisors, and presenting tax-related analysis to senior management. The role also involves managing uncertain tax positions and supporting tax audits.

Success in this position means developing and implementing tax strategies that optimize the company's global tax position while maintaining full compliance. It requires establishing and maintaining relationships with tax authorities and proactively addressing inquiries. The role demands a proactive approach to tax management, ensuring that all tax aspects are accurately reported and aligned with corporate policies.

The salary for this full-time senior remote role ranges from $82,000 to $138,000 USD annually.

Skills that matter here

• Tax strategy: This role requires developing and implementing strategies to optimize the company's global tax position while ensuring compliance.
• ASC 740: The Tax Lead will oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations.
• International tax: The position involves managing international tax compliance, with specific oversight for EMEA and LATAM regions.
• Communication skills: The role requires strong communication for cross-functional collaboration, executive reporting, and liaising with tax authorities and auditors.
• Leadership: This senior role involves providing strategic oversight and guidance for tax compliance across various regions.
• U.S. tax regulations: A strong knowledge of U.S. corporate tax regulations is required to ensure compliance for federal, state, and local tax returns.

Who this role suits

• A person with proven experience in corporate tax or public accounting, comfortable with a senior-level role.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, regularly partnering with finance, accounting, and legal teams.
• An individual with a strong analytical mindset, capable of managing complex tax provisions and financial reporting.
• A professional who can manage regulatory relationships and provide strategic oversight for international tax compliance.

From the employer

What You’ll Own & Drive

• Global Tax Compliance & Reporting: Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, maintaining compliance with applicable regulations across jurisdictions.
• Tax Provision & Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740, including deferred tax calculations in collaboration with the accounting team.
• Financial Statement Disclosures: Prepare and review income tax-related notes within financial statements, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Accounting, and Legal teams to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business operations and strategic initiatives.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare and present tax-related analysis, insights, and reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Regulatory Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with tax authorities, addressing inquiries and ensuring proactive compliance.
• EMEA Tax Oversight: Provide strategic oversight for tax compliance and planning across the EMEA region, working closely with external tax advisors to ensure alignment with local regulations and corporate policies.
• LATAM Tax Supervision: Oversee tax compliance and reporting activities in LATAM, providing guidance to ensure adherence to local tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement tax strategies to optimize the company’s global tax position while maintaining compliance.
• Uncertain Tax Positions: Manage and document uncertain tax positions (UTPs), ensuring proper evaluation, reporting, and risk management.
• Audit Support: Support tax audits and liaise with external auditors, providing documentation and resolving tax-related inquiries.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent certification is a plus).
• Proven experience in corporate tax, public accounting, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. corporate tax regulations and ASC 740 tax provision requirements.
• Experience managing international tax compliance, particularly across EMEA and LATAM regions.
• Hands-on experience with deferred tax calculations, tax reporting, and financial statement disclosures.
• Experience working with external tax advisors and auditors.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why Incode?

• Mission with Meaning: Shape how billions of people prove identity—safely, simply, and ethically.
• Rocket-Ship Growth: Join at an inflection point where your strategies will compound in value for years.
• Elite Team & Backing: Work a truly global with top engineers, designers, and investors who share your ambition to dominate a category.
• Ownership & Autonomy: Operate like a founder with the resources of a unicorn.
• Global Impact: Every program you launch will reverberate across industries and continents.

Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible Working Hours & Workplace
• Open Vacation Policy
• Equal Opportunities: Incode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.