Interim Head of Tax (16 Month Maternity Cover)

Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Interim Head of Tax to lead our global tax function with the support of 3 direct reports, during a 12-16 month maternity cover. This role requires a strategic tax leader with strong UK & US expertise. The Interim Head of Tax will oversee all global tax strategy, operations, compliance, reporting, advisory projects, and relationship management with tax authorities, auditors, and external advisers.

Key responsibilities

• Tax Leadership & Strategy / Risk - Lead and oversee the global tax function by setting strategic direction, advising senior leadership, strengthening governance and risk management (including SOX), and managing transfer pricing and international tax frameworks.
• Compliance & Reporting - Own global tax compliance, audits and tax authority relationships, while delivering accurate and timely US GAAP and local statutory tax reporting, approving all tax returns and payments and tax forecasting.
• Advisory / Projects - Provide tax advisory support on structuring, reorganisations, M&A and market expansion, assessing the tax impact of new initiatives and supporting acquisition integration, cross‑border financing and capital planning.
• Tax Resources - Lead and develop a high‑performing tax team while managing external advisers, tax resourcing and budget, and fostering strong cross‑functional collaboration across the organisation.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• ACA / CTA qualification, 12+ years post‑qualification experience (both in practice and in-house)
• Prior experience leading a listed global in‑house tax function (to include knowledge of the UK & US, Transfer Pricing, cross-border structuring & indirect taxes)
• Strategic thinker with strong technical grounding
• Excellent communicator with ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Pragmatic, hands‑on and solutions‑oriented
• Able to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment

IT WILL BE A BONUS IF YOU:

• Have experience in acquisition integration
• Implementation of country by country reporting (CBCR) and Pilar 2
• Deep and demonstratable knowledge of US General Tax

We enjoy an office-first culture and maximise opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career.

Global D&I Demographics

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