Tax Technology Manager

Tax Platform and Operations Manager

Kraken is hiring a manager to lead the operational backbone of our global tax function. The role sits within Tax reporting to the Head of Tax and is responsible for ensuring that our tax calculations, data flows, and reporting processes are accurate, scalable, and audit‑ready.

The Opportunity

You\’ll leverage advanced SQL/Python skills to operationalize complex U.S. international tax computations (FDII, GILTI, Subpart F), support crypto cost‑basis and financial product tracking, and manage end‑to‑end data mapping for OneSource Tax Provision. This is a hands‑on Tax Operations leader who ensures that the tax function runs with precision, reliability, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day and long-term operational mechanics of the corporate Tax Platform.
• Develop and operationalize repeatable calculations for FDII, GILTI, Subpart F, and other U.S. international tax and transfer‑pricing computations.
• Manage digital asset cost basis and inventory tracking, including derivatives and complex financial products.
• Maintain and improve the data pipelines and transformation logic that feed the Tax Provision process.
• Lead OneSource data mapping, data cleansing, and reconciliation workflows.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Data, and Product teams to ensure tax data integrity across all systems.
• Build SQL/Python automation that reduces manual effort, improves accuracy, and strengthens internal controls.
• Serve as the go-to operations expert for tax data issues, system flows, and reconciliation anomalies.
• Manage cross‑functional execution for quarter‑end and year‑end tax processes.
• Establish controls, documentation, and repeatable processes to support audit and regulatory readiness.
• Provide mentorship to analysts and foster a culture of operational rigor within the tax team.

Required Skills

• 5+ years in corporate tax operations, tax provision, or international tax analytics.
• Working knowledge of FDII, GILTI, and Subpart F.
• Advanced SQL and Python, especially for reconciliation, data transformation, and computational modeling.
• Experience supporting or operating a corporate tax provision process.
• Familiarity with digital asset cost-basis issues, inventory methods, and financial product tax implications.
• Hands‑on experience with OneSource Tax Provision (data mapping, imports, validations).
• Ability to translate tax rules into operational logic and scalable processes.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and comfort working in a fast‑moving environment.
• Attention to detail that balances accuracy with timely execution.

Nice to Have

• Experience with crypto exchanges or digital asset financial reporting.
• Understanding of blockchain data structures (conceptual level).
• Prior involvement in process redesign, systems implementation, or tax workflow automation.
• Experience managing small teams or leading operational pods.

About Kraken

Kraken is a mission‑focused company rooted in crypto values. We accelerate global adoption of crypto, promote financial freedom, and support industry‑leading security and education through products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures. As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages.

Equal Opportunity

Kraken is an equal‑opportunity employer. We don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We hire strictly based on merit and encourage you to apply even if you don’t fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you’re passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.

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