Kraken

Head of Tax

Kraken

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Develop and execute Kraken’s global tax strategy aligned with business objectives and international expansion
  • Provide strategic tax guidance on M&A, restructurings, new market entry, and cross-border operations
  • Monitor and interpret evolving tax legislation (e.g., OECD Pillar Two, BEPS, digital services taxes, sector-specific energy taxes) and assess business impact
  • Optimize the company’s global effective tax rate while ensuring compliance and appropriate substance
  • Own all global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, indirect tax (VAT/GST/sales tax), withholding tax, and local jurisdictional filings
  • Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740 / IAS 12), including documentation for uncertain tax positions
  • Ensure tax positions are accurately reflected under IFRS and local GAAP
  • Implement and maintain robust tax controls, processes, and documentation to meet internal and external audit requirements
  • Design and maintain compliant, arm’s length transfer pricing policies across global operations
  • Draft and manage intercompany agreements for IP licensing, cost sharing, and service arrangements
  • Address permanent establishment risk, CFC rules, treaty planning, and foreign tax credit optimization
  • Build scalable indirect tax compliance frameworks for global sales (B2B and B2C)
  • Implement and manage tax automation solutions (e.g., Avalara, Anrok, Vertex)
  • Manage indirect tax registrations, filings, audits, and exemption certificate processes
  • Navigate energy sector-specific taxes and environmental levies
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global tax team
  • Partner with Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and IT to align tax with business and operational strategy
  • Manage external advisors (Big 4 firms and local tax counsel) across multiple jurisdictions
  • Act as primary tax contact with auditors and global tax authorities
  • Implement tax technology solutions to streamline reporting and compliance
  • Collaborate with IT and Finance Ops on ERP integration and automation of tax workflows (e.g., NetSuite)
  • Improve tax data management, documentation, and reporting processes to support scaling operations

Requirements

  • ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, JD, or MST qualified
  • 15+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally with a blend of Big 4 and in-house roles at multinational, or technology software companies
  • Deep expertise in both direct and indirect tax, including transfer pricing, international structuring, and compliance
  • Strong knowledge of US, UK, and international tax laws and reporting requirements
  • Experience in public company tax environments
  • Skilled in communicating complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders
  • Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
ACAACCACPACTAJDMST