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Global Tax Lead

Lightning AI
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
Finance & Accounting
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MST strongly preferred
  • 8+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and in-house experience
  • Strong technical command of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax compliance, including consolidated return rules
  • Working knowledge of California combined reporting and multi-state apportionment, including separate-filing state exposure and addback rules
  • Demonstrated experience with ASC 740, tax provisions, deferred tax accounting, and effective tax rate analysis
  • Hands-on experience with M&A tax — purchase accounting, opening balance sheet, carryforward analysis, and post-merger integration
Nice to have
  • Prior experience at a high-growth AI, cloud, infrastructure, or other capex-intensive technology company
  • Exposure to GPU financing, vendor financing, or other complex capital structures
  • Experience supporting a first-year audit or significant compliance remediation
  • Multi-state intercompany pricing experience across a multi-entity U.S. group
  • Property tax experience in a capex-heavy environment, including data center, GPU, or equipment-intensive footprints
What the job really is

The Global Tax Lead at Lightning AI will be responsible for establishing and managing the corporate tax compliance function as the company grows. This includes overseeing income tax compliance, tax accounting, and risk management while collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate filings and scalable operations. The role requires building tax policies and procedures, managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and supporting M&A activities.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Meaningful Equity: RSUs that give employees a stake in the company's long-term success.
  • Retirement Savings: 401(k) matching (U.S.) and pension contributions (U.K.).
  • Flexible Time Off: Unlimited PTO, company holidays, and floating holidays to support work-life balance.
  • Company-Wide Winter Break: Two weeks of company closure each winter to disconnect and recharge.
  • Paid Parental & Family Leave: Paid leave to support you and your family through life's important moments.
Things to weigh
  • The role involves building the tax function from the ground up, which may require significant effort and adaptability.
  • The position is hybrid, requiring in-office presence two days a week, which may not suit all candidates.
  • The tax environment is described as complex and evolving, indicating a potentially challenging landscape.
  • No specific salary details beyond the range provided, which may vary based on experience and location.
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