Corporate Tax Director
In 2012, Lambda started with a crew of AI engineers publishing research at top machine-learning conferences. We began as an AI company built by AI engineers. That hasn't changed. Today, we're on a mission to be the world's top AI computing platform. We equip engineers with the tools to deploy AI that is fast, secure, affordable, and built to scale. Whether they need powerhouse GPU hardware on-site or the flexibility of cloud-based solutions, we've got the horsepower to make it happen. Lambda’s AI Cloud has been adopted by the world’s leading companies and research institutions including Anyscale, Rakuten, The AI Institute, and multiple enterprises with over a trillion dollars of market capitalization. Our goal is to make computation as effortless and ubiquitous as electricity.
If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.
Note: This position requires presence in one of our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize the company's tax liability while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- Oversee the preparation and filing of all corporate tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and government agencies
- Provide guidance and support to internal teams on tax implications of business decisions and transactions
- Stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations, and assess their impact on the company
- Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, providing guidance and fostering their professional development
- Collaborate with finance, legal, and other departments to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions
- Participate in strategic financial planning and provide insights on tax implications of potential business opportunities
You
- Have received a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or advanced degree (e.g., MST, LLM) preferred
- Demonstrate proven experience in corporate tax, with a minimum of 7-10 years in a leadership role
- Have in-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Have demonstrated leadership and people management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent
- Are able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Have exceptional accounting, analytical and research skills
- Have 3-5+ years of related experience in public accounting or in the internal tax department of a US multi-state corporation
- Demonstrate strong project management skills, including working on multiple projects concurrently
- Possess practical knowledge of indirect tax compliance and planning for international regions
Nice to Have
- A knowledge of Sales Tax compliance and Accounts Payable processes preferred
- Preference for someone with VAT experience
- VAT accountant provides basic VAT related advice and support to finance operations and sales teams for each European country; advise on VAT implications of new business activities such as new customer or supplier programs
- Experience in the machine learning or computer hardware industry
Salary Range Information
Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $200,000-$235,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
About Lambda
- We offer generous cash & equity compensation
- Investors include US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB
- We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability
- Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
- We have a wildly talented team of 350+, and growing fast
- Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles
- 401k Plan with 2% company match
- Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use
A Final Note:
You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
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