Senior US Tax Operations Manager

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is looking for a collaborative and adaptable individual to join our dynamic tax team.  This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual that enjoys learning, improving, and building processes in a dynamic, innovative environment.

The Senior Manager, US Tax Operations will be involved in all aspects of Ripple’s global operations to support US tax direct and indirect tax compliance, tax examinations, tax strategy and planning and tax accounting / provision.  You will advise on complex US tax issues, develop and implement solutions to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations, minimize tax risks, and optimize Ripple’s US tax position.  You are a free-thinker, motivated professional that can work independently as well as collaboratively with a cross-functional team and external partners at all levels.  You will play a vital role in recommending solutions and driving strategic-making processes.  Your organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment will be key as you navigate through dynamic challenges and frequently reassess and reorder priorities.

With a genuine curiosity about emerging payment technology and the blockchain industry, you will be at the forefront of innovation, fueling the expansion of our financial infrastructure and shaping the future of finance. Get ready to fuel your potential, hone your communication skills, and make a lasting impact as part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team at Ripple!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Partner with cross-functional groups within Ripple to ensure the US federal, multi-state, and local direct and indirect tax impacts of global business operations and tax needs are identified, considered and communicated. 
• Provide input on the US federal, multi-state, and local direct and indirect tax implications of new business initiatives, new products and services, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Advise on changes in US federal, multi-state, and local direct and indirect tax laws and their impacts on the business.   
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement within tax and finance and implement solutions to automate and streamline processes around Ripple’s US tax operations to be scalable and drive efficiencies while maintaining strong quality controls.
• Manage US federal, multi-state, and local direct and indirect tax compliance and reporting including all supporting calculations, forms, and information statements to ensure compliance tax regulations and guidelines as well as US GAAP tax accounting/provision requirements.
• Assistance with US federal and multi-state direct and indirect tax examinations including gathering information and assembling responses.
• Manage quarterly and annual forecasts of Ripple’s global operations for forecasting cash taxes and the Company’s global effective tax rate for income taxes under ASC 740.
• Manage external service providers in furtherance of the above.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING: 

• 7+ years tax experience. Experience in fintech, financial services tax, and crypto is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting.  
• Deep working knowledge of US and multi-state direct and indirect taxation including US tax impacts of international operations such as FDII, GILTI, Subpart F, FTCs, and BEAT.     
• Confident, highly motivated, self-starter, solutions-oriented, innovative, creative thinker, and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively and work independently.
• Investigates and corrects variances, identifies incomplete or inaccurate data, determines root causes, and partners on resolution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Excellent technical research skills.  
• Advanced Excel skills.
• A bonafide team player and a good sense of humor.

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
• Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

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