Head of Tax - Tech Company Shutdown Services

Our staffing agency represents a specialized financial services company that helps tech companies shut down. From state withdrawals to liquidations, they save founders thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours, and countless headaches when it comes to winding down their operations.

This 10-employee company, founded in 2023 and backed by $1.5M in funding, is seeking a Head of Tax to lead their tax operations and help startups with their most pressing tax challenges during the shutdown process. This in-office role is based in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

Solution

Our client has built a platform that:

• Specializes in tech company shutdowns and wind-downs
• Manages the complex tax requirements during business dissolution
• Handles state withdrawals and liquidations
• Streamlines the shutdown process for founders
• Saves startups significant time, money, and stress during closure

Role

• In-office position working 5 days per week in Dumbo, Brooklyn
• $175K to $275K base salary plus competitive equity
• 5-15 years of experience handling corporate tax returns and managing teams
• Active EA or CPA license required
• Experience working on corporate 1120 returns
• Ability to provide tax advice during complex wind-downs and acquisitions
• Degree in accounting or finance from a top school
• TN or H1-B transfer possible but unlikely to be necessary

Culture

• Fast-growing team focused on a specialized niche in financial services
• Collaborative environment working directly with founders and startup teams
• Results-oriented atmosphere requiring leadership and operational excellence
• Opportunity to build and develop tax processes from the ground up
• Mission-driven focus on helping entrepreneurs through challenging transitions

Official Job Description

As the Head of Tax, you'll play a crucial role in managing all corporate tax-related aspects of the shutdown process. This position will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and filing of all final federal and state tax returns, addressing tax-related questions and issues directly with clients, and managing the withdrawal of clients from foreign qualified states.

You will...

• Oversee the preparation and filing of all final federal and state tax returns
• Address tax-related questions and issues directly with clients
• Manage the withdrawal of clients from foreign qualified states
• Collaborate with the Customer Success Team and product team to build scalable processes
• Track metrics and improve overall efficiency
• Build and lead a team of tax preparers and bookkeepers
• Provide tax advice during complex wind-downs and acquisitions
• Work with clients, legal counsel, and internal teams to ensure clear and timely updates
• Develop systems to streamline tax processes and workflows in a high-volume environment

You...

• Have 5-15 years of experience handling corporate tax returns and managing teams
• Hold an active EA or CPA license
• Have multiple years of experience working on corporate 1120 returns
• Can provide tax advice during complex wind-downs and acquisitions
• Want to lead a team of tax preparers and bookkeepers
• Are interested in working with early-stage startups
• Hold a degree in accounting or finance from a top school
• Can communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Are committed to working in-person 5 days a week in Brooklyn
• Have a stable work history (avoiding job changes under 2 years)