Squarespace is seeking an experienced & highly motivated professional to serve as its Senior Director of Tax. You will report directly to our Chief Financial Officer & will guide our global tax structure including tax provision, tax planning & tax compliance. You will play a key role in strategic financial initiatives & lead the global tax team. You will be based out of our New York City headquarters.

You'll Get To

• Lead GAAP tax provision, tax reserves & related disclosures. Lead compliance (US Federal, US State & International), accounting for income taxes, technical research, process improvement, & internal controls
• Ensure compliance with US & international tax laws & regulations
• Create & execute a comprehensive tax strategy, assessing the tax impact of strategic initiatives, & driving tax decision-making
• Build the process & infrastructure that allows us to simulate global tax scenarios in real-time. You will be empowered to replace manual work with intelligent workflows, allowing your team to focus on high-value strategic planning rather than data manipulation
• Partner with our Legal team in the U.S. & Ireland on a range of tax & and commercial matters
• Work cross functionally with various stakeholders including Accounting, Treasury, Legal, HR, & Marketing
• Lead, develop, & mentor team a team of tax professionals

Who We're Looking For

• 15+ years of professional experience in Tax with at least 5 years in a senior role with demonstrated experience managing a global tax function
• Experience with tax accounting for valuation allowances, treatment of stock compensation, international tax structure & cost sharing structures
• CPA license required, Masters in Tax preferred
• Deep technical expertise with demonstrated experience resolving complex tax issues
• Ability to quickly understand & integrate business objectives with tax strategies, & effectively communicate tax requirements to executive leadership 

Benefits & Perks

• A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums including medical, dental, & vision
• Supplemental Life & Disability Insurance plans
• Fertility & adoption benefits
• Headspace mindfulness app subscription
• Global Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement benefits with employer match
• Flexible paid time off
• 12 weeks paid parental leave & family care leave
• Pretax commuter benefit
• Education reimbursement
• Employee donation match to community organizations
• 8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Dog-friendly workplace
• Free lunch & snacks
• Private rooftop
• Hack week twice per year

Cash Compensation Range: $228,500 - $320,000 USD

The base salary for this position will vary based on job-related criteria including relevant skills, experience, & location, among other factors.

In addition to the cash compensation above (which includes base salary and, where applicable for eligible roles, may include overtime pay), Squarespace employees are eligible to be granted an option to purchase our common stock. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive structure in addition to base salary.

About Squarespace

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands & businesses online. We empower millions of customers in more than 200 countries & territories with all the tools they need to create an online presence, build an audience, monetize, & scale their business. Our suite of products range from websites, domains, ecommerce, & marketing tools, as well as tools for scheduling with Acuity & creating & managing social media presence with Bio Sites & Unfold. Our team of more than 1,700 is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, & Aveiro, Portugal. For more information about our company, visit https://www.squarespace.com/about/careers.

Our Commitment

Today, more than a million people around the globe use Squarespace to share different perspectives & experiences with the world. Not only do we embrace & celebrate the diversity of our customers, but we also work toward the same in our employees. At Squarespace, we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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