Associate Director of Tax Accounting

Overview

In this role you lead Deel’s tax accounting and reporting to support growth and IPO readiness. You bridge global tax strategy and execution, ensuring accurate disclosures and SOX-aligned controls in financial statements and the S-1. You collaborate with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to operationalize tax strategies across multiple jurisdictions. You drive high-quality tax reporting and continuous improvements in controls and processes.

Pay / Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities
• Optional flexible office membership
• Additional country-based perks
• Competitive pay
• Health benefits (in scope with country)
• Career growth in a fast-growing SaaS company

Responsibilities

• Own and ensure accuracy of tax disclosures for financial reports, including S-1 filing
• Translate high-level tax strategy into compliant financial reporting
• Manage tax provisions, ETR calculations, and related ASC 740 / IAS 12 disclosures
• Oversee global income tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure accuracy of indirect tax reporting (VAT, GST, Withholding Tax)
• Maintain reconciliations of tax accounts and deferred tax positions
• Lead design and operation of SOX-compliant tax accounting controls
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and internal audit to document and test control frameworks
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators to align on issues and resolutions
• Monitor tax law changes and assess impacts on IPO reporting and long-term positions

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (or equivalent such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA) strongly preferred; MBA or JD a plus
• 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in multinational settings and/or Big4
• Proven experience in tax accounting for public companies or IPO processes
• Deep expertise in ASC 740 / IAS 12 and tax provisions
• Strong understanding of US GAAP or IFRS across jurisdictions
• Experience establishing and operating SOX-aligned processes and controls
• Exceptional communicator able to translate complex tax concepts for diverse teams
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced, global environment
• Advanced Excel and ERP/tax software skills; familiarity with OneSource, GoSystem, SAP or similar

• Exceptional communication
• Strong analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• ASC 740 / IAS 12
• Tax provisions and ETR calculations
• SOX controls and internal controls over tax accounting

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