Senior Director – Tax Operations

JOIN US IN BUILDING THE FUTURE OF FINANCE. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. ABOUT THE TEAM + ROLE We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.  The Income Tax team at Robinhood is responsible for leading our global corporate tax strategy, planning, and compliance as our business grows in complexity. We partner with accounting, legal, treasury, and engineering teams to manage our global tax structure and support Robinhood's international expansion. Our team oversees global tax planning, legal entity structures, and inter-company agreements. We focus on tax provision (ASC 740), compliance, transfer pricing, and structuring for international reporting. We are committed to maintaining tax compliance and technical standards across all our global operations! As the Senior Director of Income Tax, you will lead our global corporate income tax function and direct our international tax strategy. You will oversee a talented team of tax professionals, managing their growth and alignment with Robinhood’s strategic objectives. In this role, you will design and implement tax structures, manage inter-company agreements, and support our growing international operations. You will collaborate closely with key leaders within the org, and present key tax developments to executive leadership. Your work will directly shape our corporate tax framework and ensure our compliance during this exciting phase of international growth! This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, with in-person attendance expected 5 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.  WHAT YOU’LL DO * Direct and design Robinhood’s global tax planning and tax strategy, ensuring alignment with our expanding operations and business complexity. * Oversee and manage the international corporate tax lifecycle, including transfer pricing, inter-company agreements, legal entity maintenance, and global tax compliance. * Oversee all aspects of indirect tax strategy and compliance, including VAT, GST, sales tax, digital services taxes, and related international consumption tax matters across multiple jurisdictions.Provide guidance on tax matters for mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring activities, ensuring optimal integration of tax considerations into deal structures. * Oversee and provide guidance on all federal, state, and local income tax operation for various pass-through and fund structures * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing tax team, including managing managers and senior tax professionals across compliance, provision, and reporting. * Partner closely with product, accounting, legal, and treasury departments to evaluate the tax implications of new products, operational flows, legal entity structure, and international expansion initiatives to support tax-efficient business growth and ensure compliance with global tax requirements. * Direct the global income tax provision (ASC 740) and tax compliance, ensuring accurate reporting and strong internal controls. * Represent the tax department in discussions with executive leadership and external auditors on complex international tax and structuring matters. WHAT YOU BRING * At least 15+ years of corporate tax experience, with a heavy emphasis on international tax planning, strategy, and compliance within a multinational corporation or major public accounting firm. * Proven experience as a people leader, with a track record of hiring, mentoring, and scaling high-performing tax teams (including managing managers). * Deep expertise in international tax concepts, transfer pricing, inter-company agreements, legal entity structuring, and ASC 740 tax provisions. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex global tax structures and reporting requirements to executive leaders and board members. * A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent practical experience; a CPA, Master of Taxation, or JD/LLM is highly preferred. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them: * Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech. * Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly. * Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity. WHAT WE OFFER * Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career. * Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching. * Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents. * Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more. * Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits. * Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more! * Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits. Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process. Base Pay Range: Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC) $255,000—$300,000 USD Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL) $224,000—$264,000 USD Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL) $199,000—$234,000 USD Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity. If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application. Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.

What The Role Is: The Senior Director, Global Payroll and Equity Administration will lead worldwide payroll and equity strategy and operations across all countries where Coupang operates. Sitting at the intersection of operational excellence and product innovation, he/she will lead a global team, ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processes, serving as the functional "product owner" to partner with internal tech and engineering teams to build a world-class payroll and equity infrastructure to support Coupang’s global ambitions. What You’ll Do: * Strategic Payroll & Equity Architecture & Leadership: Design, build, and execute Coupang's global payroll and equity strategy. Shift the function from a reactive operations group to a proactive, tech-driven strategic partner, ensuring the infrastructure scales into a unified, customized global platform alongside Coupang’s global business objectives. * Payroll and Equity Operational Leadership: Lead the construction and scaling of the frameworks for end-to-end payroll processing and best-in-class equity administration (including stock options, RSUs, and performance-based awards) for all global Coupang entities. Partner with HR and Legal to design and implement modern global equity programs capable of supporting the company’s strategic goals. * Process Transformation & Optimization: Act as the primary change agent to identify systemic bottlenecks and completely re-engineer payroll and equity processes. Applying first-principles thinking to craft and design new payroll/equity systems and processes in order to optimize and establish forward looking KPIs that measure transformation rather than just steady-state maintenance. * Compliance & Risk Architecture: Design, build, and audit robust internal controls globally. Ensure multi-jurisdictional tax logic, labor compliance, and equity regulations are engineered directly into the DNA of our payroll/equity organization. * Vendor Strategy & Ecosystem Management: Rationalize, consolidate, and manage global relationships with existing external payroll and equity providers. Ensure partners are fully aligned with Coupang's technological requirements, driving maximum value and holding them to strict service level agreements (SLAs). * Team Leadership: Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global payroll and equity team. Actively cultivating a “builder” mindset across the organization, fostering a culture that balances rigorous operational accuracy with continuous innovation. * Data Architecture & Predictive Analytics: Build out the data infrastructure required to deliver regular, actionable insights, cost-trend analysis, and key transformation metrics to senior leadership in Finance, Legal, HR, and IT to align with broader corporate milestones. Who You Are: * Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. * Global Payroll and Equity Scale Expertise: 15+ years of progressive experience in payroll and equity administration, with a proven track record navigating highly complex, high-volume, multi-country environments across large-scale, publicly traded organizations. * Proprietary/Custom System Delivery: Proven experience acting as the functional owner or key strategic partner in building custom, proprietary, or deeply bespoke internal payroll/equity software from scratch, rather than simply managing off-the-shelf SaaS implementations. Act as the functional "product owner," bridging the gap between payroll/equity compliance and internal engineering/IT teams to design automated, highly scalable system architecture. * Geographic Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational and compliance expertise across multiple global geographies, with a strong emphasis on Asia-Pacific and North America markets. * Executive Stakeholder Influence: Elite communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to align and influence cross-functional executives and teams. * Language Proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English, with proficiency in a Korean a plus.