Director of Global Tax

At Webflow, our mission is to bring development superpowers to everyone. Webflow is the leading visual development platform for building powerful websites without writing code. By combining modern web development technologies into one platform, Webflow enables people to build websites visually, saving engineering time, while clean code seamlessly generates in the background. From independent designers and creative agencies to Fortune 500 companies, millions worldwide use Webflow to be more nimble, creative, and collaborative. It’s the web, made better. We’re looking for our Director of Global Tax  to work closely with cross-functional business partners and key external partners. This is a high-visibility role that will play a key part in helping scale the Company.

About the role 

• Location: US Remote or SF HQ

• Full-time

• Exempt

• Our cash compensation amount for this role ranges from $180,000 - $248,000 for most US locations and $200,000 - $275,000 for US locations with a higher cost of labor. All figures cited above are in $USD and pertain to workers located in the United States. Pay is based on several factors including market location, and may vary depending on job related experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills. 

• Reporting to our VP of Finance 

In this role, you’ll … 

• Manage US and International income tax returns, including federal, state, international and local country compliance

• Partner with our external tax firm to calculate/review our ASC740 annual income tax provision, with a goal to bring it in-house, and to prepare financial statement disclosures

• Own overall tax compliance, including registrations, required filings, and Avalara management for indirect tax process (both state and local, and indirect taxes in jurisdictions that impose tax on SaaS)

• Remain up to date with current income tax issues impacting Webflow, and proactively communicate impacts to business partners

• Draft technical memos as needed regarding applicable tax issues

• Own and advise on special projects, such as entity creation, global tax planning

• Responsible for ad-hoc tax filings and information requests, including but not limited to Franchise tax, Property tax, Gross Receipts tax, tax notices, and so forth

• Work with advisors on statutory tax audits and inquiries by both US and International governmental authorities, and partner with our auditors

• Maintain global transfer pricing policies and calculations

• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross functional business partners, including accounting, finance, legal, engineering, and outside tax advisors

About you 

You’ll thrive as our Director of Global Tax if you:

• Possess strong understanding of US tax laws

• Are a detail-oriented individual with a high sense of urgency and exceptional organizational skills

• Have prior experience at a high-growth company

• Thrive in a fast paced environment

• Are passionate about building from the ground up

• Have strong modeling & presentation skills

• Have experience working in public accounting and/or corporate tax departments

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Research shows that you may still be considered for a role if you meet just half of the requirements.

Our Core Behaviors:

• Obsess over customer experience. We deeply understand what we’re building and who we’re building for and serving. We define the leading edge of what’s possible in our industry and deliver the future for our customers.
• Move with heartfelt urgency. We have a healthy relationship with impatience, channeling it thoughtfully to show up better and faster for our customers and for each other. Time is the most limited thing we have, and we make the most of every moment.
• Say the hard thing with care. Our best work often comes from intelligent debate, critique, and even difficult conversations. We speak our minds and don’t sugarcoat things — and we do so with respect, maturity, and care.
• Make your mark. We seek out new and unique ways to create meaningful impact, and we champion the same from our colleagues. We work as a team to get the job done, and we go out of our way to celebrate and reward those going above and beyond for our customers and our teammates.

Benefits & wellness

• Equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company
• 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and dependents (US; full-time Canadian workers working 30 hours per week), as well as Health Savings Account/Health Reimbursement Account, dependent on insurance plan selection. Employees also have voluntary insurance options, such as life, disability, hospital protection, accident, and critical illness
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing caregivers, as well as an additional 6-8 weeks of pregnancy disability for birthing parents to be used before child bonding leave. Employees also have access to family planning care and reimbursement
• Flexible PTO with an mandatory annual minimum of 10 days paid time off, and sabbatical program
• Access to mental wellness coaching, therapy, and Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly stipends to support health and wellness, as well as smart work, and annual stipends to support professional growth
• Professional career coaching, internal learning & development programs
• 401k plan and financial wellness benefits, like CPA or financial advisor coverage
• Commuter benefits for in-office workers

Temporary employees are not eligible for paid holiday time off, accrued paid time off, paid leaves of absence, or company-sponsored perks.

Be you, with us

At Webflow, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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Please note:

To join Webflow, you'll need valid U.S. or Canadian work authorization depending on the country of employment.

If you are extended an offer, that offer may be contingent upon your successful completion of a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws. We may obtain one or more background screening reports about you, solely for employment purposes.

Salary : $180,000 - $248,000