At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft is looking for a seasoned and strategic Director of Tax to join our Global Tax Team! As a Director of Tax, you will lead and shape the income tax planning function, driving enterprise-wide strategies to optimize our global tax position. You will serve as a key leader and advisor across cross-functional business teams — including product, engineering, legal, accounting, and broader finance — surfacing tax issues, solving complex problems, and delivering actionable solutions while owning critical responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead comprehensive US international and global tax strategies aligned with business objectives, minimizing liabilities and optimizing cash flow — including advising on M&A, new market entry, and structuring of global investments
- Serve as the senior advisor on intercompany transactions, ensuring US and international compliance and tax efficiency in cross-border arrangements, including ownership of global transfer pricing policies and strategy
- Lead research and provide authoritative analysis on complex US international tax matters, including Pillar II, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and inbound and outbound transactions
- Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process as the senior subject matter expert for US international tax under ASC 740
- Oversee the quantification and management of tax reserves in compliance with ASC 450
- Build and manage relationships with third-party service providers, and serve as a strategic partner to Lyft's finance, accounting, product, engineering, HR, and legal teams to ensure all tax requirements are met
- Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, development, and collaboration
- Anticipate and adapt to shifting regulatory landscapes and business priorities; proactively identify and communicate tax risk and opportunity to senior leadership
- Monitor and assess tax law changes impacting Lyft's business, analyzing legislation, leading scenario modeling, and translating complex tax matters into clear guidance for executive stakeholders
Experience
- 12+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, with a strong focus on tax planning for multinational corporations with operations in EMEA and APAC
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing tax professionals and cross-functional initiatives at scale
- Deep expertise in US international tax and transfer pricing principles and their application to technology businesses
- Proven track record developing tax forecasts and building sophisticated tax models to support strategic decision-making
- Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 and ASC 450
- Established ability to cultivate executive-level relationships and communicate complex tax matters clearly to all levels of the organization
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Demonstrated ability to balance individual ownership and accountability with broad cross-functional collaboration
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex tax topics for non-tax business partners
- Strong attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite; experience with accounting systems are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation
- Combined Big 4 or law firm and technology industry experience
- Accounting system experience (Oracle or similar ERP)
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $192,000 - $240,000. In addition to the base pay, this role is eligible for competitive equity awards, bonuses, and benefits. You can read more about Lyft’s employee benefits here. [https://www.lyft.com/careers/life-at-lyft]
Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
