Head of Tax
Crypto Pro Network, New York, NY, United States
Hi, we’re MoonPay. We’re here to onboard the world to the decentralized economy.Why?Because crypto and blockchain aren’t just technologies—they’re tools for global financial empowerment. They give people control over their money, their digital assets, and their future, unlocking opportunities that traditional systems have kept out of reach.What we doAt MoonPay, we’re building the infrastructure that powers this new financial system. We make it easy for anyone, anywhere, to buy, sell, and trade crypto using everyday payment methods like cards, Apple Pay, PayPal, Revolut and Venmo. We provide simple tools to send, receive, and manage stablecoins, so anyone can participate in the crypto economy confidently.Trusted by nearly 30 million customers and over 500 companies, our secure, enterprise-grade platform is driving mainstream crypto adoption worldwide.We collaborate with innovative brands and projects to build secure, scalable solutions for a blockchain-powered future. And we’re committed to doing it right—fully licensed in the U.S. and regulated across the UK, EU, Canada, and Australia—because trust and compliance are non-negotiable.But we’re just getting started. We’ve launched a consumer app that makes crypto accessible, intuitive, and usable for everyone, and it’s growing fast. We’re iterating every day to make it the best it can be.If you believe financial freedom should be for everyone—if you believe in building a fairer, more open financial system,we want you with us. To build systems that benefit all, we need contributions from all, regardless of background.Comebuild the future of payments and the decentralized economy with MoonPay. Let’s make financial freedom and autonomy the new normal.About the Opportunity ✍️MoonPay is building the world’s leading Web3 payments and crypto infrastructure platform, trusted by millions of users and global enterprise partners. As we prepare for our next stage of growth, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Tax to establish and scale our global tax function. This role will be at the heart of managing the complex and evolving tax landscape of fintech and crypto — spanning digital assets, cross-border payments, indirect taxation, and regulatory reporting obligations. You will partner with leadership across Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Product to ensure our tax strategy not only keeps pace with innovation but also positions MoonPay for long-term success as a public company.
What you will do
Global Tax Strategy: Build and lead MoonPay’s global tax strategy to support rapid growth across multiple jurisdictions, balancing compliance, optimization, and innovation.
Growth: Drive tax-related initiatives, including structuring, reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ensuring world-class public company standards.
Crypto & Fintech Complexity: Lead tax policy and interpretation for digital assets, payments, and related financial products; advise on new products and features to ensure tax compliance and efficiency.
Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee direct, indirect, and transaction-based taxes (including VAT, GST, withholding, and digital services taxes) across jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Transactions: Design and maintain robust intercompany transfer pricing policies to reflect our global operating model, addressing crypto and fiat flows.
M&A & Strategic Growth: Advise on tax implications for international expansion and acquisitions.
Risk Management: Monitor emerging global tax regulations, particularly in the crypto and fintech space, and proactively manage risks with regulators, tax authorities, and auditors.
Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing tax team capable of scaling with MoonPay’s growth trajectory.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Treasury, and Product to embed tax considerations into strategic and operational decision-making.
About You
12+ years of progressive tax related experience, ideally combining multinational corporate tax leadership with Big Four advisory experience.
Deep expertise in tax compliance, transfer pricing, international tax, indirect taxes, and digital assets tax (crypto, blockchain, fintech, or payments sector experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience leading a tax team for a pre-IPO or public company, with hands‑on involvement in IPO readiness and SEC reporting.
Strong working knowledge of payments, financial services, and regulatory frameworks for crypto and blockchains.
Proven ability to balance technical tax expertise with regulatory and commercial, product-driven decision‑making.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of the organization.
CPA or equivalent qualification required; advanced degree (LL.M. or JD in Taxation) preferred.
$210,000 - $230,000 a year
We’re looking for people who live our core values, those who strive for excellence and want to leave a lasting legacy on the global financial system. Our values: B - Be Hungry L - Level Up O - Own It C - Crypto Curious K - Kaizen
What’s in it for you
Competitive salary package
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Moonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded
What’s it like to work at MoonPay? At MoonPay, you’ll work alongside driven, resourceful people who are passionate about excellence in everything they do. Kaizen is more than a saying here, it’s a mindset. We encourage you to think big, take risks, and push the boundaries of what’s possible, knowing you have the support of a team that wants to see you grow.
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What you will do
Global Tax Strategy: Build and lead MoonPay’s global tax strategy to support rapid growth across multiple jurisdictions, balancing compliance, optimization, and innovation.
Growth: Drive tax-related initiatives, including structuring, reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ensuring world-class public company standards.
Crypto & Fintech Complexity: Lead tax policy and interpretation for digital assets, payments, and related financial products; advise on new products and features to ensure tax compliance and efficiency.
Tax Compliance & Reporting: Oversee direct, indirect, and transaction-based taxes (including VAT, GST, withholding, and digital services taxes) across jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
Transfer Pricing & Cross-Border Transactions: Design and maintain robust intercompany transfer pricing policies to reflect our global operating model, addressing crypto and fiat flows.
M&A & Strategic Growth: Advise on tax implications for international expansion and acquisitions.
Risk Management: Monitor emerging global tax regulations, particularly in the crypto and fintech space, and proactively manage risks with regulators, tax authorities, and auditors.
Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing tax team capable of scaling with MoonPay’s growth trajectory.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Treasury, and Product to embed tax considerations into strategic and operational decision-making.
About You
12+ years of progressive tax related experience, ideally combining multinational corporate tax leadership with Big Four advisory experience.
Deep expertise in tax compliance, transfer pricing, international tax, indirect taxes, and digital assets tax (crypto, blockchain, fintech, or payments sector experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated experience leading a tax team for a pre-IPO or public company, with hands‑on involvement in IPO readiness and SEC reporting.
Strong working knowledge of payments, financial services, and regulatory frameworks for crypto and blockchains.
Proven ability to balance technical tax expertise with regulatory and commercial, product-driven decision‑making.
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of the organization.
CPA or equivalent qualification required; advanced degree (LL.M. or JD in Taxation) preferred.
$210,000 - $230,000 a year
We’re looking for people who live our core values, those who strive for excellence and want to leave a lasting legacy on the global financial system. Our values: B - Be Hungry L - Level Up O - Own It C - Crypto Curious K - Kaizen
What’s in it for you
Competitive salary package
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Moonshot award. We honor exceptional impact - 10 employees twice a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant.
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded
What’s it like to work at MoonPay? At MoonPay, you’ll work alongside driven, resourceful people who are passionate about excellence in everything they do. Kaizen is more than a saying here, it’s a mindset. We encourage you to think big, take risks, and push the boundaries of what’s possible, knowing you have the support of a team that wants to see you grow.
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