Tax Director

About Cirrascale

Cirrascale Cloud Services provides high-performance cloud infrastructure purpose-built for deep learning, generative AI, and large-scale AI inference workloads. We specialize in dedicated GPU cloud solutions tailored to the unique needs of startups, research labs, and enterprise AI teams. Our mission is to accelerate AI innovation by combining powerful hardware with white-glove service and flexible, custom-built environments.

About the role

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Tax to establish and lead the Company’s tax function in support of a rapidly growing neo cloud and digital infrastructure business. This newly created role will oversee all aspects of domestic and international tax compliance, planning, provision, and risk management across a multi-entity, multi-state operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Income Tax & Provision

• Lead the preparation and review of federal, state, and international income tax filings and related workpapers
• Oversee ASC 740 income tax provision process, including quarterly and annual tax accounting, deferred taxes, uncertain tax positions, and related disclosures
• Manage effective tax rate analysis, forecasting, and tax account reconciliations
• Coordinate and manage external tax advisors, compliance providers, and audit support activities

State & Local Tax (SALT)

• Oversee multi-state income/franchise tax compliance, nexus analysis, apportionment methodologies, and state registrations
• Evaluate sales/use tax implications related to cloud infrastructure, colocation, managed services, equipment leasing, and technology offerings
• Manage property tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including business personal property and data center-related filings
• Support audits, notices, voluntary disclosures, and state tax examinations

International Tax

• Support international expansion initiatives, including legal entity structuring, VAT/GST considerations, transfer pricing coordination, and foreign compliance requirements
• Partner with leadership and external advisors on cross-border tax planning and operational expansion into new jurisdictions
• Monitor global tax developments and assess operational and financial impacts to the business

Tax Planning & Credits

• Identify and optimize available federal, state, and local tax credits and incentives, including data center, energy, infrastructure, hiring, and investment-related programs
• Support tax-efficient structuring of contracts, financing arrangements, intercompany transactions, and capital investments
• Assist with R&D credit analyses and supporting documentation where applicable

Operational & Strategic Support

• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance on ERP implementation, systems integration, and process improvements impacting tax reporting and compliance
• Develop scalable tax processes, documentation standards, and internal controls appropriate for a high-growth environment
• Support lender reporting, audit requests, due diligence activities, and strategic transactions
• Provide practical and commercially focused guidance to executive leadership regarding tax risks, operational impacts, and planning opportunities
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, Procurement, Infrastructure, and Sales teams on tax-sensitive business initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MST preferred
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience, including public accounting and/or in-house corporate tax leadership
• Strong background in corporate income tax and ASC 740
• Deep SALT experience, including multi-state apportionment, nexus analysis, and indirect tax considerations
• Experience with international tax matters, including VAT/GST and cross-border operations
• Familiarity with tax credits and incentive programs relevant to technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, or data center industries
• Experience supporting high-growth, multi-entity organizations preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently while managing multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to balance technical precision with practical business judgment

Preferred Experience

• Data center, cloud infrastructure, SaaS, colocation, hardware leasing, or technology industry experience
• Experience with complex fixed asset environments and large-scale capital expenditures
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or comparable ERP systems
• Experience managing external tax advisors and cross-functional initiatives
• Experience supporting companies undergoing rapid operational scaling or international expansion

What Success Looks Like

• Builds and scales a proactive, business-oriented tax function aligned with Company growth
• Minimizes tax risk while identifying strategic planning and incentive opportunities
• Establishes strong compliance processes across domestic and international operations
• Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on operational and strategic tax matters
• Improves visibility, efficiency, and scalability across the tax lifecycle
• Creates strong cross-functional partnerships that support operational execution and long-term growth

Cirrascale Cloud Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Salary Range

The base salary range for the Tax Director is $190,000 to $220,000 USD. This pay range reflects the broad, minimum to maximum, pay range for this job for the location for which it has been posted. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Why Join Cirrascale?

Join a growing team that's pushing the boundaries of AI infrastructure. At Cirrascale, you’ll contribute to projects powering next-generation AI applications while working with top-tier hardware in a collaborative and innovative environment. From custom deployments to hands-on customer support, every role here plays a part in enabling breakthroughs in AI.

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