Director of Taxes

Job Description

Job Description

System1 (NYSE: SST) is an omnichannel customer acquisition marketing platform powered by AI and machine learning. Our proprietary Responsive Acquisition Marketing Platform (RAMP) uses data science and real-time bidding to match high-intent consumers with advertisers at scale. We operate a portfolio of consumer-facing brands across search, shopping, and travel — including Startpage, MapQuest, and CouponFollow — and build the apps, search engines, and online publications that power them.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will play a critical role in our Tax Department.

What You’ll Do:

• Reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Tax.

• Leads the preparation and review of quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions, tax footnotes, and related SEC financial statement disclosures prepared in-house.

• Oversee the preparation and review of corporate federal and multi-state income and franchise tax returns prepared internally, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.

• Manages the preparation and review of outsourced federal and state partnership tax returns, including coordination with external tax advisors.

• Oversees partnership tax distribution calculations and related compliance requirements.

• Maintains tax department filing calendar and ensure all tax returns, extensions and estimated payments are made in a timely manner.

• Oversees U.S. sales and use tax, VAT, and other indirect tax compliance, including coordination with external service providers where applicable. 

• Manages federal, state, local, and international tax audits, serving as the primary point of contact with taxing authorities and external advisors. 

• Partners closely with business unit leaders, CFOs, controllers, accounting, and finance teams to obtain information necessary for tax compliance, reporting, and planning. 

• Assists with domestic and international tax planning initiatives, evaluating tax-efficient strategies and business transactions. 

• Performs technical tax research, prepares memoranda supporting tax positions, and leads special tax projects as assigned. 

• Supervises, mentors, and develops tax staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. 

• Monitors proposed and enacted federal, state, local, and international tax legislation and accounting developments, evaluates their impact on the Company, and recommends appropriate actions. 

• Identifies opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.

• Supports mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic transactions by providing tax due diligence and structuring assistance, as needed.

• Monitor current and proposed federal, state and local and international tax developments to determine impact on the company.

 

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 8+ years full-time experience, preferably in a large public accounting firm and/or similar experience with a publicly traded company.

• Knowledge of corporate and partnership taxation as well as ASC 740 and FIN 48.

• Highly motivated, detail-oriented person.

• Ability to operate beyond standard scope of responsibility.

• Possess strong decision-making skills and be able to operate independently.

• Highly organized and adept at prioritizing multiple tasks.

• Strong project management skills. Must be able to take a project from initiation to completion.

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

• Undergraduate Accounting Degree required.

• CPA/Masters in Taxation Degree preferred.

What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive salary + bonus + equity
• Generous PTO + 11 company holidays
• Open sick time
• 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
• 401k with match
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Account 
• Paid professional development
• Leadership & growth opportunities
• Virtual company and team building events

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $178,000 - $210,000+ bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

 

System1’s headquarters is located in Marina del Rey, CA with an additional office in Bellevue, WA.

Employees near office locations are returning to the office.

 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

 

System1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.