Director, Tax

About SimpliSafe

We're a high-tech home security company that’s passionate about protecting the life you’ve built and our mission of keeping Every Home Secure. And we’ve created a culture here that cares just as deeply about the career you’re building. Ours is a no ego culture of collaboration and innovation where those seeking their next challenge can find big opportunities and make a huge impact on the lives of all those who we protect. We don’t just want you to work here. We want you to grow and thrive here.

We’re embracing a hybrid work model that enables our teams to split their time between office and home. Hybrid for us means we expect our teams to come together in our state-of-the-art office on two core days, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday - working together in person and choosing where they work for the remainder of the week. We all benefit from flexibility and get to use the best of both worlds to get our work done

Why are we hiring?

Well, we’re growing and thriving. So, we need smart, talented, and humble people who share our values to join us as we disrupt the home security space and relentlessly pursue our mission of keeping Every Home Secure.

About the Role

The Director of Tax is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing SimpliSafe’s global tax strategy, operations, and compliance. This leader will direct the development and execution of tax planning initiatives, ensure compliance with domestic and international tax laws, and safeguard the company’s tax position as the business continues to innovate and scale. The Tax Director will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Legal, Operations, and other cross-functional partners to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong strategic judgment, and the leadership capability to drive operational excellence, financial efficiency, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the global tax function, including strategy, planning, compliance, reporting, audit management, and risk mitigation
• Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions in accordance with ASC 740
• the accurate and timely preparation, review, and approval of global tax payments, corporate income tax returns, and related filings
• Oversee sales and use tax compliance, property tax, VAT, excise taxes, and other indirect tax obligations
• Lead tax audits and examinations for direct and indirect taxes
• Advise on the tax implications of business activities, new products, entity structures, and strategic initiatives
• Manage relationships with external tax advisors to supplement internal capabilities and ensure best-in-class support
• Oversee tax planning and projects, including transfer pricing, mergers and acquisitions, and tax-efficient financing strategies
• Proactively monitor evolving tax legislation and communicate potential impacts and opportunities to executive leadership
• Manage the processes for tax registrations and renewals working collaboratively with other internal compliance teams
• Drive automation and process improvement by leveraging technology to enable compliance and strategic tax insights
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across both direct and indirect tax functions
• Partner cross-functionally with Accounting, Treasury, Legal, FP&A, HR, and other business stakeholders to support operational and strategic alignment
• Present tax updates, risks, and planning strategies to executive leadership and, when required, the Audit Committee

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA and/or Master’s in Taxation strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive tax experience within Big 4, corporate tax departments, or a combination of both
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. federal and state tax regulations; international tax experience (specifically the UK) a plus
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate high- performing teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex tax concepts for diverse stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• A hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and detailed levels

What Values You’ll Share

• Customer Obsessed - Building deep empathy for our customers, putting them at the core of our work, and developing strong, long-term relationships with them.
• Aim High - Always challenging ourselves and others to raise the bar.
• No Ego - Maintaining a "no job too small" attitude, and an open, inclusive and humble style.
• One Team - Taking a highly collaborative approach to achieving success.
• Lift As We Climb - Investing in developing others and helping others around us succeed.
• Lean & Nimble - Working with agility and efficiency to experiment in an often ambiguous environment.

What We Offer

• A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
• A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families (For more information on our total rewards please click here)
• Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change.

The target annual base pay range for this role is $195,000 to $225,000

This target annual base pay range represents our good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role. We use a market-based compensation approach to set our target annual base pay ranges and make adjustments annually. We carefully tailor individual compensation packages, including base pay, taking into consideration employees’ job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and other relevant business factors.

Beyond base pay, we offer a Total Rewards package that may include participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits. More details can be found here.

We’re committed to fair and equitable pay practices, as well as pay transparency. We regularly review our programs to ensure they remain competitive and aligned with our values.

We wholeheartedly embrace and actively seek applications from all individuals, no matter how they identify. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we believe our work is enriched when we incorporate a multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We want everyone who works here to thrive and contribute to not only our mission of keeping every home secure, but also to making our workplace safe and supportive for others. If a reasonable accommodation may be needed to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of a position, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io..