Hybrid Head of Tax

at Kraken

• Job title: Head of Tax
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Head of Tax leading Kraken's global tax function, overseeing planning, compliance, and risk management in a technology-driven energy company.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Kraken’s global tax strategy aligned with business objectives and international expansion
• Provide strategic tax guidance on M&A, restructurings, new market entry, and cross-border operations
• Monitor and interpret evolving tax legislation (e.g., OECD Pillar Two, BEPS, digital services taxes, sector-specific energy taxes) and assess business impact
• Optimize the company’s global effective tax rate while ensuring compliance and appropriate substance
• Own all global tax compliance, including corporate income tax, indirect tax (VAT/GST/sales tax), withholding tax, and local jurisdictional filings
• Lead quarterly and annual tax provision processes (ASC 740 / IAS 12), including documentation for uncertain tax positions
• Ensure tax positions are accurately reflected under IFRS and local GAAP
• Implement and maintain robust tax controls, processes, and documentation to meet internal and external audit requirements
• Design and maintain compliant, arm’s length transfer pricing policies across global operations
• Draft and manage intercompany agreements for IP licensing, cost sharing, and service arrangements
• Address permanent establishment risk, CFC rules, treaty planning, and foreign tax credit optimization
• Build scalable indirect tax compliance frameworks for global sales (B2B and B2C)
• Implement and manage tax automation solutions (e.g., Avalara, Anrok, Vertex)
• Manage indirect tax registrations, filings, audits, and exemption certificate processes
• Navigate energy sector-specific taxes and environmental levies
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global tax team
• Partner with Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and IT to align tax with business and operational strategy
• Manage external advisors (Big 4 firms and local tax counsel) across multiple jurisdictions
• Act as primary tax contact with auditors and global tax authorities
• Implement tax technology solutions to streamline reporting and compliance
• Collaborate with IT and Finance Ops on ERP integration and automation of tax workflows (e.g., NetSuite)
• Improve tax data management, documentation, and reporting processes to support scaling operations

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CPA, CTA, JD, or MST qualified
• 15+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally with a blend of Big 4 and in-house roles at multinational, or technology software companies
• Deep expertise in both direct and indirect tax, including transfer pricing, international structuring, and compliance
• Strong knowledge of US, UK, and international tax laws and reporting requirements
• Experience in public company tax environments
• Skilled in communicating complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project delivery skills
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development