Avalara · 5 hours ago
Head of Strategic Communications
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$136K/yr - $225K/yr
12+ years expAvalara is redefining the relationship between tax and technology by leading the next generation of agentic tax and compliance automation. The Head of Strategic Communications is responsible for architecting and driving Avalara's most business-critical communications, shaping the AI narrative, enhancing the industry reputation, and managing real-time issues.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceFinancial ServicesSoftwareTax Preparation
Responsibilities
You will shape a cohesive narrative that advances our agentic AI positioning, long-term growth strategy, and overall market perception
You will translate complex topics into compelling stories and oversee the end-to-end development of communication plans, major announcements, and executive content
You will improve industry relations with accounting trade, managing analyst programs (IDC, Forrester, Aragon) in partnership with Product Marketing & Management
You will support corporate milestone including M&A and financial communications, ensuring aligned messaging, partner readiness, and disciplined coordination with Investor Relations and Finance
You will be a trusted counselor and rapid-response leader for sensitive or reputational matters
You will use AI-enabled tools and data insights to enhance message development, speed of delivery, and effectiveness, while benchmarking Avalara's reputation
You will collaborate across the entire organization and with global agency partners to ensure understanding, timing, and consistency across regions
Qualification
Required
12–15+ years of communications experience in global, matrixed organizations, spanning strategic comms, executive comms, issues management, and external partner engagement
Experience translating complex, technical, or regulated topics into compelling, human narratives
A track record advising and influencing senior executives with confidence and clarity
Experience leading industry relations, analyst relations, or reputation programs that shape external perception and lead shareholder value
Experience with financial communications, M&A workflows, and sensitive or regulated disclosure expectations
Crisis and issues management experience
Excellent project management skills
Global B2B SaaS and public company/technology industry experience required
You'll bring experience using AI and AI-related technologies, ready to thrive here
You'll apply AI every day to business challenges - improving efficiency, contributing solutions, and driving results for your team, our company, and our customers
You'll grow with AI by staying curious about new trends and best practices, and by sharing what you learn so others can benefit too
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Private medical
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Company
Avalara
Avalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (19)
2024 (34)
2023 (37)
2022 (39)
2021 (39)
2020 (26)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$841.01MKey Investors
BlackRockSusquehanna Growth EquityWarburg Pincus
2025-11-11Private Equity· $500M
2023-01-01Private Equity
2022-10-19Post Ipo Debt· $0.04M
Leadership Team
Scott McFarlane
CEO
Megan Higgins Knislis
SVP Global Partners
Recent News
2025-12-09
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