MoonPay · 1 week ago
Head of Tax
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$210K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expMoonPay is a leading Web3 payments and crypto infrastructure platform focused on onboarding the world to the decentralized economy. They are seeking a Head of Tax to establish and scale their global tax function, managing the complex tax landscape of fintech and crypto while collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies.
CryptocurrencyDecentralized Finance (DeFi)Financial ServicesFinTechMobile Payments
Responsibilities
Build and lead MoonPay’s global tax strategy to support rapid growth across multiple jurisdictions, balancing compliance, optimization, and innovation
Drive tax-related initiatives, including structuring, reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ensuring world-class public company standards
Lead tax policy and interpretation for digital assets, payments, and related financial products; advise on new products and features to ensure tax compliance and efficiency
Oversee direct, indirect, and transaction-based taxes (including VAT, GST, withholding, and digital services taxes) across jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
Design and maintain robust intercompany transfer pricing policies to reflect our global operating model, addressing crypto and fiat flows
Advise on tax implications for international expansion and acquisitions
Monitor emerging global tax regulations, particularly in the crypto and fintech space, and proactively manage risks with regulators, tax authorities, and auditors
Lead a high-performing tax team capable of scaling with MoonPay’s growth trajectory
Partner closely with Compliance, Legal, Treasury, and Product to embed tax considerations into strategic and operational decision-making
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressive tax related experience, ideally combining multinational corporate tax leadership with Big Four advisory experience
Deep expertise in tax compliance, transfer pricing, international tax, indirect taxes, and digital assets tax (crypto, blockchain, fintech, or payments sector experience strongly preferred)
Demonstrated experience leading a tax team for a pre-IPO or public company, with hands-on involvement in IPO readiness and SEC reporting
Strong working knowledge of payments, financial services, and regulatory frameworks for crypto and blockchains
Proven ability to balance technical tax expertise with regulatory and commercial, product-driven decision-making
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of the organization
CPA or equivalent qualification required
Preferred
Advanced degree (LL.M. or JD in Taxation)
Benefits
Equity package: We believe financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
Pay for performance equity bonus: Those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
Twice a year, we award the Moonshot Award to 10 standout contributors across the company, each receiving a $250,000 equity grant in recognition of extraordinary performance and leadership.
Unlimited holidays: We give you the autonomy to choose when to work (and when to switch off)
Hybrid working schedule: Work fully remotely or your nearest Moonbase, the choice is yours
Private Healthcare benefits: To protect you and your loved ones
Enhanced parental leave: So you can spend more time with your loved ones without a second thought
Annual training budget: We support your training journey every step of the way
Home office setup allowance: Create the home office of your dreams
Remote working allowance: Those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
Monthly budget to spend on our products and zero fee crypto transactions: Cultivate your inner DEGEN
Employee referral programme: Great people know great people, refer them to receive 10K in USDC
Regular remote company offsites: Meet your colleagues regularly for high impact in person sessions and hackathons
Working in a disruptive and fast-growing company where excellence is rewarded
Company
MoonPay
MoonPay is a fintech company providing payment infrastructure for converting fiat currencies into cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Galaxy Digital
2025-03-20Debt Financing· $200M
2025-01-22Series Unknown· $29.25M
2025-01-18Debt Financing· $160M
Leadership Team
Ivan Soto-Wright
Co-Founder & CEO
Victor Faramond
Co-Founder & Chief Engineer
Recent News
2026-01-18
2026-01-16
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