Ascension Search Partners · 2 days ago
Head of Indirect Tax
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expAscension Search Partners is partnering with a top fintech/SaaS platform to hire a Head of Indirect Tax. This role involves owning U.S. SALT end-to-end and modernizing systems and controls across a complex digital business.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Bill Wagner
Responsibilities
SALT strategy and governance across sales & use, state income, city, and property
Audit management (state/local) and proactive controversy resolution
Systems & automation (enterprise tax engines; exemption management)
Quarterly/annual provisions & reserves (ASC 740/450)
Cross-functional partnership on product taxability, go-to-market, and future launches
Qualification
Required
12–15+ years SALT with leadership in high‑scale tech/digital services
Audit defense track record and a controls/automation mindset
Experience with enterprise tax engines (e.g., Vertex)
Preferred
CPA/JD/MST preferred
Exceptional cross‑functional communication
Benefits
Strong base
~25–30% bonus
Meaningful annual equity
Sign‑on available for exceptional profiles
Company
Ascension Search Partners
Women-founded and owned, with over 90 years of combined recruitment experience, we know what it takes to deliver the right talent.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Bill Wagner
Partner, Tax Recruiting Practice
Elaine Beagle
Founding Partner - Executive Recruiter for Accounting, Finance, Tax, Audit and Treasury
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