VP of Global Tax

As we scale our global footprint and transition through major corporate milestones, we are looking for a visionary, hands-on VP of Global Tax to lead our tax organization through its next chapter of hyper-growth, public-readiness, and digital transformation. The VP of Global Tax will be a strategic leader with multinational experience, ASC 740 expertise, and strong crossborder capabilities. Ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, executive level decisions. Ability to take a hands on approach while leading and developing a global tax team with direct involvement in critical deliverables. The VP will serve as the primary interface with external auditors, professional service providers, and tax authorities, effectively leveraging internal and external partners to deliver results with speed, rigor and integrity. You will own the entirety of ŌURA's tax strategy, compliance, reporting, and planning across domestic and international jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

Lead ŌURA's global tax strategy and design scalable tax structures; Direct strategy and compliance for global indirect taxes including VAT, GST, sales tax, and digital services taxes; Collaborate with Product, Supply Chain, Legal, FP&A, and Finance to evaluate tax impacts; Establish and maintain global transfer pricing policies, intercompany agreements, and compliance documentation; Manage external global tax advisors and lead tax audit requests and auditor relations; Track emerging global tax laws and present tax strategy to executive leadership and the Audit Committee; Partner cross-functionally on enterprise initiatives such as legal entity rationalization, restructurings, and systems implementations; Drive improvements in tax processes to simplify, automate, and improve speed and quality; Own the global tax provision process under US GAAP (ASC 740); Ensure robust Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR / SOX 404); Act as the primary interface for external auditors and regulators; Structure and manage international IP allocation and transfer pricing strategies; Assess tax implications of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures; Partner with Treasury to design cash repatriation strategies; Lead the defense of all tax audits globally

Requirements

20+ years of progressive tax leadership experience; At least 5 years in a high-growth technology (SaaS + Hardware) environment and multinational organization; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Deep expertise in U.S. federal, state, and international tax reporting, including tax accounting under US GAAP and ASC 740; Demonstrated success leading teams and managing complex cross border issues, audits and external service advisor relationships; Strong track record of partnering across functions and supporting executive leadership; Experience with financial reporting environments; Hands-on experience preparing a company to go public and building out SOX-compliant tax departments; Direct experience implementing or overseeing integrations of tax technologies

Nice to have

Big 4 public accounting experience; MST; JD; CPA

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity packages; Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources; An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family; 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off; Paid sick leave and parental leave