Head of Tax - Via
New York City, NY
About the Job
Via is using technology to transform transportation around the world. From changing a single person's daily commute to reducing humanity's collective environmental footprint — we've got huge goals.
As Head of Tax, you will manage the tax planning, strategy and compliance for Via at the federal, state, local and international levels.
What You'll Do:
- Design and execute short and long-term tax strategies in support of Via's international expansion.
- Manage the global tax calendar and oversee preparation and filing of all federal, state, local, and international tax compliance obligations.
- For new domestic and international markets, identify tax compliance and reporting requirements and manage timely tax registrations.
- Manage Via's transfer pricing policy and maintain required transfer pricing documentation
- Manage external tax advisors to support key tax projects and initiatives, which include tax planning and compliance engagements, M&A tax due diligence projects, and consulting engagements surrounding tax audit support.
- Liaise with sales and pricing teams to identify and understand relevant tax considerations related to potential new customer contracts.
- Prepare the consolidated income tax provision for the US parent and foreign operations.
Who You Are:
- You have a minimum of 10 years of experience working at a top tier public accounting firm or multi-national in-house tax department with a Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Accounting, Tax or related field.
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is a big plus.
- Have familiarity with international tax laws, treaties, tax withholding and financing structures including experience researching tax laws and regulations.
- Strong executor; people think of you as someone who delivers. You get the job done, while keeping the big picture firmly in mind.
- Savvy communicator; you are comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds and intuitively find the right style to use in different situations
- Ability to distill complex analysis into clear and simple presentations. You are also comfortable verbally discussing your analysis and recommendations.
Compensation and Benefits
- Final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable
- Salary Range: $200,000-$275,000
- We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching.
We're Via, and we build technology that changes the way the world moves. We pioneered the TransitTech category to ensure that the future of transportation is shared, dynamic public mobility — the kind that reduces carbon emissions across congested cities, minimizes reliance on private cars, and provides everyone with accessible, efficient, and affordable ways of getting around.
We created the first end-to-end TransitTech solution for cities and transit agencies, offering world-class software, service design, and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves.
Via was founded with the guiding principle that we go further when we go together. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. All backgrounds, identities, and voices are welcomed and celebrated at Via.
Ready to join the ride?
Via is an equal opportunity employer.