Director of Global Tax Strategy

Attentive® is the AI marketing platform for 1:1 personalization redefining the way brands and people connect. We’re the only marketing platform that combines powerful technology with human expertise to build authentic customer relationships. By unifying SMS, RCS, email, and push notifications, our AI-powered personalization engine delivers bespoke experiences that drive performance, revenue, and loyalty through real-time behavioral insights. Recognized as the #1 provider in SMS Marketing by G2, Attentive partners with more than 8,000 customers across 70+ industries. Leading global brands like Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, and Carter’s work with us to enable billions of interactions that power tens of billions in revenue for our customers. With a distributed global workforce and employee hubs in New York City, San Francisco, London, and Sydney, Attentive’s team has been consistently recognized for its performance and culture. We’re proud to be included in Deloitte’s Fast 500 (four years running!), LinkedIn’s Top Startups , Forbes’ Cloud 100 (five years running!), Inc.’s Best Workplaces , and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index ! About the Role As Director of Global Tax Strategy, you’ll define and lead Attentive’s tax strategy through rapid global expansion and IPO readiness. You’ll have broad ownership of income indirect tax, transfer pricing, tax accounting (ASC 740) and advisory to the executive team - partnering closely with Finance, Legal, and Product to drive sustainable growth and tax efficiency. This role reports into the Controller with direct access to the CFO and broader leadership. What You’ll Accomplish Maintain our global tax structure and liaison with external consultants and internal stakeholders for international expansion. Lead the maintenance and optimization of global transfer pricing policies, including documentation, intercompany agreements, and benchmarking studies. Manage global indirect tax obligations (VAT, GST, and Sales Tax). Ensure completeness and accuracy of tax compliance and reporting for U.S. federal, state, local, and GAAP requirements by maintaining current knowledge of laws, regulations, accounting, and reporting standards, while advising management on essential considerations and needed actions. Act as a strategic partner to assess the tax implications of business initiatives, such as new product offerings and market entries. Drive tax initiatives that enable new business models and revenue streams, including product bundling, partnerships, and emerging tax issues. Oversee the preparation and review of income tax returns (federal, state, and international), ensuring accuracy and compliance. Manage the tax provision process and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASC 740). Partner with management to establish and implement Attentive’s short and long-term tax strategies. Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax processes. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance tax efficiency and accuracy. Lead all tax-related audits and inquiries from global tax authorities. Proactively identify and mitigate tax risks associated with a high-growth environment. Lead tax risk strategy — proactively identify exposures and mitigation plans in a fast-growing multi-jurisdictional SaaS environment. Manage and optimize relationships with third-party tax advisors and service providers worldwide. Act as a trusted partner cross functionally across multiple corporate functions Serve as a senior strategic advisor to the CFO, Board, and Audit Committee on tax policy and risk. Your Expertise A leader with a demonstrated track record of success and career progression. Experience optimizing relationships with external consultants from both a cost and strategic benefit perspective. Can demonstrate success in partnering cross functionally so the Tax function is relied on as a strategic voice to help guide Attentive th ... (truncated, view full listing at source)