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About Us Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.
The Finance Team The Finance team is focused on enabling Chainlink Labs to operate as a financially healthy and responsible business, building for speed and scale while avoiding unnecessary friction. We manage our capital resources carefully, surveying the road ahead to anticipate and prepare for any turn, and ensure the right resources are allocated for maximum returns. We analyze the business and report on key performance indicators, partner closely with other teams across the company, and ensure that we drive the right business outcomes, proper compliance, and accountability.
In this position, you will work directly with our Tax Manager to support the organization’s tax compliance and planning strategy. This role is a great opportunity to apply your international tax knowledge to deal with novel and cutting-edge tax cases in the blockchain space.
Your ImpactLead the effort of gathering data and assist with the review for all tax filings, including US federal, state, local, and foreign local tax returnsPrepare global tax provision, reconcile tax accounts, assist with the statutory audit of income tax provision as neededSupport the development of transfer pricing policies, the respective intercompany accounting, transfer pricing adjustments calculationsPerform tax research on various tax issues, including US international tax, corporate and partnership tax, tax treaties, transfer pricing, and tax legislation updates etc. Document and maintain appropriate audit ready tax workpapers, processes and proceduresAble to effectively and efficiently partner with internal stakeholders (including, but not limited to, Finance/ Accounting, FP&A, Legal and HR) Assist with managing external advisor and budgetProactively identify opportunities to improve efficiencyAssist with tax planning efforts and other duties / special projects as assigned, and support tax audits as neededSupport the implementation of ERP system and tax software as neededRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting, CPA preferred4+ years of relevant senior tax experience in hands-on US corporate and international tax compliance and tax operational experienceSelf-starter with ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines and multiple projects and responsibilities timely and effectively, excellent attention to detailTake ownership of all tasks assignedWilling to grow in a startup environment, open-mindedness and adaptabilityProficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, ERP experienceCuriosity and a genuine interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain industries, industry specific tax compliance matters is preferred but not requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPositive attitude, work ethic, resourcefulness, and flexibilityAll roles with Chainlink Labs are global and remote-based. Unless otherwise stated, we ask that you try to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST). We encourage you to apply regardless of your location.
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