Director, Tax

We are looking for an exceptional Director of Tax to join Turos Finance organization. This is a high-impact highly visible leadership role that will own the full global tax functioninitially focusing on rebuilding and elevating our indirect tax practice then expanding over time to encompass all aspects of tax strategy compliance and planning.

This person will be a critical partner to the SVP of Finance (Head of Tax) and will serve as a senior technical resource and people leader within the function. The ideal candidate is a seasoned tax professional who has operated in fast-paced high-growth marketplace or platform environments brings deep expertise in both indirect and direct tax and has the leadership presence and intellectual horsepower to lead the Tax function.

This role reports to the SVP of Finance (Head of Tax) and will work closely with Finance Legal Accounting FP&A and Product.

Indirect Tax

• Lead the rebuild and continued development of Turos global indirect tax function including U.S. sales and use tax across all jurisdictions airports and international VAT/GST programs

• Own the end-to-end marketplace facilitator tax compliance strategy including nexus analysis registration collection remittance and audit defense across all 50 states and internationally

• Monitor and interpret evolving marketplace facilitator laws digital services taxes state-by-state legislative changes and airport agreements; assess their impact on Turos platform and host/guest transactions

• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure tax logic is correctly implemented in Turos platform pricing and invoicing systems

• Oversee indirect tax controversies audits and inquiries from tax authorities and airports and support the existing team on the development and execution of audit defense strategies

• Oversee the ASC 450 contingent liability reserves related to indirect tax exposures; ensure reserves are properly documented and defensible
  

Federal & International Tax Compliance

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of U.S. federal and state income tax returns including all international information reporting

• Manage Turos quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provision process including deferred taxes valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions (FIN 48/ASC 740-10)

• Ensure SOX-compliant internal controls over all tax reporting processes and interface effectively with external auditors

• Oversee transfer pricing documentation and intercompany policies for cross-border transactions; partner with outside advisors on required documentation

• Monitor OECD/BEPS 2.0 and Pillar Two developments; assess impact on Turos global structure and effective tax rate
  

Tax Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global tax strategy aligned with Turos business objectives and growth plans

• Advise leadership on the tax implications of corporate structure decisions new market entry product launches and international expansion

• Identify and implement strategic tax planning opportunities to optimize Turos effective tax rate

• Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration efforts from a tax perspective
  

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead mentor and develop the tax team; build a high-performance culture with a focus on career development and technical growth

• Serve as internal expert and advisor on all tax matters; translate complex tax issues into clear actionable guidance for non-tax stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with Finance Accounting Legal and Product teams to align tax strategy with business priorities

• Manage relationships with external advisors law firms and tax technology vendors
  

• 10 years of progressive tax experience with a combination of Big 4 or top national firm public accounting and in-house corporate tax at a high-growth technology or marketplace company

• Deep expertise in U.S. sales and use tax including marketplace facilitator rules nexus analysis audit management and multi-state compliance at scale

• Strong technical knowledge of international indirect tax including VAT/GST in key jurisdictions (EU Canada UK Australia)

• Hands-on experience managing ASC 450 contingent tax reserves and documenting indirect tax exposures

• Proven track record managing the ASC 740 income tax provision process including deferred taxes valuation allowances and uncertain tax positions

• Solid experience with U.S. federal income tax compliance

• Demonstrated experience managing and developing tax teams with a track record of building high-performing functions

• Experience managing tax controversy and audits across multiple jurisdictions

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; Masters in Taxation or JD/LLM strongly preferred
  

For this role the target base salary range in San Francisco is $200000 - $250000 annually and the target base salary range in Phoenix is $162000 - $202000. This role is also eligible for bonus equity and general our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process such as job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

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Turo may use AI-enabled tools to support our recruiting operations including gathering information from candidates drafting communications helping with interview note-taking and assessment and so on. These tools only supplement our team; all decisions to advance or hire candidates are made by Turo employees. While we welcome candidates to use AI-enabled tools to help prepare for their interviews the use of such tools including any AI chatbots or note-takers is not permitted during live interviews or technical assessments. We want to see how you consider and solve problems in real-time so interviews and assessments are all you (unless we indicate otherwise and ask you specifically to use an AI-enabled tool to answer a question). If during the application process you require the use of an AI-enabled tool as a reasonable accommodation for a disability please let us know at .

• Competitive salary equity benefits and perks for all full-time employees

• Employer-paid medical dental and vision insurance (Country specific)

• Retirement employer match

• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

• Turo host matching program

• Turo travel credit

• Cell phone and internet stipend

• Paid time off to relax and recharge

• Paid holidays volunteer time off and parental leave

• For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch office snacks and fun activities

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background thats underrepresented in tech wed love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the worlds largest car sharing marketplace we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you dont meet every qualification we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

Turo is the worlds largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever youre going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US UK Canada Australia and France. Whether youre flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky Turo puts you in the drivers seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

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Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women minorities individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds experiences abilities and perspectives.

Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable.

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