Tax Technology Manager

Tax Platform and Operations Manager

Kraken is looking for a Tax Platform and Operations Manager to lead the operational backbone of our global tax function. This role sits within Tax reporting to the Head of Tax and is responsible for ensuring that our tax calculations, data flows, and reporting processes are accurate, scalable, and audit‑ready.

Kraken is a mission‑focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. We are a fully remote company with Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Kraken is committed to industry‑leading security, crypto education, and world‑class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

• Own the day‑to‑day and long‑term operational mechanics of the corporate Tax Platform.
• Develop and operationalize repeatable calculations for:
  • FDII, GILTI, Subpart F, and other U.S. international tax computations and transfer pricing computations
  • Digital asset cost basis and inventory tracking, including derivatives and complex financial products
• Maintain and improve the data pipelines and transformation logic that feed the Tax Provision process.
• Lead One Source data mapping, data cleansing, and reconciliation workflows.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Data, and Product teams to ensure tax data integrity across all systems.
• Build SQL/Python automation that reduces manual effort, improves accuracy, and strengthens internal controls.
• Serve as the go‑to operations expert for tax data issues, system flows, and reconciliation anomalies.
• Manage cross‑functional execution for quarter‑end and year‑end tax processes.
• Establish controls, documentation, and repeatable processes to support audit and regulatory readiness.
• Provide mentorship to analysts and foster a culture of operational rigor within the tax team.

• 5+ years in corporate tax operations, tax provision, or international tax analytics.
• Working knowledge of FDII, GILTI, and Subpart
  
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• Advanced SQL and Python, especially for reconciliation, data transformation, and computational modeling.
• Experience supporting or operating a corporate tax provision process.
• Familiarity with digital asset cost‑basis issues, inventory methods, and financial product tax implications.
• Hands‑on experience with One Source Tax Provision (data mapping, imports, validations).
• Ability to translate tax rules into operational logic and scalable processes.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and comfort working in a fast‑moving environment.
• Attention to detail that balances accuracy with timely execution.

• Experience with crypto exchanges or digital asset financial reporting.
• Understanding of blockchain data structures (conceptual level).
• Prior involvement in process redesign, systems implementation, or tax workflow automation.
• Experience managing small teams or leading operational pods.

This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no Final date to receive applications.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.