Director of Taxes

System1 (NYSE: SST) is an omnichannel customer acquisition marketing platform powered by AI and machine learning. Our proprietary Responsive Acquisition Marketing Platform (RAMP) uses data science and real-time bidding to match high-intent consumers with advertisers at scale. We operate a portfolio of consumer-facing brands across search, shopping, and travel — including Startpage, MapQuest, and CouponFollow — and build the apps, search engines, and online publications that power them.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will play a critical role in our Tax Department.

What You’ll Do:

• Reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Tax.

• Leads the preparation and review of quarterly and annual ASC 740 income tax provisions, tax footnotes, and related SEC financial statement disclosures prepared in-house.

• Oversee the preparation and review of corporate federal and multi-state income and franchise tax returns prepared internally, ensuring timely and accurate compliance.

• Manages the preparation and review of outsourced federal and state partnership tax returns, including coordination with external tax advisors.

• Oversees partnership tax distribution calculations and related compliance requirements.

• Maintains tax department filing calendar and ensure all tax returns, extensions and estimated payments are made in a timely manner.

• Oversees U.S. sales and use tax, VAT, and other indirect tax compliance, including coordination with external service providers where applicable. 

• Manages federal, state, local, and international tax audits, serving as the primary point of contact with taxing authorities and external advisors. 

• Partners closely with business unit leaders, CFOs, controllers, accounting, and finance teams to obtain information necessary for tax compliance, reporting, and planning. 

• Assists with domestic and international tax planning initiatives, evaluating tax-efficient strategies and business transactions. 

• Performs technical tax research, prepares memoranda supporting tax positions, and leads special tax projects as assigned. 

• Supervises, mentors, and develops tax staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. 

• Monitors proposed and enacted federal, state, local, and international tax legislation and accounting developments, evaluates their impact on the Company, and recommends appropriate actions. 

• Identifies opportunities to improve tax processes, strengthen internal controls, and leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax function.

• Supports mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic transactions by providing tax due diligence and structuring assistance, as needed.

• Monitor current and proposed federal, state and local and international tax developments to determine impact on the company.

 

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum 8+ years full-time experience, preferably in a large public accounting firm and/or similar experience with a publicly traded company.

Knowledge of corporate and partnership taxation as well as ASC 740 and FIN 48.

Highly motivated, detail-oriented person.

Ability to operate beyond standard scope of responsibility.

Possess strong decision-making skills and be able to operate independently.

Highly organized and adept at prioritizing multiple tasks.

Strong project management skills.  Must be able to take a project from initiation to completion.

Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Undergraduate Accounting Degree required.

CPA/Masters in Taxation Degree preferred.

What We Have To Offer:

Competitive salary + bonus + equity
Generous PTO + 11 company holidays
Open sick time
100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
401k with match
Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Account 
Paid professional development
Leadership & growth opportunities
Virtual company and team building events