About Highspot

Highspot helps sales teams improve customer conversations and achieve their revenue goals. From content optimization and performance analytics to in-context training, guided selling, and more, the Highspot platform delivers enterprise-ready features in a modern design that sales reps and marketers love. Using Highspot, marketing leaders have deep insights and analytics into the performance and influenced revenue of content, campaigns, and marketing assets. What makes the solution special? It’s loved by sales reps globally, and is the #1 rated sales enablement platform on G2 Crowd. 

We are committed to diversity as both a moral and business imperative. 

About the Role 

Highspot is hiring a Tax Director to oversee its SALT, Federal, and International tax strategy and compliance function end-to-end. The role will also manage our external tax service providers and build a team with processes that can support Highspot as it rapidly expands. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-funded company in hyper-growth mode. The role is based in Seattle and reports to the Controller with high visibility to executive leaders such as Chief Financial Officer.

What You'll Do

• Work with our tax service providers to create a SALT, Federal, and International Tax strategy
• Work with our accounting team to prepare and then review all SALT, Federal and International tax filings 
• Manage our tax service providers to ensure compliance, best in class service, and efficiency 
• Maintain accuracy of tax records, maintain proper internal controls, and ensure compliance with all relevant company policies
• Evaluate new business initiatives and geo expansions for tax considerations
• Present tax strategies to the executive leadership to influence decision making
• Build a tax department roadmap focused on people and processes that scale
• Be a senior leader in our accounting department with opportunity to mentor and develop the team

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or taxation (minimum) and CPA
• Deep knowledge and application of SALT, Federal and International tax regulations 
• Extensive experience in public or international public company tax compliance with progressive increases in responsibility
• History of working for or with tax service providers ensuring highest client service
• Ability to excel in a flexible, fast pace work environment and possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• History and desire to drive efficiencies and process improvements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and team skills
• Flexible, organized, and detail oriented

Benefits 

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Matching

Paid parental leave 

Flexible work and vacation schedules

Discounted ClassPass membership

2 volunteer days per year

Transportation benefits

Competitive compensation and stock options

Fully-stocked kitchen

Annual company-wide events

Meaningfully contribute to a compelling vision!

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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