About Figure
Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions.
By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping borrowers, investors, and financial institutions achieve better outcomes.
Together with our 170+ partners, we’ve originated over $22 billion in home equity loans (HELOCs) on our blockchain-native platform, making Figure the largest non-bank provider of home equity financing in the U.S. Figure’s ecosystem also includes YLDS, an SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin that operates as a tokenized money market fund, and several other products and platforms that are reshaping consumer finance and capital markets.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of Forbes’ Most Innovative Fintech Startups in 2025 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Finance and Personal Finance.
About the Role
Figure is hiring a Senior Manager, Tax to serve as the founding member of our internal tax function. In this highly visible role, you will take ultimate ownership of Figure's tax strategy, compliance, and provision infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will act as the primary liaison with external tax advisors while establishing internal processes to scale alongside our rapid growth. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Legal to evaluate the tax implications of new blockchain lending products, corporate structures, and digital asset transactions.
If you are passionate about the intersection of cutting-edge blockchain technology and complex corporate taxation, and want to solve the challenges of building a tax function from the ground up, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Establish and own Figure’s foundational tax function, building repeatable, scalable processes across all corporate tax pillars.
- Manage and oversee the preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local corporate tax returns in partnership with external tax advisors.
- Lead the review of the quarterly and annual income tax provisions (ASC 740), ensuring accurate documentation and financial statement disclosures.
- Evaluate and analyze the tax implications of new business lines, blockchain-native loan products, and digital asset features (such as tokenized funds or stablecoins).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Legal, and Finance teams to proactively integrate tax planning into company initiatives and operational designs.
- Monitor and interpret evolving domestic tax laws, particularly IRS regulations regarding digital assets, crypto transactions, and financial technology.
- Direct and coordinate all responses to federal and state tax audits, inquiries, and notices.
- Design and implement internal tax controls and workflows built to withstand rigorous public company audit and SOX compliance standards.
- Optimize and manage the company’s intercompany agreements and sales/use tax obligations.
- Manage the annual R&D tax credit study to ensure it is completed accurately and on time.
- Review the nexus positions across all active states to ensure ongoing state tax compliance obligations are identified and addressed.
- Lead intercompany transfer pricing studies in coordination with external advisors, ensuring documentation is current, defensible, and aligned with the company’s entity structure
- Own all year-end information reporting obligations (including Forms 1099, 1098, and other customer-facing tax statements), partnering cross-functionally with Operations and Product to ensure reporting is accurate and timely,
What We Look For
- 7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, combining Big 4 or top-tier public accounting with high-growth corporate tax environments.
- Active CPA license preferred.
- Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740, US GAAP financial reporting, and corporate federal/state tax compliance.
- Strong technical interest or direct experience in fintech, debt/lending instruments, digital assets, or blockchain-based financial products.
- Proven ability to work with large, complex financial datasets and leverage technology to automate workflows.
- A "high-ownership" mindset with a track record of driving projects from inception to completion as a self-starter.
- Excellent communication and translation skills—the ability to clearly articulate complex tax risks and concepts to non-tax stakeholders, leadership, and auditors.
- Adhere to all company security policies and data handling procedures.
- Complete mandatory security awareness training within required timeframes.
- Promptly report any suspected security incidents or suspicious activity to the Security team.
Salary
- Base Compensation Range: $131,750-$178,250/yr
- 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
- Company equity in the form of RSUs
This is the compensation range for the role in the United States. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, internal equity, and evolving business needs. While most offers are generally made within the middle of the range, final compensation is determined based on the factors above.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
11 observed holidays and PTO plan
Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
Continuing education reimbursement
Depending on your residential location certain laws might regulate the way Figure manages applicant data. California Residents, please review our California Employee and General Workforce Privacy Notice for further information. By submitting your application, you are agreeing and acknowledging that you have read and understand the above notice.
Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
#LI-SB1 #LI-Hybrid
Skills Required
- 7+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including Big 4 or top-tier public accounting and high-growth corporate tax environments
- Deep technical knowledge of ASC 740 and US GAAP financial reporting
- Experience with federal, state, and local corporate tax compliance and filings
- Proven experience managing quarterly and annual tax provisions (ASC 740) and financial statement disclosures
- Direct experience or strong technical interest in fintech, lending instruments, digital assets, or blockchain-based financial products
- Proven ability to work with large, complex financial datasets and leverage technology to automate workflows
- Experience managing R&D tax credit studies and state nexus/sales & use tax obligations
- Experience leading intercompany transfer pricing studies and documentation
- Experience owning year-end information reporting obligations (Forms 1099, 1098) and coordination with Operations/Product
- Proven ability to lead responses to federal and state tax audits and notices
- Ability to design internal tax controls and SOX-compliant workflows
- Excellent communication skills to explain complex tax issues to non-tax stakeholders and auditors
- Active CPA license
- Adherence to company security policies and completion of mandatory security awareness training
Figure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Figure and has not been reviewed or approved by Figure.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is fully employer‑paid on select plans for employees and dependents, alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance and mental‑health support. This breadth and low out‑of‑pocket cost are highlighted as standout aspects of the package.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as flexible with generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick time. Paid family leave is available for both birthing and non‑birthing parents.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered with renewal grants and the option to take performance bonuses as equity. This structure signals accessible ownership across roles.
Figure Insights
What We Do
Figure has applied blockchain technology across a series of real-world applications that are delivering real and immediate value to everyday consumers across sectors, including loan origination, private company cap table and fund management, security markets and payments. Figure has and continues to develop innovative products and services that seek to bypass traditional incumbents within the financial services industry. Simply put, Figure is delivering on the promise of blockchain technology. Over $15B in transactions have been conducted on the Provenance Blockchain, a layer 1 designed for financial services, built and deployed by Figure. As one of the first lenders to fully use blockchain technology, Figure is driving adoption across the lending ecosystem and providing stakeholders the benefit of an immutable record of asset ownership on the Provenance Blockchain. Figure’s HELOC product has enabled over 85,000 households across 45 states to unlock a combined $6 billion in equity from their homes. These lines of credit give people the opportunity to fund home improvement projects, secondary education, and more. Figure is a regulatory powerhouse, boasting over 200 lending, servicing and money transmission licenses, SEC approval as an Alternative Trading System, and FINRA approved broker-dealer status. While some fintech companies aim to compete with traditional banks, Figure has stuck to expanding use cases for blockchain in finance and creating tech-enabled solutions for deep financial change in the markets. The company's iterative approach to product development has helped it to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Why Work With Us
Figure creates tech-enabled, cutting-edge solutions for deep financial change, meeting the evolving needs of its customers. As the only firm leveraging blockchain technology to create real-world applications and immediate value to everyday consumers, Figure is effectively bridging the gap between the digital asset and traditional finance spaces.
Gallery
