Tax Platform & Operations Manager, Kraken
$72.6-145.2k
Offers Equity & Bonus
Cryptocurrency exchange
Open for applications
Cryptocurrency exchange
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$72.6-145.2k
Offers Equity & Bonus
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years in corporate tax operations, tax provision, or international tax analytics
- Working knowledge of FDII, GILTI, and Subpart F
- 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 OneSource 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
- We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!
What the job involves
- The Kraken Tax team plays a vital role in ensuring Kraken is tax compliant in every jurisdiction we operate in
- It consists of an agile team of tax professionals of a diverse background spread across the US and Europe and holding a unique blend of best in class tax expertise, with strong focus on technology and automation
- Our team embraces hyper-transparency, fostering an environment of open dialogue, candid discussions and constructive feedback, staying adaptable in the ever-evolving tax environment in the crypto industry
- We are a collaborative team of tax professionals excited by the opportunity to be challenged by a completely new and emerging field of tax law
- We work across numerous functions within Kraken on a regular basis, and work with each other to tackle challenging and technical tax issues quickly in partnership with product, finance, legal, business development, and other functions
- This critical role will work closely with Tax and Finance Leadership, interact regularly with other tax and finance professionals, and work across other functions here at Kraken
- We’re hiring a 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
- You’ll leverage advanced SQL/Python skills to operationalize complex U.S. international tax computations (FDII, GILTI, Subpart F), support crypto cost-basis and financial product tracking, and manage end-to-end data mapping for OneSource Tax Provision
- This is a hands-on Tax Operations leader who ensures that the tax function runs with precision, reliability, and efficiency
- 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 OneSource 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
Application process
- Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app
- This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline
- 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
Our take
Kraken is one of the world's leading and longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges, known for its focus on transparency and security. The platform offers trading across a wide range of digital assets and fiat currencies, including USD, EUR, and CAD, and serves millions of users globally. Consistently rated as one of the most trusted and secure exchanges in the industry, Kraken has built a reputation on reliability, users protection, and a commitment to its proof-of-reserves verification that allows clients to independently confirm their holdings.
Kraken allows users to trade and invest in spot and derivatives markets, as well as participate in staking, custody, and tokenized asset products. It was also among the first exchanges to undergo a cryptographically verifiable proof-of-reserves audit and continues to lead with innovations such as tokenized US stocks ("xStocks") for non-US customers and expanded institutional services. Alongside this, the company's offerings are designed to make digital finance more accessible and complaint while supporting traders, investors, and enterprises navigating the fast-evolving crypto landscape.
On top of this success, Kraken reported a standout performance in the third quarter of 2025 - doubling its revenue year-on-year to $648M and boosting quarterly profit margins to nearly 28%. Trading volumes climbed to $562B, while assets on the platform rose to $59B, emphasizing the exchange's growth and strong customer confidence. Having expanded its product suite, strengthened its institutional reach, and invested in governance and compliance, Kraken is now in a position for continued expansion (and, potentially, a future public listing), as one of the most resilient and respected names in the global crypto market.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Nov 2025
$800m
LATE VC
Sep 2025
$500m
LATE VC
Total funding: $1.4bn
Company benefits
- Remote-first and work from anywhere
- Competitive salary regardless of location, and the option to be paid in crypto
- Equity grants offered with most roles
- Flexible paid time off
- Wellness Program that includes a fitness coach, free access to wellbeing apps, and a monthly wellness stipend
- Mental health and life coaching benefits for you and your dependents
- Startup-level autonomy with the scale and learning opportunities of a global platform
- Remote workstation set-up bonus
- And more!
Leadership
David Ripley
(Co-CEO)David joined Kraken in 2016 as COO and became Co-CEO in 2023. Prior to this, he co-founded Glidera where he served as the CEO for nearly 3 years. He also spent over 6 years at The Boston Consulting Group, joining as a Consultant before becoming a Project Lead and then Principal.
Arjun Sethi
(Co-CEO)Arjun is the co-founder of Tribe Capital, Foundation, Termina, and Kapital.
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