Tax Reporting & Compliance Lead, Anthropic

• This role combines deep technical expertise in tax accounting with strong operational leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient tax reporting as we continue to scale globally
• Have 10+ years of progressive corporate tax experience, including both Big 4 public accounting and industry experience
• Have direct experience managing income tax provisions and compliance for publicly traded SaaS companies
• Hold CPA certification; advanced degree in taxation or accounting is preferred
• Have deep technical knowledge of ASC 740 and experience managing full-cycle tax provisions for public companies
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate income tax requirements
• Have experience with tax provision software (e.g., Corptax) and ERP systems
• Excel at managing multiple deadlines and coordinating complex processes
• Have strong attention to detail while maintaining big-picture awareness
• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and can adapt quickly to evolving needs
• Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Desirable

• We are seeking a leader in Tax Compliance & Reporting to lead Anthropic's income tax provision and compliance operations
• Reporting to the Head of Tax, you will oversee the execution of our domestic and international income tax compliance processes and manage our quarterly and annual tax provisions
• Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740
• Maintain and review deferred tax asset and liability schedules
• Partner with external auditors on tax disclosures for financial statements
• Provide technical tax accounting guidance to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP requirements
• Document and maintain tax positions and technical accounting memos
• Lead the preparation and filing of federal, state, and international income tax returns
• Ensure compliance with evolving tax legislation including BEAT, GILTI, and international requirements
• Manage information gathering and reporting processes across multiple jurisdictions
• Coordinate responses to tax notices and support tax audits
• Review tax payments and manage compliance calendar to ensure timely filings
• Develop and implement standardized processes for tax compliance and provision workflows
• Drive continuous improvement in tax operations through process optimization and automation
• Maintain strong internal controls and documentation for SOX compliance
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely data for tax reporting
• Partner with tax technology teams to enhance tax reporting systems and tools

• Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Inclusive fertility benefits via Carrot Fertility
• Generous subsidy for OneMedical
• 21 weeks of paid parental leave
• Unlimited PTO
• Optional equity donation matching at a 3:1 ratio, up to 50% of your equity grant
• 401(k) plan with 4% matching
• $500/month flexible wellness stipend
• Commuter coverage
• Annual education stipend
• A home office improvement stipend when you first join
• Relocation support for those moving to the Bay Area

Total funding: $16.3bn

Funded by Google and founded by ex-OpenAI employees, Anthropic is an AI company focused on building a reliable, innovative AI system. While the company is relatively new to the market it has already launched a highly anticipated AI chat assistant called Claude which is set to rival OpenAI's ChatGPT.