Director, Tax

Lyft • San Francisco, CA

2d • $192,000 - $240,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft is looking for a seasoned and strategic Director of Tax to join our Global Tax Team! As a Director of Tax, you will lead and shape the income tax planning function, driving enterprise-wide strategies to optimize our global tax position. You will serve as a key leader and advisor across cross-functional business teams — including product, engineering, legal, accounting, and broader finance — surfacing tax issues, solving complex problems, and delivering actionable solutions while owning critical responsibilities.

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, with a strong focus on tax planning for multinational corporations with operations in EMEA and APAC
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing tax professionals and cross-functional initiatives at scale
• Deep expertise in US international tax and transfer pricing principles and their application to technology businesses
• Proven track record developing tax forecasts and building sophisticated tax models to support strategic decision-making
• Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 and ASC 450
• Established ability to cultivate executive-level relationships and communicate complex tax matters clearly to all levels of the organization
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Demonstrated ability to balance individual ownership and accountability with broad cross-functional collaboration
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex tax topics for non-tax business partners
• Strong attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite; experience with accounting systems are a plus

Nice To Haves

• CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation
• Combined Big 4 or law firm and technology industry experience
• Accounting system experience (Oracle or similar ERP)

Responsibilities

• Define and lead comprehensive US international and global tax strategies aligned with business objectives, minimizing liabilities and optimizing cash flow — including advising on M&A, new market entry, and structuring of global investments
• Serve as the senior advisor on intercompany transactions, ensuring US and international compliance and tax efficiency in cross-border arrangements, including ownership of global transfer pricing policies and strategy
• Lead research and provide authoritative analysis on complex US international tax matters, including Pillar II, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and inbound and outbound transactions
• Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process as the senior subject matter expert for US international tax under ASC 740
• Oversee the quantification and management of tax reserves in compliance with ASC 450
• Build and manage relationships with third-party service providers, and serve as a strategic partner to Lyft's finance, accounting, product, engineering, HR, and legal teams to ensure all tax requirements are met
• Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, development, and collaboration
• Anticipate and adapt to shifting regulatory landscapes and business priorities; proactively identify and communicate tax risk and opportunity to senior leadership
• Monitor and assess tax law changes impacting Lyft's business, analyzing legislation, leading scenario modeling, and translating complex tax matters into clear guidance for executive stakeholders

Benefits

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized commuter benefits
• Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed