Director, Tax

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul> <li>Define and lead comprehensive US international and global tax strategies aligned with business objectives, minimizing liabilities and optimizing cash flow — including advising on M&amp;A, new market entry, and structuring of global investments</li> <li>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</li> <li>Lead research and provide authoritative analysis on complex US international tax matters, including Pillar II, GILTI, FDII, BEAT, and inbound and outbound transactions</li> <li>Own the quarterly and annual income tax provision process as the senior subject matter expert for US international tax under ASC 740</li> <li>Oversee the quantification and management of tax reserves in compliance with ASC 450</li> <li>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</li> <li>Lead and mentor a team of tax professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, development, and collaboration</li> <li>Anticipate and adapt to shifting regulatory landscapes and business priorities; proactively identify and communicate tax risk and opportunity to senior leadership</li> <li>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</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Experience</strong></h2> <ul> <li>12+ years of progressive corporate income tax experience, with a strong focus on tax planning for multinational corporations with operations in EMEA and APAC</li> <li>Demonstrated leadership experience managing tax professionals and cross-functional initiatives at scale</li> <li>Deep expertise in US international tax and transfer pricing principles and their application to technology businesses</li> <li>Proven track record developing tax forecasts and building sophisticated tax models to support strategic decision-making</li> <li>Strong technical knowledge of ASC 740 and ASC 450</li> <li>Established ability to cultivate executive-level relationships and communicate complex tax matters clearly to all levels of the organization</li> <li>Exceptional project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to balance individual ownership and accountability with broad cross-functional collaboration</li> <li>Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex tax topics for non-tax business partners</li> <li>Strong attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to accuracy and compliance</li> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite; experience with accounting systems are a plus</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul> <li>CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation</li> <li>Combined Big 4 or law firm and technology industry experience</li> <li>Accounting system experience (Oracle or similar ERP)</li> </ul> <h2><strong>Benefits:</strong><strong><em><br></em></strong></h2> <ul> <li>Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled</li> <li>Mental health benefits</li> <li>Family building benefits</li> <li>Child care and pet benefits</li> <li>401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future</li> <li>In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary