Director - Planning/Controversy/Transfer Pricing

We are seeking a Director of Global Tax & Transfer Pricing to join our Global Tax team. The Global Tax Team’s mission is to mitigate risk, drive operational efficiencies, and add financial value by combining technical expertise with a proactive, collaborative approach to tax matters.  This role will be crucial in managing all aspects of corporate tax and transfer pricing matters.  This is a unique opportunity to shape and influence tax strategy at a rapidly growing technology company. 

As a Tax Director focused on corporate tax planning, you will support the company’s global tax planning efforts and provide strategic tax advice on impactful commercial transactions, corporate structuring, and M&A activities. You will identify tax-efficient strategies to optimize the company’s global position and collaborate cross-functionally with legal, accounting, and external advisors to implement tax strategies in line with CoreWeave business objectives and growth initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role offering an opportunity to influence global tax strategy within a rapidly evolving business landscape and reports to the Global Head of Tax. 

This role can be based in either our NYC or NJ offices, with time to be spent at both offices. 

About the Role:

• Perform tax due diligence and advise senior leadership on potential commercial transactions (e.g. M&A), international expansion, corporate structuring, and other complex initiatives.
• Identify tax-efficient structures and strategies to optimize the company’s global tax position.
• Develop post-acquisition tax integration plans across jurisdictions and entities.
• Participate on cross-functional working groups (e.g. Corporate Legal and Accounting) on complex initiatives.
• Develop policies, playbooks, and processes to streamline transactions.
• Manage outside advisors as needed to support transaction execution.
• Support all aspects of transfer pricing including cross-border funds flow and financing, documentation, intercompany agreements and audit defense.
• Assess the impact of new legislation, business restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, accounting methods or pronouncements. Monitor federal, state, international and OECD legislative and statutory tax changes and evaluate the potential impact to the CoreWeave.
• Ensure all tax aspects of tax planning and transactions are properly reported and appropriately disclosed in the tax compliance and tax reporting. 
• Team with Government Affairs to shape tax policy development and support advocacy efforts of external organizations. 
• Collaborate within the tax department to develop professional tax staff and foster a team-based work environment providing supervision and development opportunities for the team.
• Lead continuous improvement practices for the tax planning function. Other projects and duties as required/assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; JD or advanced degree (LL.M./MST) strongly preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive corporate tax experience in public accounting and multinational companies.
• Deep technical knowledge across U.S. and international tax and transfer pricing.
• Proven record of managing global projects and M&A transactions.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills with executive presence.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Wondering if you’re a good fit? We believe in investing in our people, and value candidates who can bring their own diversified experiences to our teams – even if you aren't a 100% skill or experience match. Here are a few qualities we’ve found compatible with our team. If some of this describes you, we’d love to talk. 

• You love to understand the “why” behind business operations
• You’re curious about tax regulations and their business implications and expanding your knowledge of tax developments
• You’re an expert in translating complex tax concepts into actionable business guidance

The base salary range for this role is $165,000 to $242,000. The starting salary will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. We strive for both market alignment and internal equity when determining compensation. In addition to base salary, our total rewards package includes a discretionary bonus, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility).