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Group tax director, US
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Bending Spoons
At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers, where team members grow to their full potential, and which functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. We leverage our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and culture to acquire and grow digital businesses, investing the proceeds to make our platform more powerful and to acquire new businesses. We combine an investor’s focus on capital allocation with an operator’s hands‑on approach.
For highly talented, driven, and collaborative individuals, Bending Spoons offers an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate.
In this role you’ll take ownership of Bending Spoons’ US tax landscape—leading, optimizing, and innovating how we manage our tax responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll ensure rigorous compliance with international regulations, while shaping strategies that enable smart growth. From guiding key business decisions and complex transactions to building world‑class processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding and strengthening our platform.
Responsibilities
Oversee international tax compliance and planning, including federal, state, and local income, franchise, and sales taxes, as well as transfer pricing.
Calculate tax liabilities, prepare and file returns, and manage the tax aspects of equity plans and contractor arrangements.
Ensure proper tax treatment of employee benefits and welfare programs.
Conduct tax due diligence for acquisitions and structure transactions efficiently.
Stay current on tax law changes, identify savings opportunities (e.g., R&D credits), and liaise with tax authorities and advisors.
What we look for
Reasoning ability.
Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases and take care of the details that matter.
Drive.
You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work and hold yourself to a high, rising bar.
Team spirit.
You give generously without expecting anything in return, support the best idea rather than your own, and are reliable, honest, and transparent.
Proficiency in English.
You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
What we offer
Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams.
You’ll work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
An exceptional opportunity for growth.
We prioritize placing high‑potential individuals in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects.
All. These. Benefits.
Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top‑of‑the‑market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location.
Competitive pay and access to equity in the company.
Annual salary ranges between $257,642 and $411,014 in the US, varying by location and impact. In high‑cost markets such as New York City and San Francisco, compensation will generally be toward the upper end of the range. Exceptional candidates may receive compensation beyond the usual ranges.
Commitment & contract Permanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time.
Location Milan (Italy), London (UK), Warsaw (Poland), Madrid (Spain) or remote in selected countries.
Before you apply If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. Bending Spoons is a demanding environment that requires a high standard and significant commitment. To help you ramp up quickly, you’re encouraged to work from our Milan office during the first few months, with generous travel and accommodation assistance. Afterward, you may work from our Milan or London office or remotely from approved countries, depending on agreement at the offer stage.
If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bending Spoons by 2x
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Group tax director, US
role at
Bending Spoons
At Bending Spoons, we’re striving to build one of the all-time great companies. A company that serves a huge number of customers, where team members grow to their full potential, and which functions at unparalleled levels of effectiveness and efficiency. We leverage our expertise, technologies, data, brand, talents, and culture to acquire and grow digital businesses, investing the proceeds to make our platform more powerful and to acquire new businesses. We combine an investor’s focus on capital allocation with an operator’s hands‑on approach.
For highly talented, driven, and collaborative individuals, Bending Spoons offers an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress their career at an exceptionally high rate.
In this role you’ll take ownership of Bending Spoons’ US tax landscape—leading, optimizing, and innovating how we manage our tax responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions. You’ll ensure rigorous compliance with international regulations, while shaping strategies that enable smart growth. From guiding key business decisions and complex transactions to building world‑class processes, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding and strengthening our platform.
Responsibilities
Oversee international tax compliance and planning, including federal, state, and local income, franchise, and sales taxes, as well as transfer pricing.
Calculate tax liabilities, prepare and file returns, and manage the tax aspects of equity plans and contractor arrangements.
Ensure proper tax treatment of employee benefits and welfare programs.
Conduct tax due diligence for acquisitions and structure transactions efficiently.
Stay current on tax law changes, identify savings opportunities (e.g., R&D credits), and liaise with tax authorities and advisors.
What we look for
Reasoning ability.
Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles and structure your ideas sharply. You resist the influence of biases and take care of the details that matter.
Drive.
You’re extremely ambitious in everything you do—and your initiative, effort, and tenacity match the intensity of your ambition. You feel deeply responsible for your work and hold yourself to a high, rising bar.
Team spirit.
You give generously without expecting anything in return, support the best idea rather than your own, and are reliable, honest, and transparent.
Proficiency in English.
You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
What we offer
Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams.
You’ll work in small, result‑oriented, autonomous teams alongside some of the brightest people in your field.
An exceptional opportunity for growth.
We prioritize placing high‑potential individuals in the ideal position to thrive. Spooners in their 20s lead products worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and if you’ve got what it takes, you’ll soon be playing an essential role in major projects.
All. These. Benefits.
Flexible hours, remote working, unlimited backing for learning and training, top‑of‑the‑market health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a stunning location.
Competitive pay and access to equity in the company.
Annual salary ranges between $257,642 and $411,014 in the US, varying by location and impact. In high‑cost markets such as New York City and San Francisco, compensation will generally be toward the upper end of the range. Exceptional candidates may receive compensation beyond the usual ranges.
Commitment & contract Permanent or fixed‑term. Full‑time.
Location Milan (Italy), London (UK), Warsaw (Poland), Madrid (Spain) or remote in selected countries.
Before you apply If you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. Bending Spoons is a demanding environment that requires a high standard and significant commitment. To help you ramp up quickly, you’re encouraged to work from our Milan office during the first few months, with generous travel and accommodation assistance. Afterward, you may work from our Milan or London office or remotely from approved countries, depending on agreement at the offer stage.
If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to give your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bending Spoons by 2x
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