Director, Tax

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.

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

Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, JD, or LLM in Taxation

Combined Big 4 or law firm and technology industry experience

Accounting system experience (Oracle or similar ERP)

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

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the of…