Tax Director, Corporate Tax Planning and M&A

OpenAI
San Francisco, CA
Category Accounting
Job Description
OpenAI is hiring a Tax Director to support complex domestic and cross-border M&A and strategic transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganizations. The role requires deep technical expertise in tax and a strong ability to provide practical guidance that helps OpenAI scale globally, move quickly, and manage risk across a rapidly evolving business.

Requirements

  • A J.D. and strong academic credentials; LL.M. in Taxation a plus.
  • 12+ years of progressive tax experience, including significant exposure to complex domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
  • Deep technical expertise in Subchapter C, partnership taxation, and the taxation of flow-through entities, including structuring of LLCs and joint ventures.
  • Fluency in fundamental US international tax rules including, NCTI, FDDEI, BEAT, foreign tax credits, withholding tax, source and character of income.
  • Demonstrated success leading negotiations on high-stakes, fast-paced deal environments from structuring through integration.
  • Significant experience advising on the tax implications of financing transactions and capital structures in a multinational context.
  • Experience drafting and advocating on international and domestic tax policy positions, working with internal and external partners, engaging in constructive conversations with parties with different views to achieve a singular objective.
  • Proven ability to distill complex tax concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-tax stakeholders, including executive leadership.
  • Exceptional judgment, presence, and communication skills; comfortable operating at the most senior levels of the organization.
  • Track record of building trust and credibility across legal, finance, and corporate development teams in high-growth, global businesses.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
  • Relocation Assistance
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