About the company:

Ouro is a global, vertically-integrated financial services and technology company dedicated to the delivery of innovative financial empowerment solutions to consumers worldwide. Ouro’s financial products and services span prepaid, debit, cross-border payments, and loyalty solutions for consumers and enterprise partners.

Ouro's flagship product Netspend provides prepaid and debit account solutions that connect customers with secure, convenient access to global payment networks so they can manage their money and make everyday purchases. With a nationwide U.S. retail network, customers can purchase and reload Netspend products at 130,000 reload points and over 100,000 distributing locations.

Since Ouro's founding in 1999 by industry pioneers Roy and Bertrand Sosa, Ouro products have processed billions of dollars in transaction volume and served millions of customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas with regional offices around the world. Learn more at www.ouro.com

Summary:
Ouro Austin is looking for a Senior Director of Tax to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the company's tax strategy and compliance. Our ideal candidate is an accomplished tax professional with a proven track record in developing and implementing effective tax strategies. With a strong background in tax planning, tax compliance, reporting, and transfer pricing documentation and strategies, the ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience to navigate the complexities of tax regulations and ensure the company's financial success.

Responsibilities: 

Develop and execute effective tax strategies and transfer pricing to enhance the company's overall global tax position; identify and assess potential tax risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.

Provide leadership and guidance on tax planning initiatives to minimize the company's tax liability.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and international tax laws and regulations. 

Partner with external advisors to update and maintain transfer pricing policies, studies, and reports throughout the year including preparation of the company’s master files and all local files.

Communicate tax strategies and planning to senior management to enable decision making.

Provide leadership to tax professionals through coaching, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

Stay informed of developments in international and domestic tax laws and regulations, industry trends, and best practices to proactively address potential challenges and model and communicate potential impact on the company.

Partner with the other teams in Finance and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting of tax-related matters.

Provide support for external audits related to tax matters.

Continuously assess and improve tax-related processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Build and maintain effective relationships with external tax advisors, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders.

Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the tax department.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required, Master’s of Science in Taxation a plus.

12+ years of progressive experience in tax, with a minimum of 10 years in a strategic leadership role.

Strong understanding of domestic, international, and transfer pricing tax laws and regulations; Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax laws and regulations.

Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic tax plans that align with organizational goals.

Proven ability to identify and manage tax-related risks, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial outcomes.

Capacity to analyze financial data, identify trends, and make informed recommendations.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey complex tax concepts to various stakeholders.

Strong leadership track record, with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing tax team.

Proven ability to collaborate across departments and work effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple geographies and time zones.