Director / Senior Director, Tax

About the role

LILALILA Sciences is looking for a Tax Director (or Senior Director, depending on experience) to build and lead its first dedicated tax function. This high‑ownership role will shape tax strategy, infrastructure, and compliance across U.S. and international jurisdictions while partnering with Finance, Legal, and the executive team.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end U.S. and international tax compliance and reporting, including federal, state, local, income, sales & use, and R&D credits.
• Develop and execute tax planning strategies to optimize the effective tax rate and support growth, capital structure, and strategic initiatives.
• Lead ASC 740 income tax accounting, managing provisions, deferred tax, and uncertain tax positions.
• Collaborate on tax implications of M&A, equity rounds, equity compensation, intercompany transactions, and major vendor agreements.
• Build scalable tax infrastructure, systems, controls, and advisor networks; advise on transfer pricing, GILTI, and FDII.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and translate complex tax matters for non‑tax stakeholders.

Required profile

• 8+ years of progressive tax experience, including Big 4 and/or in‑house leadership at high‑growth tech or life‑science companies.
• CPA certification (required).
• Deep expertise in U.S. federal and multi‑state corporate income tax with international exposure.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 740 and GAAP‑compliant tax accounting.
• Proven track record of building or significantly improving in‑house tax functions.
• Experience advising on complex transactions such as equity rounds, M&A, and strategic partnerships.

Required skills

• ASC 740 income tax accounting
• GAAP tax accounting
• U.S. federal and multi‑state corporate income tax
• International tax (transfer pricing, GILTI, FDII)
• R&D tax credits (IRC Section 41)
• Equity compensation tax (ISO/NSO, 83(b), QSBS)

What we offer

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Generous early‑stage equity participation
• Opportunity to shape a core function from the ground up