• Own Tax Compliance & Strategy • Manage federal and multi-state corporate income tax compliance • Oversee SALT nexus, franchise taxes, and annual filings as we expand • Design and administer equity tax strategy (ISOs, NSOs, 83(b) elections) • Maximize and defend R&D tax credits in partnership with Engineering • Evaluate sales and use tax exposure and implement compliance workflows • Build Scalable Systems • Establish tax processes, calendars, and workflows from scratch • Build internal controls and documentation for audit readiness • Select and manage external advisors where needed • Set up the tech stack to support tax operations • Advise Leadership • Proactively flag tax implications of hiring, expansion, and product decisions • Support fundraising and investor diligence • Translate complex tax positions into clear business guidance for the CEO and leadership team