About the Job As the Director of Tax you will be a senior member on the Finance team responsible for leading and running the tax function as a function of one for Rent the Runway. You will report to the VP, Controller and work in partnership with other finance leaders and cross-functional senior leaders to (1) ensure tax compliance for the overall company and its Irish subsidiary, (2) assess tax implications of business projects and lead relevant tax implementation strategies, and (3) develop and drive near-term and long-term strategic tax efficiencies. This is a senior-level, hands-on, individual contributor role based in our Brooklyn office. Rent the Runway’s Accounting team works from the office three days per week, typically Tuesday-Thursday. What You’ll Do Manage and facilitate the preparation, review, and filing of: company federal and state tax returns company sales and use tax returns income tax returns for the company’s international subsidiaries VAT returns for the company’s international subsidiaries Manage the calculation and review of quarterly and annual income tax provisions, providing support as needed Support various audits and liaise with external auditors to address tax-related inquiries Prepare and review tax disclosures for quarterly, annual and other public filings Lead the preparation and oversight of monthly and quarterly sales tax roll forwards, tax reconciliations and journal entries for period-end close Manage the tax professional services budget and record accruals when necessary Provide support to and assist external tax advisers in responding to examinations from various taxing authorities, such as federal, state and local, and sales and use Manage and support special tax-related projects Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with all aspects of the tax process Partner with internal departments to provide tax guidance and ensure new business initiatives are implemented in a tax-compliant manner Review vendor tax forms to confirm accurate withholding tax treatment; provide guidance to the Accounts Payable and Buying teams Collaborate with Payroll and HR teams and provide guidance on HR/Equity related tax matters Develop and maintain effective working relationships with external tax advisers Monitor legislative and regulatory tax law developments, communicate the effects of these developments to the management team, and create strategies to capitalize on changes to taxation legislation About You 10+ years of progressive tax experience Public accounting tax experience or tax consulting experience is required Bachelors or advanced degree in accounting or taxation is required CPA license is required; JD or other licenses are preferred International tax experience is preferred Must possess an ability and a desire to work effectively in a fast-paced, start-up environment Must be able to multi-task and identify any critical needs to be prioritized Must be a detail-oriented self-starter Able to communicate effectively with various levels in the organization and with external parties Able to develop connections and relationships with outside advisers, both domestically and internationally Willing to help the broader accounting and legal teams with various projects and requests as required At Rent the Runway, we’re committed to the well-being of our employees and aim to create a workplace that fosters both personal and professional growth. Our inclusive benefits include, but are not limited to: Paid Time Off including vacation, paid bereavement, and family sick leave - every employee needs time to take care of themselves and their family. Universal Paid Parental Leave for both parents + flexible return to work program - because we know your newest family member(s) deserve your undivided attention. Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of continuous service - Unplug, recharge, and have some fun! Exclusive employee subscription and rental discounts - to ensure you experience the magic of renting the runway (and give us valued feedback!). Comprehensive health, vision, dental, FSA and dependent care from day 1 of employment - Your health comes first and we’ve got you covered. 401k match - an investment in your future. Company wide events and outings - our team spirit is no joke - we know how to have fun! Hybrid Work - our corporate employees have the option to work remotely 3 days a week, in accordance with Company policies. Rent the Runway is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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