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Tax Director

Tax Provision & Reporting

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Square

Square

10,001+ employees

Payment and POS solutions for businesses

Fintech
Financial Services

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Tax Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Oracle
Requirements
  • A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
  • CPA license and/or Masters of Taxation Degree
  • 12+ years of income tax provision & compliance experience with a combination of public accounting firm and industry experience.
  • Experience with ASC 740 and US GAAP.
  • Working knowledge of IFRS and IAS 12.
  • Project management and work plan experience
  • Experience with Onesource Tax Provision, Oracle, Hyperion/FCCS, Blackline, Excel, Alteryx
Responsibilities
  • Manage and review Block’s quarterly and annual worldwide tax provision under ASC 740, including related UTP documentation, Non-GAAP provision, and tax footnotes and disclosures for Block’s SEC financial statements.
  • Manage and review Block’s quarterly FIN 48 (Uncertain Tax Position) work papers and memos.
  • Manage and review Block’s non-US statutory provisions and financial statements prepared under IAS 12 and local GAAP.
  • Collaborate and engage with external auditors to ensure efficient financial statement close and tax SOX controls processes.
  • Review month-end and quarter-end balance sheet reconciliations for income tax accounts.
  • Manage the forecasted effective tax rate process.
  • Monitor and advise on emerging US GAAP and Local GAAP guidance and income tax law changes that are relevant to Block.
  • Identify potential areas of risk/opportunity related to the tax provision, and present summaries to internal and teams.
  • Oversee and develop staff on important tax and ASC 740 concepts, and provide performance reviews/feedback.
  • Maintain the income tax budget, and assist with administrative matters.
  • Partner with tax, accounting, and finance teams within Block and outside service providers to ensure accuracy of data and timeliness of financial statement reporting.
  • Contribute to the transformation of the income tax function to scale for growth, which includes tax technology adoption, process simplification and standardization, and the use of data and technology.
  • Manage and review the tax provision and reporting aspects of mergers & acquisitions, internal reorganizations, financial instrument issuances and settlements, and other specialty areas.
  • Provide ad hoc support to the Tax Compliance and Tax Advisory teams on multiple business and tax-driven projects.

Square provides payment and point-of-sale (POS) solutions designed for businesses of all sizes, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like retail stores, restaurants, and online merchants. Its main product is a POS system that includes hardware such as card readers and terminals, along with software that allows businesses to accept various payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments. Square also offers additional services like invoicing, payroll management, and business analytics, making it a comprehensive tool for managing business operations. What sets Square apart from its competitors is its user-friendly interface and transparent fee structure, which charges a small fee for each transaction processed. This simplicity appeals to small business owners who value predictable costs. The goal of Square is to empower SMEs by providing them with the tools they need to manage sales and customer relationships effectively.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$601.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Square's expansion into new markets, such as offering Tap to Pay in France, indicates strong growth potential and international reach.
  • The company's investment in Bitcoin and blockchain technology positions it at the forefront of financial innovation, potentially leading to significant long-term gains.
  • Square's extensive ecosystem of third-party integrations, particularly in the food and beverage sector, enhances its value proposition and operational efficiency for businesses.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive fintech market requires Square to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being outpaced by rivals.
  • Square's significant investment in Bitcoin introduces volatility and financial risk, which could impact its overall financial stability.

What makes Square unique

  • Square's user-friendly hardware and software solutions, including its flagship POS system, set it apart in the fintech market by offering a seamless and comprehensive business management experience.
  • The company's transparent transaction-based revenue model appeals to small business owners who prefer predictable costs, unlike competitors with more complex fee structures.
  • Square's strategic focus on integrating advanced technologies like machine learning and Bitcoin into its ecosystem demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead of market trends.