Director of Tax

At Chewy, we strive to become the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents and our partners – vets and service providers – alike. Our success is measured by the happiness of the people and pets we serve, not simply by the amount of pet supplies we deliver. That’s why we continue to think of outside-the-Chewy-box ways to delight, surprise, and thank our loyal pet lovers! 

Chewy is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Tax, Planning & Compliance to join our team in Bellevue, WA. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Tax, this role will be responsible for developing and implementing effective tax planning strategies, ensuring compliance with evolving tax laws and regulations, and minimizing tax liabilities. A key focus will be optimizing legal entity structures and intercompany arrangements to support our rapidly growing business. This leadership position requires staying ahead of changes in tax legislation, advising on the tax implications of key business decisions, and fostering strong partnerships with external tax advisors and authorities. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic vision, technical expertise, and collaborative leadership to help drive Chewy’s continued success.

What you’ll do:

• Tax Strategy Development: Formulate and implement comprehensive tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities and ensure compliance.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws and regulations.
• Tax Return Oversight: Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate tax-related risks.
• Advisory Services: Provide expert tax advice to management on matters such as mergers and acquisitions, investments, and other business transactions.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research on tax laws and stay updated with changes in tax legislation and policy.
• Collaboration: Work closely with accounting and finance teams to align tax strategies with overall business objectives.
• Transfer Pricing: Develop global transfer pricing policies.
• Legal Entity Rationalization: preemptively consider optimal entity structures that are scalable for future activities.
• Financial Planning: Assist in financial planning and analysis from a tax perspective.
• Reporting: Prepare and present tax reports to senior management.
• External Liaison: Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as required.

What you’ll need:

• 12+ years of experience in tax, including international tax planning.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• An advance certification (e.g., CPA)
• Masters Degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of tax and regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and leadership abilities