# Senior Director, Global Tax Planning & Controversy at Block

- Company: Block
- What the company does: Backed by 500 Global.
- Company website: https://blockblock.io
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Bay Area, CA, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-01
- Apply by: 2026-10-16
- Apply: http://block.xyz/careers/jobs/5385861008?gh_jid=5385861008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/block-senior-director-global-tax-planning-and-controversy/

## About the role

Block is looking for a Senior Director, Global Tax Planning and Controversy. Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, you will lead Block's global tax planning, international tax, transfer pricing strategy, M&A and investment tax activities, U.S. federal and state income tax planning, and direct tax controversy agenda and significant tax examinations and disputes.

## What they're looking for

- 15+ years of multinational corporate income tax experience spanning complex global tax planning, M&A, and tax controversy
- In-house tax experience at a publicly traded multinational, advising senior executives and cross-functional partners on material tax matters
- Deep U.S. international tax expertise: cross-border tax, foreign tax credits, treaties, withholding, permanent establishment, cross-border financing, and transfer pricing
- Deep U.S. federal corporate tax knowledge: Subchapter C, consolidated returns, reorganizations, financing transactions, and attribute limitation rules
- A track record of developing and executing sophisticated tax-planning strategies and leading domestic and cross-border transactions end-to-end, including negotiating tax terms and developing negotiation positions
- Success managing significant U.S. and foreign income tax audits, developing defensible technical positions, and resolving disputes with tax authorities

Tags: Foundational - Guidance - Tax