Head of US Tax and Accounting - Fully Remote (UK role)

Head of US Accounting and Tax Services (UK based, fully remote role)

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional for the role of Head of US Accounting and Tax Services. This is a remote position, allowing the successful candidate to work from home within the UK.

Overview of the Role: Our client is expanding its support for tech-focused start-ups and scale-ups with operations in the US. This new senior leadership position is designed for an experienced accounting professional who can take full ownership of all US-related financial services from day one. The role combines technical expertise, service leadership, and cross-border collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• US Service Delivery Ownership: Manage all US-facing services, including payroll, federal and state corporate tax filings, sales tax compliance, year-end financial processes, and personal tax advice.
• Technology & Process Development: Lead the evaluation and implementation of new US-compatible technologies, trial new tools, and build scalable processes.
• Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key US-focused clients, support onboarding, and provide joined-up global service.
• Team Development and Leadership: Build out a dedicated US accounting team, establish SOPs, training modules, and mentor junior team members.
• Strategic Input: Shape the client's global expansion strategy, provide insights on US tax and compliance trends, and support business development.
• Sales and Upselling Support: Identify and execute upselling opportunities, develop strategies to improve client value, and support Client Managers in pursuing expansion opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be:

• CPA qualified, or equivalent, with at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• They should have 5+ years of experience in a US-focused accounting or finance leadership role, with strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, federal and state corporate tax requirements, multi-state sales tax, and US payroll systems.
• Experience working with US tech start-ups and familiarity with cloud-based accounting tools such as Xero is strongly preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong client management and relationship management skills.
• Strategic thinker with a balance of hands-on work and long-term vision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for technology and innovation.

This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a practice area, starting from a solid foundation of demand. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape this firms' US accounting capabilities and support innovation and growth, I would love to hear from you. Please send through a copy of your updated CV.

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