Lyra Health

Sr. Director, Global Tax

U.S.

Full-Time

Remote

$188,000 – $258,500 per year

TLDR

Own and oversee all aspects of international and domestic tax to support the growth of Lyra Health, guiding a team and working on cross-functional projects.

About Lyra Health Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions. About the Role Lyra is looking for a global senior tax director, reporting directly to the corporate controller. This role currently has a well established team of two and will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of international and domestic tax and supporting the growth of our business. A strong foundation in tax, accounting, and business is necessary for the role as the company will look to the global head of tax for guidance and support of operations. An ideal candidate will have a track record of successfully operating in dynamic environments and should be comfortable with international tax issues, acquisitions and working cross-functionally to resolve issues. The candidate should also be flexible and adaptable as priorities change and be willing and able to work on projects outside of the tax area and should also be willing to adapt working hours to accommodate time zone differences. Responsibilities

Own Lyra’s global tax function, including leading and mentoring established team of tax talent and overseeing growth of tax team

Own ASC 740 tax provision and global tax compliance and filings across all jurisdictions in collaboration with outside tax advisors

Supervise execution and documentation of global transfer pricing structure

Maintain intercompany agreements between domestic regulated entities and international entities

Own indirect tax including sales tax, GST, VAT and other gross receipts taxes

Oversee US federal, state, and international tax controversy

Partner closely with accounting on quarterly and annual reporting, statutory audits, and documentation.

Advise on tax implications of new product launches, cross-border flows, geographic expansion, and new business initiatives.

Identify and own US R&D credit and other global tax incentives

Lead due diligence on potential acquisitions and own post-merger tax-related activities to ensure tax matters are consistently addressed

Strengthen systems, processes, and internal controls to support growth and increasing complexity

Review and advise on tax implications of commercial terms in customer agreements

Support public company readiness objectives

Qualifications

CPA or JD; advanced degree in taxation a plus

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

15+ years of overall experience

5+ years experience in international tax

Ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable guidance

Experience at a tech or healthcare company and/or experience at large public accounting firm

Ability to think through complex problems, determine proper processes, and derive accounting conclusions

Able to multi-task, prioritize, and manage projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment

Experience building out processes, procedures, and workflows that enable sustainable scaling of the business

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed as per the Lyra Health Workforce Privacy Notice. Through this application, to the extent permitted by law, we will collect personal information from you including, but not limited to, your name, email address, gender identity, employment information, and phone number for the purposes of recruiting and assessing suitability, aptitude, skills, qualifications, and interests for employment with Lyra. We may also collect information about your race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation, which is considered sensitive personal information under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) and special category data under the UK and EU GDPR. Providing this information is optional and completely voluntary, and if you provide it you consent to Lyra processing it for the purposes as described at the point of collection, for example for diversity and inclusion initiatives. If you are a California resident and would like to limit how we use this information, please use the Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information form. This information will only be retained for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, as described above. Please note that Lyra does not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by the CPRA. Outside of the United States, for example in the EU, Switzerland and the UK, you may have the right to request access to, or a copy of, your personal information, including in a portable format; request that we delete your information from our systems; object to or restrict processing of your information; or correct inaccurate or outdated personal information in our systems. These rights may be subject to legal limitations. To exercise your data privacy rights outside of the United States, please contact [email protected]. For more information about how we use and retain your information, please see our Workforce Privacy Notice."

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Equity in the company through discretionary restricted stock units

Health Insurance

Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability insurances)

Well-being perks and activities

We like to spread joy throughout the year with well-being perks and activities, surprise swag, free food, regular community celebration…and more!

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Competitive time off with pay policies including vacation, sick days, and company holidays

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Lyra Health

Lyra Health provides comprehensive mental health benefits and support specifically designed for employers, serving over 20 million people globally. Their integrated, AI-powered platform ensures high-quality counseling services and transformative care that leads to faster recovery and reduced healthcare costs for companies.

Founded: Founded 2015
Employees: 201-500 employees
Industry: Internet Software & Services
Total raised: $180M raised

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