Global Head of Tax (Robotics)

TL;DR

Global Head of Tax (Robotics/Finance): Designing and managing the worldwide tax strategy and compliance for a hirify.global robotics company with an accent on multi-entity structures, cross-border hardware movement, and IPO readiness. Focus on optimizing R&D credits, managing indirect taxes across multiple jurisdictions, and establishing a scalable global tax function.

Location: On-site in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is building the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe hirify.global robots to amplify human potential.

What you will do

• Design and manage a multi-entity global tax structure, including SPVs, joint ventures, and holding entities across Canada, UK, USA, Germany, and the Middle East.
• Own corporate income tax and other direct taxes, establishing transfer-pricing policies and intercompany agreements.
• Manage indirect taxes (VAT, GST, US sales tax) and handle customs, duties, and tariffs for global robot and component shipping.
• Identify and optimize R&D tax credits and innovation incentives across relevant jurisdictions to maximize cash benefit.
• Lead tax workstreams for corporate transactions, including fundraising, M&A, and IPO/public-market readiness.
• Own the global tax compliance calendar, manage annual filings, and oversee relationships with tax authorities.

Requirements

• Extensive in-house or practice tax experience leading tax functions across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Deep expertise in direct taxes, indirect taxes (VAT & sales/use tax), customs, tariffs, and transfer pricing.
• Strong knowledge of multi-entity structures, SPVs, JVs, and SPACs.
• Proven track record with both IPO/public-company rigour and startup/scale-up pace.
• Experience with R&D credits and state/local annual filings.
• Must be based in or be able to work on-site in London, UK.

Nice to have

• Professional qualification such as CTA, ACA/ACCA/CIMA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of experience at a Big 4 firm.
• Experience in hardware, robotics, deep tech, or advanced manufacturing.
• Familiarity with tax technology, automation, and compliance tooling.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity through stock options.
• 30+ paid days off, including annual leave and company closure days.
• Private healthcare including virtual and in-person care.
• Pension scheme with 8% total contribution.
• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in-office.
• Direct access to founding leadership and collaboration with world-class AI and robotics experts.