Director of Tax

Virta Health Job Opportunity

Virta Health is on a mission to transform type 2 diabetes and weight-loss care. Current treatment approaches aren't workingover half of US adults have either type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, and obesity rates are at an all-time high. Virta is changing this by helping people reverse their metabolic condition through innovations in technology, personalized nutrition, and virtual care delivery reinvented from the ground up. We have raised over $350 million from top-tier investors, and partner with the largest health plans, employers, and government organizations to help their employees and members restore their health and take back their lives. Join us on our mission to reverse diabetes and obesity in one billion people.

Virta is a company pursuing an incredibly valuable mission. We are growing quickly and it is a great time to get involved. Additionally, the culture is extremely positive and it fosters a good work environment while still maintaining a high bar. You'll able to dive in to an A+ team and own a new internal process from scratch.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of Virta's tax strategy, compliance, planning, and reporting

Ensure timely and accurate filing of federal, state, and local tax returns

Oversee the preparation and review of the company's quarterly and annual tax provision under ASC 740

Advise on the tax implications of business activities, new products, entity structures, and strategic initiatives

Partner with cross-functional teams including, Legal, Strategic Finance, and HR to ensure tax considerations are integrated into business decisions

Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors for tax related matters

Monitor legislative and regulatory tax developments and assess potential impacts on Virta

Maintain Accounting's access to tax jurisdiction portals and work cross-functionally with HR and Legal to ensure proper access is maintained across the company

Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and automation, including the application of artificial intelligence to streamline tax compliance and reporting

Support audits and inquiries from tax authorities

Maintain and enhance internal controls over tax processes

90 Day Plan

Within your first 90 days at Virta, we expect you will do the following :

Conduct a comprehensive review of Virta's current tax posture, processes, and filings

Establish a roadmap for tax automation and improved analytics leveraging AI-driven tools

Build strong relationships with key cross-functional stakeholders

Take ownership of all ongoing tax compliance, provision, and advisory responsibilities

Must-Haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and / or MST preferred

10+ years of relevant tax experience, including Big 4 and / or corporate tax leadership roles

Deep expertise in corporate income tax and ASC 740

Proven ability to manage complex tax compliance and provision processes

Experience with public company tax reporting

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on practical, scalable solutions

Ability to leverage AI technologies and tools to drive process improvement and automation in tax functions

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing teams

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Comfort working in a fully remote setting

Values-driven Culture

Virta's company values drive our culture, so you'll do well if :

You put people first and take care of yourself, your peers, and our patients equally

You have a strong sense of ownership and take initiative while empowering others to do the same

You prioritize positive impact over busy work

You have no ego and understand that everyone has something to bring to the table regardless of experience

You appreciate transparency and promote trust and empowerment through open access of information

You are evidence-based and prioritize data and science over seniority or dogma

You take risks and rapidly iterate

As part of your duties at Virta, you may come in contact with sensitive patient information that is governed by HIPAA. Throughout your career at Virta, you will be expected to follow Virta's security and privacy procedures to ensure our patients' information remains strictly confidential. Security and privacy training will be provided.

As a remote-first company, our team is spread across various locations with office hubs in Denver and San Francisco. Clinical roles : We currently do not hire in the following states : AK, HI, RI. Corporate roles : We currently do not hire in the following states : AK, AR, DE, HI, ME, MS, NM, OK, SD, VT, WI.