Director of Tax & Treasury

About this role

Why work at Higgsfield AI?

Higgsfield AI is the fastest-scaling generative AI company in history, hitting $500M in annual revenue run rate, 25M+ users worldwide, 6M+ generations per day, and powering 390 Fortune 500 brands.

We're building at the absolute frontier of AI-powered video creation and next-generation creative tools. Joining Higgsfield means becoming part of a high-impact team shaping the future of AI-native experiences, at a company that isn't just moving fast, but rewriting what fast looks like.

The Role

Higgsfield AI is seeking a Director, Tax & Treasury to build and lead our global tax and treasury function as we continue to scale at an unprecedented pace.

This is a highly strategic leadership role responsible for developing the infrastructure, processes, and controls that support a world-class finance organization. You'll own the company's global tax strategy, treasury operations, banking relationships, cash management, and liquidity planning while partnering closely with Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a builder's mindset. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, enjoy solving complex global challenges, and be excited to create scalable systems that support the next phase of Higgsfield's growth.

What You'll Do

Tax Leadership

- Own Higgsfield's global tax strategy across U.S. federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions.

- Lead the quarterly and annual tax provision process in accordance with ASC 740.

- Oversee all direct and indirect tax compliance, including income tax, sales and use tax, VAT/GST, transfer pricing, and international reporting.

- Partner with external advisors to ensure timely filings while continuously improving internal processes and mitigating tax risk.

- Develop strategies to optimize the company's global tax position while supporting continued international expansion.

- Lead tax planning initiatives related to legal entity structure, intellectual property, financing activities, and new business initiatives.

- Support tax audits, regulatory inquiries, and evolving global tax requirements.

Treasury & Cash Management

- Own the company's global treasury strategy, including liquidity planning, cash forecasting, and working capital management.

- Manage domestic and international banking relationships while evaluating new banking products and treasury solutions.

- Oversee global cash positioning, investments, foreign exchange exposure, and payment operations.

- Develop treasury policies, internal controls, and scalable processes that support a rapidly growing global organization.

- Partner with Accounting to manage debt, investments, and intercompany funding strategies.

Strategic Finance Partnership

- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

- Support fundraising activities, corporate structuring, M&A transactions, and international expansion from a tax and treasury perspective.

- Evaluate the tax implications of new products, partnerships, and commercial initiatives.

- Build scalable internal controls and documentation to support future audit, SOX, and public company readiness.

- Drive continuous process improvements through automation, systems implementations, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

- 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate tax, treasury, or finance leadership.

- CPA required; MST or other advanced tax credential preferred.

- Combination of Big 4 public accounting and in-house technology company experience strongly preferred.

- Deep expertise in U.S. corporate taxation, ASC 740, international tax, transfer pricing, and indirect tax.

- Experience leading treasury operations, cash forecasting, liquidity management, and banking relationships.

- Strong understanding of multinational corporate structures and global finance operations.

- Experience supporting M&A transactions, entity structuring, and international expansion.

- Proven ability to build and scale finance processes in a high-growth environment.

- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.

- Experience with NetSuite and other modern ERP systems is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive and thoughtfully structured compensation package designed to align with impact and growth.

Base Salary: The anticipated salary range for this role is $175,000 - $250,000, depending on experience, skills, and location.

In addition to cash compensation, we offer equity and a comprehensive benefits package to support you both professionally and personally.

Higgsfield AI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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