Director of Tax & Treasury

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. About 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. Requirements: - 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 stru…