--- title: 'International Tax & Compliance Lead at Magic Eden' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/international-tax-compliance-lead-magic-eden-united-states-kknpfzgsnqes' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-16' --- # International Tax & Compliance Lead at Magic Eden - **Company:** Magic Eden - **Location:** United States - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-16 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/magiceden/27ea06ac-89bf-4e59-a6bd-9ec4a607c9ce ## Job description ## About the Role Magic Eden became one of the fastest companies in history to reach unicorn status, just 9 months after launch. We're now turning that momentum toward Dicey, a crypto-native casino and sportsbook platform we're building entirely in-house, not white-labeling someone else's tech. We're looking for a detail-obsessed, commercially-aware finance professional to own tax and compliance across the group. This high-ownership role covers multi-entity tax compliance, PFIC considerations, intercompany and crypto treasury governance, and oversight of AP, payroll, and external accounting providers across jurisdictions. It reports directly to the Head of Finance. Our core footprint spans the US, Cayman Islands, and Costa Rica, with touchpoints in the UK and Australia. This role suits someone comfortable in a fast-changing, high-growth environment who can build strong compliance foundations without slowing the business down. ## Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance - Own tax compliance across all group entities (US, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, with lighter UK/AU oversight), managing PFIC reporting and evolving obligations as the business expands into new jurisdictions - Partner with external tax advisors to ensure filings, elections, and disclosures are accurate and on time Intercompany & Treasury - Manage intercompany loan agreements, balances, and settlements across entities, maintaining documentation, transfer pricing considerations, and reconciliations - Oversee crypto treasury compliance (wallet/exchange reconciliation, FMV recording) and maintain visibility into cash and crypto positions group-wide Multi-Entity, Multi-Jurisdiction Compliance - Act as the finance owner for statutory and regulatory compliance across the group's entities - Ensure local statutory filings, audits, and regulatory requirements are met in each jurisdiction the business operates in - Identify and mitigate compliance risk as the business continues to grow and expand into new markets AP & Payroll Oversight - Oversee AP processes (day-to-day owned by outsourced contractors) and own payroll across all entities and jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local employment and tax regulations External Accounting Support Management - Serve as primary point of contact for external accounting firms and outsourced finance providers, managing deliverables, quality, and timelines across entities - Identify opportunities to bring processes in-house or improve external support arrangements as the business scales ## What We're Looking For - CA/CPA qualified with relevant post-qualification tax and compliance experience; exposure to US, Cayman Islands, or Costa Rica structures ideal - 6+ years in Big 4 Audit/Consulting, including 2+ years PFIC experience - Strong international tax knowledge, with PFIC rules/reporting experience preferred - Experience with intercompany loan structures and related compliance/documentation - Exposure to crypto/digital asset treasury and reconciliation a plus - Experience operating across multiple entities/jurisdictions in a high-growth environment - Experience overseeing payroll and accounts payable functions - Comfortable managing external accounting firms/outsourced providers to a high standard - Strong Excel skills; Campfire experience advantageous What Success Looks Like - Tax filings and PFIC reporting completed accurately and on time across all entities - Intercompany loans and crypto treasury positions reconciled, documented, and audit-ready - No compliance surprises across jurisdictions, risks are identified and managed proactively - AP and payroll run smoothly across the group with strong controls - External accounting partners deliver consistent, high-quality, on-time work ## What You Get - A fast-paced and collaborative environment - Competitive compensation and equity package - Flexible PTO - Remote-first company ## About Magic Eden ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Magic Eden is a leading cross-chain NFT marketplace and on-chain trading platform evolving into a crypto entertainment ecosystem. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Jack Lu (CEO), Sidney Zhang (CTO), Zhuoxun Yin (COO), and Zhuojie Zhou (Chief Engineer) ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Blockchain, NFT Marketplace, Crypto Entertainment - Target customers: B2C (NFT collectors, traders, and gamers in the Web3 community) - Mission or purpose statement: To build the best place to trade and create onchain — fast, intuitive, and ready for wherever the space goes next. ## Products & Services - **Magic Eden NFT Marketplace**: A cross-chain platform for minting, buying, selling, and collecting NFTs across Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Polygon. Known for being the #1 marketplace on Bitcoin and a dominant force on Solana. Type: Web3 Platform. - **Magic Eden Wallet**: A self-custodial cross-chain wallet (now in export-only mode as of April 2026, being delisted) for managing digital assets. Type: Crypto Wallet (discontinued). - **Slingshot Finance**: A mobile trading app acquired in April 2025, enabling users to trade 8M+ tokens across multiple chains without bridging. Type: DeFi Aggregator / Mobile App. - **$ME Token Ecosystem**: A native token powering the platform’s shared economy, with 15% of all platform revenue directly injected into the token ecosystem as of February 2026. Type: Crypto Token / Incentive Layer. - **Dicey Casino Platform**: A new iGaming and sportsbook platform launched under the Magic Eden umbrella, representing a strategic pivot into crypto entertainment and gaming. Type: iGaming Platform. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: $1.6 billion (as of June 21, 2022 — Series B) [tracxn.com] - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $215M (including a $45M Initial Coin Offering in 2023) or Annual Revenue of $75M [linkedin.com] - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Greylock, Electric Capital, Paradigm, Sequoia Capital, Alameda Research [tracxn.com, sequoiacap.com] - **Growth Signals**: Acquired Slingshot Finance in April 2025; launched Dicey iGaming platform; pivoted to focus on Solana after discontinuing Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT support (early 2026); 133 employees as of May 2026 [tracxn.com]; active job postings in iGaming, sportsbook, and product roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-Mover on Solana**: Established dominance on the Solana blockchain early, creating strong network effects and brand recognition among Solana NFT collectors. - **Cross-Chain & Multi-Asset Strategy**: Unlike pure-play NFT marketplaces, Magic Eden is expanding into token trading (via Slingshot) and iGaming (Dicey), creating a diversified crypto entertainment ecosystem. - **Strong Brand & Community**: Ranked #2 among 1,219 active competitors globally, with a loyal user base and high-profile investors [tracxn.com]. - **Revenue Sharing with $ME Holders**: A unique tokenomics model where 15% of platform revenue is injected into the $ME ecosystem, aligning user incentives with platform growth. ## Strategic Focus - **Pivot to Crypto Entertainment**: Magic Eden is explicitly moving beyond NFTs to become a "Crypto Entertainment ecosystem," uniting collectibles, games, and digital experiences under the $ME token economy. - **Focus on Solana**: After ending support for Ethereum and Bitcoin NFTs (early 2026), the company is doubling down on its Solana roots, suggesting a strategic refocus on its core blockchain. - **iGaming & Sportsbook Expansion**: The launch of Dicey and active job postings for "Head of Finance, Dicey," "Senior Counsel, iGaming & Sportsbook," and "VIP Manager - iGaming" signal a major push into regulated online gambling. - **Mobile & DeFi Integration**: The Slingshot acquisition provides a mobile-first trading platform, bridging NFTs, tokens, and potentially gaming assets in one app. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Magic Eden is a fast-paced, high-growth startup at the intersection of crypto, gaming, and entertainment. The culture is driven by a "Crypto Native" ethos, with a focus on innovation and rapid iteration. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: The company operates in 17 countries, including the US, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and Singapore, suggesting a highly distributed and remote-friendly workforce. The headquarters is in San Francisco. - **Notable Perks or Engineering Culture**: Engineering is a core focus (26 technical staff out of 133 total) [linkedin.com]. The company hires top talent from Coinbase, Binance, Meta, Google, and OpenSea, indicating a high-caliber engineering and product team. The pivot into iGaming and the $ME token economy offers employees exposure to cutting-edge blockchain economics and regulated gaming. - **Growth Trajectory**: Despite a pivot that involved scaling down the NFT marketplace, the company is actively building new revenue streams (Dicey, Slingshot) and has a clear, ambitious vision. The 4.7% monthly headcount growth rate and active job postings suggest a company in rebuilding/expansion mode [linkedin.com]. ## Sources 1. [magiceden.io](https://magiceden.io/about) 2. [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/magiceden/__fxBrHJQDUrgnIPnuxkO_X83xX31Bh-VgRYAjpcFKXqo) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/magic-eden) 4. [sequoiacap.com](https://sequoiacap.com/companies/magic-eden/) 5. 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