About the job
JOIN SPHERE AS A COMPLIANCE LEAD
At Sphere, we are revolutionizing trade infrastructure by simplifying compliance, one of the most complex and essential components of global commerce. Just as containerization transformed goods transport and SWIFT enhanced financial transactions, our advanced AI system, TRAM, is set to redefine compliance. It seamlessly ingests and interprets intricate global trade regulations across 190+ jurisdictions, providing compliance determinations that surpass human expertise.
We manage the entire compliance lifecycle—calculation, registration, filing, and remittance—delivering results with millisecond latency and zero downtime.
Invested by a16z and Y Combinator. Our $21M Series A funding and 30%+ month-over-month growth reflect our success, with clients including ElevenLabs, Replit, Deel, Runway, and Lovable.
Small, agile team with a global impact. Each team member is a domain owner, contributing significantly to our mission. Our San Francisco office operates five days a week.
Growing complexity in compliance. As we expand into areas like input tax, withholding, e-invoicing, and tariffs, the challenge intensifies. We handle millions of transactions today, with billions on the horizon.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are on the lookout for a dedicated Compliance Lead to oversee the comprehensive indirect tax filing and compliance process across various jurisdictions. This pivotal role involves ensuring timely, precise, and scalable return preparation and review, while implementing processes that mitigate risk and enhance efficiency.
As the operational backbone of our tax function, you will take charge of compliance, allowing the broader team to scale effectively.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Within your first days:
Collaborate directly with our head of tax on:
Managing the monthly and periodic tax filing cycle for thousands of returns.
Overseeing timelines, deliverables, and team coordination.
Ensuring that all filings are completed accurately and punctually.
Within months:
Designing and implementing scalable compliance processes.
Collaborating with engineering to enhance automation.
Streamlining manual efforts while boosting reliability.

