Flock Safety

Director of Tax & Treasury

United States

$200,000 – $220,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Public Safety, BiotechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: $200K - $220K

Flock Safety is an all-in-one technology solution dedicated to eliminating crime and enhancing community safety. Our intelligent platform unites cities, businesses, schools, and law enforcement agencies to collaboratively build a safer future. Trusted nationwide, our full-service, maintenance-free technology helps solve and deter crime, contributing to safer communities for everyone.

Our comprehensive public safety platform provides actionable evidence to reduce and solve crime across neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and entire cities. We operate with transparency and privacy, transforming unbiased data into objective answers.

Flock offers a career-defining experience with a significant community impact. While safety is our core business, we foster a supportive remote team environment that values strong relationships and a bias towards action. Our employees thrive in a positive, inclusive setting.

Having raised over $700M from prominent investors like Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, and Matrix Partners, Flock now surpasses a $7.5B valuation. We are strategically scaling and seeking talented individuals to help us achieve our goal of reducing crime in the United States by 25% within the next three years.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
  • Review and ensure the accuracy of tax returns.
  • Develop and implement effective tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities while adhering to laws and regulations.
  • Support and develop global tax strategies and corporate legal structures, including inter-company arrangements.
  • Prepare and/or review routine tax filings (sales/use tax, property taxes, etc.).
  • Understand the Company’s products and offerings to identify potential areas of tax risk or opportunity.
  • Manage and oversee outside tax providers and auditors.
  • Manage tax audits and other related inquiries from tax authorities.
  • Stay current with changes in tax laws and regulations and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Research complex tax issues and consult with internal/external professionals as needed.
  • Advise on the tax implications of organizational business decisions, including mergers and acquisitions.
  • Oversee monthly sales/use and tangible personal property tax returns for all locations and entities, ensuring accuracy of assessments.
  • Lead special tax projects or studies, such as transfer pricing and R&D tax credits.
  • Lead global treasury operations, including cash positioning, forecasting, and bank account administration across multiple entities and bank accounts, focusing on building a scalable structure for growth.
  • Monitor and report on short-term investment positions, flows, and cash balances.
  • Monitor and mitigate existing and emerging risks, including market risk, liquidity risk, and credit risk.
  • Own and evolve tax and treasury policies, processes, and controls.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve tax and treasury procedures, including designing new procedures and implementing efficient solutions (software, outsourcing).
  • Lead or support cross-functional strategic initiatives and special projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance or Accounting.
  • Preference for a Master’s degree in Taxation and/or an active CPA.
  • 10+ years of overall public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or related industry experience.
  • Deep understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
  • Experience evaluating and advising on complex tax positions and M&A transactions.

Skills

Tax Law Compliance
Tax Planning Strategies
Tax Return Review
Global Tax Strategies
Corporate Legal Compliance

Flock Safety

License plate reader cameras for crime prevention

About Flock Safety

Flock Safety provides a system aimed at enhancing public safety through crime prevention while ensuring privacy and reducing bias. The main product is a network of license plate reader cameras that capture essential vehicle information, which helps in solving crimes. These cameras utilize machine learning technology to ensure that the data collected is objective and ethically used. Flock Safety serves a variety of clients, including neighborhoods, businesses, and law enforcement agencies in over 1,000 cities. The company operates on a subscription model, where clients pay for the installation, maintenance, and access to data and analytics. This approach not only generates a steady revenue stream but also allows clients to benefit from ongoing updates and support. Flock Safety's goal is to create safer communities by providing effective crime prevention tools that respect individual privacy and foster trust between the public and law enforcement.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$372.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
12 paid holidays
Fully-paid health benefits
16 weeks of parental leave
Work from home allowance
Learning & development stipend
Home office stipend

Risks

Privacy concerns may lead to legal challenges affecting ALPR technology operations.
Integration of drone technology may increase operational costs and financial strain.
Economic downturns could reduce client spending on subscription-based services.

Differentiation

Flock Safety integrates ALPR cameras with AI for unbiased crime-solving data.
The company offers a full-service, maintenance-free technology solution for public safety.
Flock Safety's platform combines community power to enhance safety across cities and businesses.

Upsides

Acquisition of Aerodome enhances drone technology for public safety solutions.
Partnership with MS2 expands AI Traffic Analytics capabilities for state agencies.
Solar-Powered Condor video solutions increase market penetration in infrastructure-lacking areas.

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