Indirect Tax Advisory Consultant

Who we are About the company the company is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use the company to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team Our tax team works with Stripes across the company to develop an efficient tax structure, as our international business scales and expands into new markets. We are looking for a well-rounded and seasoned tax professional to help us lead this effort. What you’ll do This function will be responsible for indirect tax advisory as it pertains to our international entities. Responsibilities include determining the taxability of new products coming to market, supporting management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters with local tax authorities, and working with our indirect tax systems and compliance leads on day-to-day matters. The ideal candidate should be able to work well with cross-functional teams. The candidate must be able to communicate and promote indirect tax advisory needs across the company and its subsidiaries, and communicate complex indirect tax concepts in ways that are meaningful and useful to non-tax professionals. The candidate will be able to work with a high level of collegiality, working on projects spanning multiple teams. The position will be based in the US and report to the International Indirect Tax Advisory Lead. Responsibilities Be an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) and resource to our business and finance teams in the company, managing aspects of our indirect tax planning and operations Support the company's expansion internationally Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally Collaborate with the international indirect tax compliance leads and the international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, assisting with the ongoing enhancement of the indirect tax compliance processes Support management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities internationally Work with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define requirements and collaborate on the design of tax solutions for our users Promote indirect tax awareness and knowledge, including training and liaising with business and tax partners on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements 4–6 years of relevant indirect tax knowledge, laws, and regulations Bachelor's degree and professional qualification in tax or law Previous in-house experience within a multinational business and either legal or accounting firm experience Experience with indirect taxes as they relate to the distribution of digital services and physical products Accounting experience and proficiency with ERP systems and related data analytics skills Ability to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management Excellent written and oral communication skills Project management experience, detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects Ability to extract, analyze, and review data and make appropriate recommendations Ability to work in a fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment Willingness to learn and ability to quickly acquire knowledge Ability to work autonomously or within a team Preferred qualifications An advanced degree Experience working in technology, payments, or financial services Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment A willingness to work with a diverse crew of tax nerds who care deeply about the company's tax issues and each other #J-18808-Ljbffr Stripe