Senior Manager / Director, Indirect Tax (New York)

We are Rokt, a hyper-growth ecommerce leader. Rokt is the global leader in ecommerce, unlocking real-time relevance in the moment that matters most. Rokt’s AI Brain and ecommerce Network powers billions of transactions connecting hundreds of millions of customers, and is trusted by the world's leading companies.

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At Rokt, we practice transparency in career paths and compensation. We believe in transparency, which is why we have a well-defined career ladder with transparent compensation and clear career paths based on competency and ability. Rokt’s stars constantly strive to raise the bar, pushing the envelope of what is possible.

Position

Senior Manager / Director, Indirect Tax

Target total compensation ranges from $170,000 – $228,000, including a fixed annual salary of $153,000 – $188,000, an employee equity plan grant, and world‑class benefits. Equity grants are issued in good faith, subject to company policies, board approval, and individual eligibility.

About The Role

As the Indirect Tax Lead at Rokt, you will serve as the leader of our global indirect tax function, managing U.S. state and local sales and use tax, administering our tax engine, and coordinating with external service providers on international indirect taxes including VAT, GST, as well as Digital Services Taxes (DSTs). You will partner closely with business teams in supporting customer‑facing transactions. This is a highly cross‑functional role that requires technical depth, systems expertise, and the ability to operate and influence effectively in a fast‑scaling, technology‑first environment. This is an exciting role with a tremendous opportunity to grow your tax and tech skills. You don't need to be an expert in every area, you do need to have intellectual curiosity and enjoy tech‑led problem solving and process design.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end U.S. state and local sales and use tax obligations, including nexus analysis, registration, filing coordination, and reconciliation across all applicable jurisdictions.
• Administer and optimize Rokt’s tax engine — including product taxability configurations, jurisdictional rules, exemption certificate management, and ongoing system maintenance.
• Partner with Finance, Engineering, and Product teams to ensure Avalara is properly integrated with billing and ERP systems, and that tax calculations are accurate and current.
• Serve as the primary internal liaison to external service providers managing VAT, GST, and Digital Services Tax (DST) compliance across Rokt’s international markets.
• Review and approve indirect tax filings prepared both internally and by external providers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Monitor and assess the impact of evolving global indirect tax legislation and DST regimes on Rokt’s business model, advising leadership on risk, planning and compliance requirements.
• Manage and support tax authority audits and inquiries related to indirect taxes — including preparation of responses, document production, and coordination with external counsel as needed.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions from an indirect tax perspective, including due diligence, nexus exposure analysis, and post‑acquisition indirect tax integration.
• Utilize tech and AI to develop and maintain indirect tax policies, process documentation, and internal controls in line with SOX and operational best practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate indirect tax processes using technology and AI‑driven tools.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Legal, FP&A, and Finance operations on ad hoc indirect tax matters and special projects.

Requirements

• 8+ years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and/or in‑house corporate tax function.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. state and local sales and use tax law, nexus standards, and taxability rules for digital/SaaS products.
• Hands‑on experience managing and configuring indirect tax engines — including system administration, rule configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to coordinate with external service providers on international VAT, GST, and DST compliance obligations.
• Experience managing or supporting indirect tax audits and responding to tax authority inquiries.
• Exposure to indirect tax due diligence and M&A transactions.
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and a genuine interest in leveraging AI and automation tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple compliance deadlines simultaneously.

Benefits

• Become a shareholder. Every Rokt’star gets equity in the company.
• Enjoy catered lunch every day and healthy snacks in the office. Plus join the gym on us!
• Access generous retirement plans like a 4% dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) matching plan and get fully funded premium health insurance!
• Dog‑friendly office.
• Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave etc.).
• Work with the greatest talent in town.
• See the world! We have offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London.

We believe we’re better together. We love spending time together and are in the office most days (teams are in the office minimum 4 days per week).

We at Rokt choose to create a company that is as diverse and inclusive as the world we live in by attracting, growing & keeping the best talent.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.