Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) Advisory Consultant

About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform that enables businesses—from the world’s largest enterprises to ambitious startups—to accept payments, grow revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. About the Team The tax team works with Stripe across the company to develop an efficient tax structure as our international business scales and expands into new markets. This role focuses on Stripe Managed Payments (SMP), our Merchant of Record (MoR) product, which simplifies global selling by handling tax, fraud, and compliance on behalf of our users. We are looking for a seasoned tax professional to navigate the complexities of shifting tax liability and help lead this effort. The position will be based in the US and report to the Indirect Tax advisory lead. Responsibilities Be an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for our Merchant of Record product, specifically managing the complexity of shifting tax liability via marketplace and agency rules. Support Stripe’s expansion into new international markets, ensuring SMP remains compliant with varying global tax regulations. Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally. Collaborate with the international indirect tax compliance team and the international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, assisting with the ongoing enhancement of the indirect tax compliance processes. Support the 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 and build of tax solutions for the MoR product. 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. Minimum Requirements 4-6 years of 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 accountancy firm experience. Experience with indirect taxes related to the distribution of digital services. Proven experience navigating the complexities of VAT/GST for a digital service provider acting as a Marketplace/Merchant of Record. 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 Advanced degree. Experience working in technology, payments, or financial services. Experience working in a high‑growth, rapidly scaling environment. Willingness to collaborate with a diverse crew of tax professionals who care deeply about Stripe’s tax issues. Hybrid work at Stripe The role is available either in an office or a remote location (35+ miles or 56+ km from a Stripe office). Remote location is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. You would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on‑sites, meet‑ups, and events, but our expectation is that you will regularly work from home. Stripe does not cover relocation costs to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently live or plan to live. Pay and benefits The annual US base salary range for this role is $100,500 - $150,700. Applicants not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process. Additional benefits may include equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stripe