Global Tax Manager

blankstreet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Blank Street is seeking a sharp, hands-on Global Tax Manager to lead indirect tax across the US and UK, and to build the tax function as our first dedicated tax hire. You will own filings, remittances, and tax planning while partnering with accounting, product, and digital teams.

The role emphasizes technical rigor, ownership, and continuous improvement. Based in our New York office, you will shape expansion planning and compliance strategies globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required; professional certifications preferred (CPA/ACA/EA/CTA).
• 6+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally combining public accounting with in-house multi-entity exposure.
• Experience across US multi-state, local sales/use tax, UK VAT, and global transfer pricing.
• Ability to own timelines, reviews, and quality across indirect and direct tax workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax workstreams across US multi-state/local taxes and UK VAT end-to-end.
• Revamp indirect tax processes across in-store, app, subscriptions, and e-commerce channels.
• Own tax workstreams for new market entries: research, memos, registrations, implementation.

Skills

Tax compliance

Transfer pricing

Regulatory knowledge

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACA/EA/CTA or equivalent

Job description

About Us

At Blank Street, we're on a mission to become the defining food and beverage brand of our generation. From the very beginning, we've set out to add a spark to ordinary experiences through elevated products, attention to detail, and a commitment to making every moment memorable. We're motivated by the millions of customers we serve across cities, and know that our potential is unlimited. It all starts with our people and their commitment to make magic happen each and every day. Like the sound of this? Keep reading

Add a Spark to the Ordinary...

Blank Street is seeking a sharp, hands‑on Global Tax Manager to join as our first dedicated tax hire and build our tax function from the ground up. This role owns all indirect tax workstreams across our existing footprint (US multi‑state and local sales and use tax, and UK VAT) with a mandate to revamp and optimize how tax works across every sales channel: in‑store, app and subscriptions, as well as e‑commerce sales. As Blank Street continues to expand into new regions and territories, you'll lead the tax side of every market entry, from initial research and technical memos through to registration, implementation, and ongoing filings and remittances.

Beyond indirect tax, you'll support on global transfer pricing initiatives, and liaise with our external tax accountants on our direct tax compliance - owning timelines, review, and quality - while preparing ancillary returns and studies in‑house (think US R&D tax credit and UK capital allowance studies). Over time, you'll build the internal capabilities, processes, and systems to bring core tax filings fully in‑house. This is a high‑impact, high‑ownership role for someone who takes pride in technical rigor, precision, and continuous improvement, affording you the ownership to be equal parts researcher, builder, and operator. The ideal professional is someone who wants to be the go‑to resource for all things tax as we grow globally, while developing the function from the ground up.

This is an in‑person role based in our New York office, reporting to the Global Controller and partnering closely with Accounting, Product and Digital teams, as well as our external tax advisors.

What You'll Own

• Lead all indirect tax workstreams across our existing footprint (US multi‑state and local sales and use tax and UK VAT) owning calculations, filings, remittances, reconciliations, and exemption management end-to-end.
• Revamp and optimize our current indirect tax processes across all sales channels (in‑store, app and subscriptions, as well as e‑commerce), including taxability mapping, POS and tax engine configuration, automation, and controls.
• Own the tax workstream for new market entries: research jurisdiction‑specific requirements, draft technical tax memos, tax ID registrations, and lead each new jurisdiction through implementation to ongoing filings and remittances.
• Support and drive global transfer pricing initiatives, including inter‑company arrangements and agreements, policy design, and documentation across our US, UK, and EU entities.
• Collaborate with the Controller on overseeing direct tax filings prepared by our external tax accountants across all jurisdictions. Own timelines, first‑level review and quality, while supporting the income tax provision calculations and cash tax forecasting.
• Prepare ancillary returns, forms, and studies in‑house, including US R&D tax credit studies, UK capital allowance studies, franchise and gross receipts taxes, and personal property tax filings.
• Own the global tax calendar across all entities and jurisdictions; registrations, estimated payments, extensions, and filings – so nothing slips as we scale.
• Monitor nexus, permanent establishment, and registration thresholds as we grow, proactively surfacing exposures and remediation options (including voluntary disclosure agreements) before they trigger regulatory scrutiny.
• Be the point of contact for tax audits, notices, and authority inquiries across jurisdictions, including state and local sales tax audits, IRS and state notices, and HMRC inquiries.
• Develop, document, and maintain tax policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring consistency, audit readiness, and compliance across all regions.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Accounting, Product and Digital teams, as well as with our external advisors – on expansion planning, structuring, compliance, and day‑to‑day tax questions.
• Build the internal capabilities, systems, and documentation needed to transition core tax filings in‑house over time, laying the foundation for Blank Street's tax function as we scale.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, Tax, or a related field; CPA/ACA, EA, CTA, or equivalent qualification strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally combining public accounting (Big 4 or similar) with an in‑house role in a multi‑entity or fast‑growth environment (retail, hospitality, or multi‑site busines