Indirect Tax Manager (B2B)

Booking Holdings; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health Support

Fitness Reimbursement

Health Benefits

Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Additional Benefits

Travel Benefits

Time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Hybrid Working

Job summary

Booking Holdings is seeking an Indirect Tax Manager, B2B, to lead global indirect tax advisory matters for the B2B unit in the U.S. You will build tax infrastructure, manage initiatives, and work closely with Product, Commercial, and Legal.

You will steer end-to-end tax projects, assess tax positions, research developments, and ensure compliance for new programs and partnerships, while collaborating with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in indirect tax preferred (VAT/GST, sales tax).
• In-house experience a plus; strong communication with senior leadership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead indirect tax advisory matters for B2B with focus on compliance and partnerships.
• Own end-to-end tax projects from scoping to implementation and stakeholder management.
• Assess indirect tax positions and interpret business models for tax impact.
• Define requirements for programs, products, and partnerships; identify risks and opportunities.
• Research global indirect tax developments and implement changes to ensure compliance.
• Manage projects and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders to deliver tax-compliant scalable solutions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Oracle ERP

Tax expertise

Communication

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Tax/Law/Accounting

Tools

N/A

Job description

Responsibilities

• The Indirect Tax Manager, B2B will work in the U.S. for the B2B business unit as part of a growing tax advisory team, working closely with Product, Commercial, and Legal. The role will build operational tax infrastructure to support new initiatives and will have significant autonomy
• Manage global indirect tax advisory matters for B2B, including VAT, sales tax, GST, and other indirect taxes, with a focus on compliance and relationships and transactions with Strategic Partners
• Take end-to-end responsibility for projects, from scoping and budgeting through solution execution and implementation, including stakeholder management and relationships with tax advisors
• Assess the company’s indirect tax position and interpret its business models
• Analyze indirect tax implications and define requirements for existing and new programs, products, and partnerships; identify risks and opportunities, make key decisions, and implement requirements in internal systems
• Research global indirect tax developments; assess necessary business and process changes and develop and execute plans to ensure compliance with new tax rules and regulations
• Manage indirect tax projects and develop strategic and operational implementation plans to ensure new service or country launches are tax compliant and timely
• Influence and challenge cross-functional stakeholders, including Commercial, Product, Legal, Finance, and IT, to deliver tax-compliant, scalable solutions while balancing business objectives
• Apply an understanding of how indirect taxes affect in-house financial applications and systems
• Oversee and support team members reconciling revenue, purchases, output VAT/GST, and input VAT/GST with financials
• Coordinate with external advisors on indirect tax matters, obtain tax advice as needed, and support accurate and timely indirect tax reporting and payments
• Build indirect tax awareness within the B2B group, contribute to the tax team’s long-term vision, and share tax technical expertise to support the broader team

Benefits

• Mental Health Support
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Health Benefits
• Insurance Coverage
• Retirement Plan
• Additional Benefits
• Travel Benefits
• Time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams at all levels
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to identify, define, and scope challenges and opportunities and take ownership of tasks and responsibilities
• Experience with indirect tax setup in systems, including ERP systems such as Oracle, is an asset
• Project management expertise and organizational skills are a strong plus
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Tax Economics/Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related business field
• In-house experience is a plus
• Ability to balance attention to detail with a broader strategic perspective, demonstrating sound judgment, ownership, and adaptability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
• Experience in the APAC, EMEA, or US regions is a plus
• E-commerce or travel industry experience is a plus
• Ability to express ideas clearly and adapt communication style to different stakeholders, including senior leadership, commercial teams, product, and engineering, while confidently and assertively presenting tax positions
• Strong technical knowledge of indirect taxes (VAT/GST) in a global environment
• Ability to independently and proactively lead medium- to high-complexity projects with global, cross-functional impact, from problem definition through design, execution, analysis, recommendation, and implementation
• A graduate degree in taxation is an additional asset
• At least 8 years of indirect tax experience in a Big 4 firm, top law firm, or major corporation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tax technical issues to senior leadership