Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) Advisory Consultant

Stripe, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Wellness stipends

Job summary

Stripe is seeking a tax professional to lead indirect tax advisory for international entities. You will determine taxability of new products, manage audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The role reports to the International Indirect Tax Advisory Lead and is based in the US.

The minimum requirements include 4–6 years in indirect tax, a bachelor’s degree, and professional tax/law qualification. In-house multinational experience and ERP/data analytics skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 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 interface with all levels of management clearly and concisely.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project management experience and detail orientation.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, informal environment.
• Willingness to learn and quickly acquire knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Be an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for Stripe's business and finance teams.
• Support Stripe's international expansion.
• Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally.
• Collaborate with compliance leads and accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance.
• Support management of indirect tax audits and matters with tax authorities internationally.
• Work with product and engineering teams to define requirements and tax solutions for users.
• Promote indirect tax awareness and provide training and liaison on changes to indirect tax legislation, systems, policies, and processes.

Skills

Indirect tax knowledge

Cross-functional communication

ERP systems

Data analytics

Project management

Analytical thinking

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional qualification in tax or law

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Who we are

About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe 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 Stripe 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 Stripe, managing aspects of our indirect tax planning and operations
• Support Stripe'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 Stripe's tax issues and each other

In-office expectations

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico, Bengaluru, India, and Dublin, Ireland work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

Pay and benefits

The annual US base salary range for this role is $110,600 - $165,800. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

We look forward to hearing from you.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.

Please find our California applicant personal information notice here.

Company

Stripe

Team

Tax

Office locations

New York, Seattle, South San Francisco HQ

Employment type

Full time