Tax Technology & Innovation Manager

Turo Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Employer-paid health insurance

Retirement match

Learning & Development stipend

Travel credit

Job summary

Turo is seeking a seasoned Tax Technology professional to own the technical infrastructure of indirect tax systems and collaborate with Engineering, Product, and Finance to scale tax operations. You will lead implementations, drive AI/automation initiatives, and ensure data integrity across ERP and tax engines.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, SOX considerations, and ongoing optimization of tax technology to support international expansion and a scalable finance organization.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in tax technology, tax operations, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with tax determination platforms (OneSource Determination preferred).
• Working knowledge of indirect tax concepts (sales/use tax, VAT/GST, marketplace rules).
• Understanding of tax data flows and ERP integrations with tax platforms.
• Experience with peer-to-peer marketplaces or platforms with complex tax compliance.
• Familiarity with corporate tax concepts including compliance and reporting.
• Basic understanding of SOX internal controls as they apply to systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IS, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax technology implementations and ongoing maintenance across tax tools.
• Own end-to-end readiness, partnering with Eng, Product, and Finance.
• Identify opportunities to apply AI/automation to tax processes.
• Support global tax transformation roadmap and scalability for expansion.
• Coordinate migration of systems (e.g., OneSource to AWS) with Eng.
• Translate tax requirements into technical language for Tech teams.
• Collaborate with Finance Transformation to scale automation across finance.

Skills

Tax technology

ERP integrations

SOX controls

Indirect tax

Tax research

Cross-functional

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

OneSource Determination

Avalara

TaxJar

Vertex

Job description

About the team

Turo's Finance Transformation team is a small, high-impact group sitting at the center of how Turo's finance organization evolves. We own the systems, processes, and data infrastructure that power Tax, Accounting, FP&A, and beyond — and we're building the automation and AI capabilities that will define how finance operates at scale. We think like operators and builders — moving fast, partnering closely with Engineering and Product, and solving problems that don't always have a playbook. This role will be mainly dedicated to tax technology operations and system integrations, reporting to the Senior Manager of Finance Transformation. You'll own the technical infrastructure and day-to-day reliability of Turo's indirect tax systems, working with finance, engineering, and product teams to ensure accuracy and scalability as the business grows.

What you will do

Tax Technology Implementation & Support Support end-to-end deployment of tax technology tools, partnering with Engineering, Product, and Finance stakeholders to execute implementations and manage ongoing maintenance This role will be mainly dedicated to tax technology operations and system integrations, reporting to the Senior Manager of Finance Transformation. You'll own the technical infrastructure and day-to-day reliability of Turo's indirect tax systems, working with finance, engineering, and product teams to ensure accuracy and scalability as the business grows. Participate in the evaluation and selection of tax technology solutions across indirect tax, compliance, and reporting functions Support Turo's digital tax transformation roadmap, helping ensure tax systems scale with business growth and international expansion Lead the migration of OneSource to Turo's AWS platform in partnership with engineering AI, Automation & Process Improvement Identify and help implement opportunities to apply AI and automation to tax and finance processes — including tax research, data classification, audit response preparation, and anomaly detection Explore emerging AI-powered tools and bring forward practical recommendations for how Turo can leverage them to improve accuracy, reduce manual effort, and increase speed Partner with Finance Transformation colleagues to support automation initiatives across the broader finance organization, extending impact beyond tax into adjacent functions Maintain a mindset of continuous improvement — proactively flagging inefficiencies and proposing technology-driven solutions.

Systems, Data & Controls

Maintain accurate and reliable tax data flows between Turo's ERP, tax engines, and internal systems Support system internal controls documentation to meet SOX compliance requirements across tax technology tools Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with tax tools, ERP interfaces, and data pipelines; elevate and coordinate resolutions with Engineering as needed Manage data extraction processes for state and local tax audits; reconcile tax reporting to ERP systems as required Develop strong working knowledge of Turo's tax data architecture, integrations, and data pipelines Cross-Functional Collaboration Serve as a connector between Tax and Engineering/Product — helping translate tax requirements into technical language and vice versa Collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, and Finance Transformation colleagues to identify shared technology and automation opportunities Develop a solid understanding of Turo's marketplace business model, including the tax implications of peer-to-peer transactions, marketplace facilitator obligations, and international indirect tax complexity.

Your profile

• 8-10+ years of experience in tax technology, tax operations, or a related field — ideally with exposure to system implementations or ERP/tax system integrations.
• Hands‑on experience with tax determination platforms (OneSource Determination is ideal, but experience with Avalara, Taxjar, Vertex, or similar tax engines will be considered).
• Working knowledge of indirect tax concepts (sales and use tax, VAT/GST, marketplace facilitator rules) and how they translate into system and data requirements.
• Understanding of tax data flows and integrations between ERP systems and tax platforms.
• Experience with peer-to-peer marketplaces or platforms where tax compliance is operationally complex.
• Familiarity with corporate tax concepts including compliance, reporting, and tax audit data requirements.
• Basic understanding of SOX internal controls frameworks as they apply to systems and technology.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Salary and equity

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $128,000- $160,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market‑based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Hybrid schedule

Turo highly values having employees working in‑office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in‑office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in‑office perks Turo offers.

Turo AI Policy

Turo may use AI‑enabled tools to support our recruiting operations, including gathering information from candidates, drafting communications, helping with interview note‑taking and assessment, and so on. These tools only supplement our team; all decisions to advance or hire candidates are made by Turo employees. While we welcome candidates to use AI‑enabled tools to help prepare for their interviews, the use of such tools, including any AI chatbots or note‑takers, is not permitted during live interviews or technical assessments. We want to see how you consider and solve problems in real‑time, so interviews and assessments are all you (unless we indicate otherwise and ask you specifically to use an AI‑enabled tool to answer a question). If during the application process you require the use of an AI‑enabled tool as a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full‑time employees.
• Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific).
• Retirement employer match.
• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development.
• Turo host matching program.
• Turo travel credit.
• Cell phone and internet stipend.
• Paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave.
• For those who are in the office full‑time or hybrid we have in‑office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities.

About Turo

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts. Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes. Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad. Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable. We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities.

Welcome to Turo Careers!

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.