Senior Tax Manager, International
Upwork ($UPWK) is the world's work marketplace. We serve everyone from one-person startups to over 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and talent to work together in new ways that unlock their potential.
Last year, more than $3.3 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals who are gaining more control by finding work they are passionate about and innovating their careers.
Upwork's Tax as part of Finance & Accounting is leading the effort to ensure Upwork is in full compliance with various tax rules and regulations around the world. We are also able to influence how our platform users are able to experience the work marketplace. This position will report to the Tax Senior Director, and will manage the day-to-day tax operations at Upwork.
If you want to be part of a company that is revolutionizing the future of work, a team that is living out the values of Upwork to march towards our mission, and a role that will challenge you every single day to grow as a tax professional, this is for you!
Your Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of oversea indirect tax compliance matters including Canadian/Australian GST and HST, DST, and VAT
- Oversee outside providers to ensure timely, complete and accurate filing of international tax returns, extensions and payments
- Manage monthly tax accounting processes for international entities and working closely with Accounting team members and external service providers
- Manage tax controversy process for state and local tax audits and notices
- Provide support in preparation of the monthly indirect tax accounting reconciliations and analysis related to state and sales & use taxes
- Identify, design and implement process improvements for efficient and effective international tax compliance and accounting including local GAAP book.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses, and assist, lead and/or manage with special international tax projects such as IP and tax structure
- Perform research on a variety of international tax issues, including new transaction taxes and project-specific projects.
- Ensure new products and markets launch with indirect tax compliance requirements and processes implemented, minimizing risk and exposure to penalties
- Assist Tax Senior Director to manage and execute transfer pricing controls of international entities
What it takes to catch our eye:
- Experience working as a tax manager in a dynamic, fast growing public company, marketplace experience is a plus
- Consistent track record of identifying issues and coming up with creative solutions
- Ability to prioritize and deliver on your commitments timely and accurately
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to work with the cross functional team
- Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects / responsibilities
The annual base salary for this position in California and Washington ranges from $116,000 - $188,000. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salary for this position in California and Washington, and individual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for the annual bonus plan or sales incentive plan and eligibility to participate in our long term equity incentive program.
Come change how the world works.
At Upwork, you'll shape talent solutions for how the world works today. We are a remote-first organization working together to create exciting remote work opportunities for a global community of professionals. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Chicago, currently we also support hiring of corporate full-time employees in 19 states in the United States. Please speak with a member of our recruitment team to determine whether you are located in a state in which we are hiring corporate full-time employees.
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