Income Tax Reporting & Compliance Manager at Notion

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in income tax reporting and compliance
  • Deep technical expertise in ASC 740, FIN 48, and public-company-level tax disclosures

Responsibilities

  • Lead Global Tax Provision (ASC 740): Own quarterly and annual global income tax provisions under ASC 740 / FIN 48, including deferred taxes, valuation allowances, and uncertain tax positions
  • Prepare and review effective tax rate (ETR) analysis, provision-to-return true-ups, and related financial statement disclosures
  • Review and guide junior staff on ASC 740 workpapers, difference rollforwards, RTP workbook preparation, and disclosure drafts
  • Ensure accurate classification of variances and manage the full provision ↔ compliance interface, including true-up journal entries and coordination with return preparers for federal, state, and foreign filings
  • Maintain and refine best-practice documentation standards and scalable provision processes
  • Oversee US & International Tax Compliance: Manage end-to-end US federal and state income tax compliance, coordinating closely with external preparers
  • Oversee international compliance — set calendars, align data inputs, and coordinate with external preparers so foreign provisions and returns are timely and accurate
  • Ensure consistent integration of foreign results with US GILTI, FDII, FTC, and APB 23 analyses
  • Develop a global compliance calendar that syncs reporting and filing milestones across jurisdictions
  • Review local tax packages and reconciliations with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and control readiness
  • Strengthen Controls, Processes, and Documentation: Assist with the design, documentation, and execution of SOX and internal controls over tax reporting and compliance
  • Manage and maintain the quarterly tax binder, reviewer checklists, and control evidence for audits and internal testing
  • Oversee JE posting evidence, access reviews, and sign-off documentation to ensure completeness and auditability
  • Assist with monitoring control performance and remediate issues
  • Identify and lead automation opportunities within tax processes, leveraging software and data tools to reduce manual touchpoints
  • Partner Across Functions: Partner with Accounting & FP&A teams on tax payments and balance-sheet accuracy
  • Liaise with Finance Systems and Engineering to streamline data flows between ERP and provision/compliance tools
  • Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering growth and technical development within the team

Skills

ASC 740
FIN 48
Deferred Taxes
Valuation Allowances
Uncertain Tax Positions
ETR Analysis
Provision-to-Return True-ups
Tax Workpapers
Transfer Pricing
Financial Disclosures
Income Tax Provision
Tax Compliance

Notion

Versatile productivity and collaboration platform

About Notion

Notion is a workspace platform designed to enhance productivity and collaboration for a wide range of users, from startups to large enterprises. It combines various tools into a single platform, allowing teams to write, plan, and share their work efficiently. Users can start with a free version and upgrade to paid plans as their needs grow. Key features include customizable notes and documents, project management tools, and a drag-and-drop interface for easy page creation. Notion also includes an AI-powered Q&A feature that provides instant answers to user queries, helping to centralize knowledge. The platform supports multiple languages and has a strong global community that contributes content and organizes events.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$325.9MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance
PTO
Mental health & wellbeing package
Parental leave
Fertility coverage
Retirement matching
Commuter benefits
Monthly stipend

Risks

Increased competition from AI-enhanced tools like Evernote.
Potential trust issues with AI features due to factual inaccuracies.
User resistance to adopting new productivity tools.

Differentiation

Notion combines note-taking, task management, and databases into a single platform.
The platform offers customizable workspaces for personal and collaborative use.
Notion AI assists with tasks like text generation and predictive analytics.

Upsides

Integration with Slack and Google Drive enhances workflow automation.
Acquisition of Skiff strengthens Notion's privacy offerings.
Standalone apps like Notion Calendar expand Notion's modular productivity solutions.

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