Global Tax Manager
DevRevSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, including in-house operational roles within tech or e-commerce environments
- Extensive experience in SaaS, PaaS, B2C indirect tax
- Proven expertise in international indirect tax regulations (VAT, GST, DST, excise taxes) in the EU; APAC and LATAM experience is a plus
- Experience with tax technology platforms (e.g. Vertex, OneSource, etc.) and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
- Deep global audit experience with a fine sense of the types of arguments, legal strategies and inquiry and critical factual developments that can lead to optimal outcome
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing teams
- Familiarity utilizing GPTs and other AI tools to drive efficiency gains
- A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree in Taxation, Accounting, or a related field is a plus
- CPA certification or equivalent
- Law Degree is a bonus or an alternative to a CPA certification
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement indirect tax strategies to optimize tax efficiency and minimize risk across all lines of business, including new products and services, M&A, and new legal entity structures
- Oversee the accuracy and timely filing of all international indirect tax returns (VAT, GST, DST, excise taxes, property taxes, etc.) across multiple jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and collaborate with internal teams to embed tax compliance into business systems and processes
- Manage tax audits and represent the company during examinations
- Drive the adoption and optimization of tax technology solutions, including tax engines, ERP systems, data tools (e.g. Alteryx, Power BI), and automation technologies (RPA)
- Lead initiatives to improve data quality, enhance tax processes, and drive efficiencies for tax compliance and reporting
- Build strong relationships and effectively communicate with internal partners—Financial Reporting, Accounting, Legal, Product, among others—external tax consultants, and auditors
- Stay abreast of changes in global tax laws and regulations, anticipating impacts and adapting strategies proactively
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for this Senior Manager role?
The salary is $240K.
Is this role remote or based in an office?
This role is based in San Francisco, CA, with a hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office per week. OpenAI offers relocation assistance to new employees.
What skills and experience are required for this position?
Candidates need 10+ years of progressive indirect tax experience in tech or e-commerce, extensive expertise in international indirect taxes like VAT/GST/DST in the EU, experience with tax technology platforms and ERP systems, and strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
What is the team like at OpenAI Finance?
The Tax team ensures compliance with tax laws while optimizing the company's tax position, working closely with various departments to provide tax insights and strategies that support growth and financial objectives.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Tax Manager role?
A strong candidate has 10+ years of indirect tax experience in tech/e-commerce, proven expertise in EU VAT/GST/DST, experience with tax tech and ERP systems, deep audit experience, and excellent analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
OpenAI
Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies
About OpenAI
OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$18,433.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
Mental healthcare service
Fertility treatment coverage
401(k) with generous matching
20-week paid parental leave
Life insurance (complimentary)
AD&D insurance (complimentary)
Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)
Optional buy-up life insurance
Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)
Annual learning & development stipend
Regular team happy hours and outings
Daily catered lunch and dinner
Travel to domestic conferences
Risks
Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.
Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.
Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.
Differentiation
OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.
OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.
OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.
Upsides
OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.
Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.
OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.
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