Indirect Tax Advisory Consultant

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 operationsSupport Stripe's expansion internationallyParticipate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationallyCollaborate 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 processesSupport management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities internationallyWork with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define requirements and collaborate on the design of tax solutions for our usersPromote 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 regulationsBachelor's degree and professional qualification in tax or lawPrevious in-house experience within a multinational business and either legal or accounting firm experienceExperience with indirect taxes as they relate to the distribution of digital services and physical productsAccounting experience and proficiency with ERP systems and related data analytics skillsAbility to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of managementExcellent written and oral communication skillsProject management experience, detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projectsAbility to extract, analyze, and review data and make appropriate recommendationsAbility to work in a fast-paced, informal, and often ambiguous environmentWillingness to learn and ability to quickly acquire knowledgeAbility to work autonomously or within a team Preferred Qualifications An advanced degreeExperience working in technology, payments, or financial servicesExperience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environmentA 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. 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