Sr, Global Employment Tax

About the role

Multinational platform Pinterest aims to inspire users to create lives they love through creative ideas and plans for memorable moments. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with employment taxes and benefits across various countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead global employment tax operations, ensuring accurate and timely compliance for payroll, benefits, and statutory filings across all countries.
• Partner with federal, state, local, and international tax authorities to resolve employment tax audits and inquiries.
• Review new employee programs, compensation structures, and fringe benefits to ensure tax compliance and efficiency.
• Manage employment tax compliance for foreign workers and special tax regimes, including inbound and expatriate arrangements.
• Support global year-end employment tax reporting, including forms like W-2s and P11Ds.
• Monitor changes in employment tax laws and reporting requirements globally, translating them into payroll processes, controls, and system updates.
• Use data, automation, and AI to accelerate issue spotting, summarize tax changes, improve audit readiness, and reduce manual effort.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in global employment tax and payroll compliance across multiple countries.
• Experience in US and international employment tax rules, including fringe benefits, equity compensation, and social security obligations.
• Experience in leading employment tax audits, responding to tax notices, and working directly with authorities such as the IRS, HMRC, ATO, etc.
• Experience in leading complex compliance cycles, including global year-end reporting and statutory employment tax filings.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with Payroll, Finance, HR, Legal, Tax, and external advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI to improve analysis, documentation, and compliance workflows, with a clear approach to validating accuracy and protecting sensitive data.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and ownership, with a consistent approach to identifying risk, resolving issues, and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with payroll and tax software.

Benefits

At Pinterest, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth. This includes:

• Competitive compensation and equity options.
• Flexible work arrangements to accommodate your needs.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Pay

$98,561—$202,918 USD

Schedule

This role requires occasional travel and is expected to be in-person 1-2 times every 6 months.

Relocation Statement

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

In-Office Requirement Statement

The role will be in-person 1-2 times every 6 months and can be situated anywhere in the country.