Lead indirect tax compliance efforts across U.S. and global jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate filings, remittances, and reconciliations.
Oversee monthly and quarterly reconciliations for indirect tax accounts.
Maintain and monitor ASC 450 positions and reserves, ensuring proper documentation and alignment with accounting guidance.
Partner with Finance Systems and Engineering to enhance automation and scalability of our tax technology.
Support internal and external stakeholders with exemption certificate validation and other indirect tax queries.
Track evolving tax legislation and assess potential impacts on Upwork’s operations, ensuring the organization stays compliant.
Lead, coach, and develop team members to deliver high-quality, scalable tax support.
Collaborate with other tax leaders to support the tax function when needed.

CPA or LLM in tax
5+ years of experience managing U.S. and international indirect tax compliance within a global organization, Big 4 experience preferred
Strong working knowledge of accounting (ASC 450), and tax technology platforms
Expertise managing large data sets with Alteryx and advanced spreadsheet skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex tax matters into clear, actionable insights for non-tax stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop team members, manage vendors, and other contributors, with a focus on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Tax Manager, Indirect Tax

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