Indirect Tax (VAT/GST) Advisory Consultant

Stripe

New York; San Francisco; SEA, US

On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to mid-level tax professionals with in-house multinational experience who specialize in VAT/GST for digital services.

Best fit for

Tax professionals with 4-6 years of indirect tax expertise in digital services.
— “4-6 years of relevant indirect tax knowledge, laws and regulations.”
Candidates comfortable with shifting tax liability complexities in marketplace rules.
— “managing the complexity of shifting tax liability via marketplace and agency rules.”
Individuals who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with autonomous work.
— “Ability to work in a fast paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment”

Things to consider

Role requires handling tax audits and compliance matters internationally.
— “Supporting management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters internationally.”
Must collaborate with engineering teams on tax solution designs.
— “Work with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define requirements”

How to stand out

Highlight specific instances where you navigated VAT/GST for digital service providers.
— “Proven experience navigating the complexities of VAT/GST for a digital service provider”
Demonstrate project management skills in tax-related initiatives.
— “Project management experience, detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects”
Showcase ability to train others on indirect tax changes.
— “Promote indirect tax awareness and knowledge including training”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

tax compliance
tax audit management
tax solution design

Typical background

4-6 years of relevant indirect tax experienceprofessional qualification in tax or law

Skills & requirements

Required

Indirect Tax KnowledgeVat/gstTax ComplianceTax LegislationData Analytics

Preferred

Technology ExperiencePaymentsFinancial ServicesHigh-growth Environment

Stack & domain

Indirect TaxesVat/gstMarketplace RulesErp SystemsData AnalyticsCommunicationProject ManagementDetail-orientedLearningTax ComplianceDigital Services

About the role

Original posting from Stripe

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
What you’ll do
Stripe’s mission is to increase the GDP of the internet. We build the most powerful and flexible tools for running an internet business. 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. This role focuses on Stripe Managed Payments (SMP), our Merchant of Record (MoR) product, which simplifies global selling by handling tax, fraud, and compliance on behalf of our users. We are looking for a seasoned tax professional to navigate the complexities of shifting tax liability and help lead this effort. The position will be based in the US and report to the Indirect Tax advisory lead.
Responsibilities
Be an indirect tax subject matter expert (global VAT/GST) for our Merchant of Record product, specifically managing the complexity of shifting tax liability via marketplace and agency rules.
Support Stripe’s expansion into new international markets, ensuring SMP remains compliant with varying global tax regulations.
Participate in policy matters affecting indirect taxes internationally.
Collaborate with the international indirect tax compliance team, and the international accounting teams on VAT/GST compliance, assisting with the ongoing enhancement of the indirect tax compliance processes.
Supporting management of indirect tax audits and other indirect tax matters involving tax authorities internationally.
Work with other tax team members and product and engineering teams to help define requirements and collaborate on the design and build of tax solutions for the MoR product.
Promote 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 regulations. 
Bachelor’s degree and professional qualification in tax or law
Previous in-house experience within a multinational business and either legal or accountancy firm experience
Experience with indirect taxes as it relates to the distribution of digital services
Proven experience navigating the complexities of VAT/GST for a digital service provider acting as a Marketplace/Merchant of Record.
Accounting experience and proficiency with ERP systems and related data analytics skills
Ability to clearly and concisely interface with all levels of management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Project management experience, detail-oriented individual who takes ownership of projects
Ability to extract, analyze, and review data and make appropriate recommendations
Ability to work in a fast paced, informal, and often ambiguous environment
Willingness to learn and ability to quickly acquire knowledge
Excellent written and oral communication skills 
Ability to work autonomously or within a team
Preferred qualifications
An advanced degree.
Experience working in technology, payments, or financial services.
Experience working in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment.
A willingness to work with a diverse crew of tax nerds who care deeply about Stripe’s tax issues and each other.

Source: Stripe careers