Director, Indirect Tax

The role

The Director, Indirect Tax is responsible for all indirect taxes across all aspects of the business. This role works with Product and Engineering teams to design and enhance how the product handles indirect taxes.

What you will do

• Lead the preparation of indirect tax returns, supporting calculations, work-papers, and payments.
• Explain tax obligations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as a first point of contact for organization and Creator/Patron tax queries.
• Keep abreast of legislative updates and initiate platform changes for compliance.
• Manage tax controversies and coordinate with local tax advisors.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and reporting schedules.
• Work with management and external auditors to ensure compliance with accounting guidance, FAS 5 reserves and SOX.
• Research and analysis identifying indirect tax opportunities and exposures.
• Scope, design, and enhance the way product handles indirect taxes.

Required qualifications

• 10–12+ years experience in indirect tax.
• Intimate knowledge of VAT/GST and similar transaction taxes.
• Prior experience with electronically supplied service providers and marketplace providers.
• Strong experience and knowledge in U.S. GAAP, FAS 5, and internal controls.
• Experience with informational reporting (Forms 1099, 5471, etc.).
• Direct prior experience with interpretation and application of developing law.
• Proven success in tax controversy management and settlement.
• Previous experience performing tax research and providing technical advice on U.S. state and international tax issues.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
• Team leader, able to shepherd projects from beginning to end.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to effectively organize and manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice to have

• outsourced sales tax providers a plus

Benefits

• salary
• equity plans
• healthcare
• flexible time off
• company holidays and recharge days
• commuter benefits
• lifestyle stipends
• learning and development stipends
• patronage
• parental leave
• 401k plan with matching

About the company

Patreon is a media and community platform where over 300,000 creators give their biggest fans access to exclusive work and experiences. The company's goal is to fund the creative class.